South Thailand Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Thailand
Phang Nga showing a bay or harbour, a coastal town and rocky coastline
Phuket - Phang Nga which includes a beach, rocky coastline and a bay or harbour
Koh Samui which includes general coastal views, forests and landscape views
South Thailand

Where to stay in South Thailand

Ao Phra Nang Beach which includes a garden and a luxury hotel or resort

Ao Nang

If you're spending some time in Ao Nang, Ao Nang Beach and Ao Nang Landmark Night Market are top sights worth seeing.

Ao Nang
West Railay Beach showing swimming, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Railay Beach

Travellers to Railay Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by West Railay Beach and East Railay Beach.

Railay Beach
Old Phuket Town

Old Phuket Town

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Cafes, beaches and historical sites highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Phuket Town. Make a stop by Phuket Weekend Market or Talad Yai Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Phuket Town
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Chaweng City Center

4.5/5(51 area reviews)

Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Chaweng Beach and Central Festival Samui Shopping Center.

Chaweng City Center
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Nong Thale

Travellers to Nong Thale praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tubkaek Beach and Khlong Muang Beach.

Nong Thale
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Cape Panwa

While visiting Cape Panwa, you might make a stop by sights like Ao Yon Beach and Panwa Beach.

Cape Panwa
Mandarava Resort and Spa Karon Beach

Mandarava Resort and Spa Karon Beach

4.5 out of 5
14/2 Patak Road Soi 24, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket
The price is 2.046.691 ₫ per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
2.046.691 ₫
2.429.422 ₫ total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Karon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay at this resort. The rooms were really spacious and so comfortable to sleep in. The pools were never full so it was super easy to get a sun lounger and the free towels to use were so handy. The staff at the pool bars were so helpful especially at the Pomelo pool which was also ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Mandarava Resort and Spa Karon Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

5 out of 5
99 Muen-Ngoen Road, Tri-Trang Beach, Patong, Phuket
The price is 3.887.076 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
3.887.076 ₫
4.613.960 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Patong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We loved everything about this property, from the amenties to the food. It is a huge complex with three pools, and 5 restaurants to choose from. The staff are friendly and the facility is beautiful. The beach is nice, but the time we went it was rough so we did not swim in it. Instead, we got to ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Paradox Resort Phuket

Paradox Resort Phuket

5 out of 5
509 Patak Road, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket
The price is 2.236.851 ₫ per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
2.236.851 ₫
2.655.143 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Karon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds on resort with easy access to beach."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Paradox Resort Phuket
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HOMA Phuket Town

HOMA Phuket Town

4 out of 5
3/41 Moo 5, Soi Samkong 1, Ratsada, Phuket
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Ratsada. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Patong Beach and Bangla ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
"Very great place to stay and nice view"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025

HOMA Phuket Town
Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa

Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa

4 out of 5
19/6 Moo 4 Bophut Bangrak, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Bo Phut Beach and Fisherman's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very nice, clean, everything is there at the villa to make for a good stay"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa
Diamond Resort Phuket

Diamond Resort Phuket

4 out of 5
106 Soi Cherngtalay 14, Choeng Thale, Phuket
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Choeng Thale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (134 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Diamond Resort Phuket
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Popular places to visit

Kata Beach

Kata Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Kata Beach, a popular beach in Kata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Kata Beach
Karon Beach

Karon Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Karon Beach, a popular beach in Karon. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Karon Beach
Ao Phra Nang Beach showing boating, mountains and a sandy beach

Ao Nang Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Ao Nang Beach, a popular beach in Krabi.

Ao Nang Beach
Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Chaweng Beach
Patong Beach

Patong Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Patong Beach, a popular beach in Patong. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Patong Beach
Kamala Beach which includes tropical scenes, a luxury hotel or resort and a sandy beach

Kamala Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Kamala Beach, a popular beach in Kamala. Wander the seaside in this family-friendly area.

Kamala Beach

Cities near South Thailand

Hat Yai

Hat Yai

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Nakhon Si Thammarat

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Ko Phi Phi featuring tropical scenes, a bay or harbour and mountains

Ko Phi Phi