Ko Tao
Looking out over Ao Chalok Ban Kao, this viewpoint is on the road to Tao Thong Villa that runs west off the road between Mae Hat and Chalok Ban Kao.
Must-see attractions in Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
Ko Samui
Near the waterfalls of the same name, this temple houses two beautiful white Buddha statues surrounded by naga (snake god) heads – one overlooking the…
Ko Samui
This high-drop waterfall is just north of the ring road near Ban Hua Thanon and visitors love exploring the trail leading up to it. There are signs…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Upon arrival, these falls will seem a tad disappointing with all the visible plastic piping. To appreciate them better, clamber down the rocks to the…
Ko Samui
Saffron-robed monks shuffle around quietly in this peaceful wát, where a huge seated golden Buddha in front of the wheel of dharma is amongst the standout…
Ko Samui
This simple temple is worth an exploration as a diversion from Lamai beach life. There's a folklore museum containing a display of Buddhist artefacts and…
Songkhla Province
This small gallery is always good for a contemporary art exhibition and regularly presents works by local Thai artists, including work by students from…
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
A small stairwell leads up to two large, caverns filled with stalactites that are home to a host of bats. Bring a head torch as there are no lights inside…
Ko Tao
Mae Hat Bay does not have a great beach, but it's fun clambering over the rocks and boulders at the southern end looking for crabs in all the rock pools…
Ko Samui
Rather coarse and shelly, Bo Phut’s beach inclines quite steeply into cloudy water, but the views are scenic to Ko Pha-Ngan, an island that acts as a…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This white skeletal, metal-framed, active lighthouse, sits on a green promontory towards the southeast tip of the Hat Rin peninsula. It can only be…
