South Thailand

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Introduction

South Thailand is located on the Malay Peninsula, bounded by the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea on the east and west respectively. The narrow Kra Isthmus connects southern Thailand with the rest of the country.

South Thailand boasts some of Thailand's most popular attractions, especially the islands of Phuket, Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao and the Phi Phi Islands.

Geography

Provinces

There are 14 provinces in South Thailand:

• Chumphon (ชุมพร)
• Krabi (กระบี่)
• Nakhon Si Thammarat (นครศรีธรรมราช)
• Narathiwat (นราธิวาส)
• Pattani (ปัตตานี)
• Phang Nga (พังงา)
• Phatthalung (พัทลุง)
• Phuket (ภูเก็ต)
• Ranong (ระนอง)
• Satun (สตูล)
• Songkhla (สงขลา)
• Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี)
• Trang (ตรัง)
• Yala (ยะลา)

Cities

These are some of the main towns and cities in South Thailand:

• Patong Beach and Phuket City in Phuket Province.
• Ao Nang and Krabi in Krabi Province.

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

Getting There

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By Train

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By Boat

Getting Around

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Eat

Drink

Sleep