Chanthaboon Waterfront Community
Chanthaburi
Hugging the banks of Mae Nam Chanthaburi, this charismatic area is filled with restored houses and elderly residents who sit around reminiscing about old…
Must-see attractions in Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Pattaya
Made entirely of intricately carved wood (without any metal nails) and commanding a celestial view of the ocean, the Sanctuary of Truth is best described…
Pattaya
A popular stop for tour groups, this museum contains more than 300 impressive pieces of Chinese artwork, mainly bronze and brass statues depicting…
Ko Chang
At this former fishing community built in the traditional fashion of interconnected piers, the villagers have swapped their nets for renting out portions…
Ko Chang
To discover what Ko Chang was like before tourists came, visit Ban Salak Phet, in the far southeastern corner. This sleepy community is full of stilt…
Ko Samet
Ao Thian is a delightfully pretty beach punctuated by big boulders that shelter small sandy spots, creating a castaway ambience. It remains one of Samet’s…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
This opulent four-storey Chinese temple is fronted by an enormous heaven-earth pole and filled with intricate paintings and magnificent sculptures…
Ko Chang
At the eastern end of Ao Bang Bao, Khlong Kloi is a pretty sandy beach that is away from the package tour scene and, though popular, still has a hidden…
Ko Samet
Ao Wai is a lovely beach far removed from everything else (though in reality it is only 1.5km from Ao Thian).
Pattaya
Day trippers head for this small island, 7km offshore from central Pattaya. On weekends, its five beaches entertain thousands of visitors and the…
Ko Chang
The last thing you'll be here is lonely, as this is Ko Chang's backpacker enclave and the liveliest place to be after dark – until at least 5am. Here,…
Pattaya
This hill has a modest Buddhist temple as well as a much-revered memorial to the admiral who founded the modern Thai navy. There are marvellous views over…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
This former royal palace was used by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn; r 1868–1910) over the summer months, but was abandoned when the French briefly occupied…
Chanthaburi
Every weekend, the normally quiet streets near Th Si Chan (or 'Gem Road') burst into life as gem traders arrive to bustle and bargain. It's incongruously…
Chanthaburi
Lying 28km northeast of Chanthaburi, off Rte 3249, Khao Khitchakut National Park is one of Thailand’s smallest national parks (59 sq km). It’s bordered by…
Chanthaburi
The popularity of this national park is evidenced by the food stalls lining the road to the entrance. A pleasant short nature trail loops around…
Ko Chang
The dense tangle of mangroves here is protected by a group of fisherfolk who recognises its ecological importance. Mangroves are the ocean’s nurseries,…
Mu Ko Chang National Marine Park
Ko Chang
This land and marine national park covers the entire archipelago and protects much of the central part of the island. Conservation efforts are a bit…
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Chanthaburi
Thailand’s largest cathedral, on the east bank of Mae Nam Chanthaburi, started life as a modest chapel in 1711. Since then there have been four…
Khao Laem Ya/Mu Ko Samet National Park
Ko Samet
Along with Ko Samet, Ko Man Klang, Ko Kudee, Ko Man Nok and Ko Man Nai to the west are part of this national park. The official status hasn’t kept away…
Ko Chang
Khlong Prao’s beach is a pretty sweep of sand pinned between hulking mountainous headlands and bisected by two estuaries. At low tide, beachcombers stroll…
Ko Samet
In the island’s northeastern corner near the ferry pier, and an extension of Na Dan, Hat Sai Kaew – the 'town beach' – is the island’s widest, busiest and…
Ko Chang
A companion beach to Khlong Prao, Hat Kaibae is a good spot for families and 30-something couples. A slim strip of sand unfurls around an island-dotted…
Ko Kut
Two waterfalls on the island make good destinations for a short hike. The larger and more popular Nam Tok Khlong Chao is wide and pretty with a massive…
Ko Samet
Ao Wong Deuan ('Crescent Moon Bay') is Samet's second-busiest beach after Hat Sai Kaew, with a range of resorts and more modest guesthouses. It's a wide,…
Ko Chang
The island's biggest and most impressive waterfall, this is a three-tiered cascade with a pool where you can swim (with fish). It's easily accessible from…
White Sand Beach (Hat Sai Khao)
Ko Chang
The longest, most luxurious stretch of sand on the island, Hat Sai Khao is universally known as White Sand Beach, a developed strip packed with package…
Trat
In a beautiful restored timber building on the site of the former city hall, Trat's museum features six rooms of interpretive panels (in English and Thai)…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
The most imposing sight on the island, this ornate dragon-infested temple dates back to the days when Chinese traders anchored in the sheltered waters…
Ko Chang
This small waterfall, 2km from Ban Salak Phet, is a 15-minute walk from the road and rewards you with a small, deep plunge pool. It is usually less…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Set on a pier in Ang Sila, 6km north of Bang Saen beach, this intriguing fish market presents the local catch, with prawns, mud crabs and Asian sea bass…
Ko Samet
Cute, sandy Ao Phutsa (Ao Tub Tim), south of Ao Hin Khok and Ao Phai, strikes a good balance between being relatively accessible but generally not too…
Mangrove Forest Conservation Centre
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
This expanse of mangroves in Ang Sila is such a well-kept secret, many locals don’t even know it's here. A 2km-long wooden walkway runs a circuit around…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Hundreds of rhesus monkeys with greedy eyes and quick hands live on this small hill. Avoid feeding them, as this just makes them more aggressive.
Ko Chang
A series of three falls along the stream of Khlong Mayom can be reached via the park office near Nam Tha Than Mayom. The view from the top is superb and…
Pattaya
The giant golden Buddha figure of Wat Phra Yai sits atop this forested hill between Jomtien and South Pattaya. The serene Buddha dates back to when…
Ko Samet
On the west coast, Ao Prao is one of the island's prettiest beaches. It's secluded but backed by three high-end resorts, so it still gets quite busy and…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Attached to the mainland via an 800m road, this rocky island is the ferry point for Ko Si Chang, and is home to an ornate Thai-Chinese temple and a…
Pattaya
The area’s largest aquarium is particularly child-friendly, with touch pools and koi feeding sessions. The long viewing tunnel is the highlight. It's on…
Chanthaburi
Begun in the early 18th century, this sizeable complex features a high, ornate ordination hall with fresco decoration and another building with an…
