Thailand's Islands and Beaches

Bays of peach-tinged sand, cotton hammocks swinging lazily between palm trunks, castle-like karsts emerging from the deep. These dreams of a tropical paradise become a reality along the coasts of southern Thailand. Brandon Presser, Lonely Planet Writer
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Inside This Book
3219 km of coastline
150 temples
27 weeks of in-depth research
165 bowls of noodles consumed
Inspirational photos
In-depth background
Pull-out city map
Choose-your-own Beach Adventure
Comprehensive planning tools
At-a-glance practical info