SOUTHERN THAILAND

     

THE BEACHES

Hat Yai | Koh Lanta | Koh Phi Phi | Koh Samui | Krabi | Phuket | Ranong

Southern Thailand is hugged by the Andaman sea on the west coast and the Gulf of Thailand on the east coast, creating countless beaches on both the mainland and the nearby scattering of islands. Crystal clear bays and coves, incredible dive spots, and white sand beaches makes this area a truly tropical paradise.

Railay Beach | Krabi Thailand

Krabi

Phuket | Phuket Thailand

Phuket

Koh Lanta Sunset | Krabi Thailand

Koh Lanta

THE LATEST ON SOUTHERN THAILAND

Views for Days at the Pimalai Resort & Spa in Koh Lanta

Views for Days at the Pimalai Resort & Spa in Koh Lanta

After our latest trip to southern Thailand, the five-star Pimalai Resort & Spa will come to mind whenever we hear the words 'luxurious island getaway.' This beachfront resort on Koh Lanta has Thai-styled villas snuggled into a hillside jungle, panoramic views of...

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Things to Do and Places to Go in Phuket

Things to Do and Places to Go in Phuket

There's no shortage of things to do and places to go in Phuket. And rightly so since this island is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand. This roundup includes a bit of everything: places for singles or families, from free things to do to splurge-worthy...

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Three Scenic Viewpoints in Phuket

Three Scenic Viewpoints in Phuket

Something that took us by surprise on our recent trip to Phuket was the island's scenic overlooks. Like any first-time visitor, we fully expected to explore some pretty beaches. But what we hadn't realized was that we could admire the beautiful coastline and sprawling...

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First Impressions of Phuket

First Impressions of Phuket

After several years of blogging about Thailand, it's about time we've explored the country's largest and most popular island. So in typical Tieland to Thailand fashion, let us share with you an overview of our first impressions of Phuket (pronounced "poo-get", not...

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JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa: A Luxury Stay Near Phuket

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa: A Luxury Stay Near Phuket

Normally we're the type of travelers who choose a destination based on a town's atmosphere or its one-of-a-kind activities. But we had our eyes on a luxury stay near Phuket thus had us whistling a different tune - the resort ended up being what our entire vacation was...

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A Beautiful Koh Lanta Snorkeling Experience

A Beautiful Koh Lanta Snorkeling Experience

We haven't gotten our open water PADI certificates to scuba dive, so we do the next best thing: snorkel. We've gone on several snorkeling adventures within the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, but our most recent one has turned out to be our favorite to date. In...

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