{"id":23035,"date":"2017-10-28T02:15:59","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T15:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=23035"},"modified":"2025-06-19T13:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T03:49:01","slug":"southern-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/southern-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"7 reasons why Southern Thailand is the perfect holiday destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>If you\u2019ve never been out east, Thailand is the perfect place for all your firsts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your first Tuk Tuk ride will be met with excitement, your first Buddhist temple experience with awe, and your first meal with countless recurring cravings of the sweet and spicy flavors. It\u2019s equally full of opportunities to step out of your comfort zone as it is with the comforts you\u2019re accustomed to, and has better weather and more beaches than the northern half of the country.<\/p>\n<p>See, the south of <strong><a href=\"\/thailand\" data-wpil=\"url\">Thailand <\/a><\/strong>is truly an experience fit for a king, and with the Thai Baht coming it at only 30 cents to each US dollar, you too can afford to live like one.<\/p>\n<p>Here are just seven reasons (out of the millions) to visit Southern Thailand.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The people are welcoming<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui-beach-seller.jpg\" alt=\"Southern Thailand locals beach\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui-beach-seller.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui-beach-seller-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui-beach-seller-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui-beach-seller-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong>One of the biggest intimidations of traveling abroad is often the language barrier, particularly when the alphabet isn\u2019t your own. I for one have spent my fair share of time lost in countries like Vietnam, <a href=\"\/china\">China<\/a>, and Germany all because I misunderstood a simple subway sign.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, I found Thailand\u2019s locals to be extremely friendly and approachable; most speak English well enough to help you out. Even if you find yourself struggling at first, give them a chance\u00a0\u2013 you might have fun communicating through body language and laughter, and they always appreciate an opportunity to practice their English.<\/p>\n<p>If all else fails, just make sure you know a few polite phrases like \u201csawasdee\u201d (hello) and \u201ckob kun ka\u201d (thank you). \u2018Losing face\u2019 is culturally inappropriate, so people tend to be patient and polite, and making an effort can go a long way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/thailand\"><strong>EXPLORE SOUTHERN THAILAND ON INTREPID&#8217;S 9-DAY SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The islands are endless<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_phuket_boat-ruea-hang-yao-bay.jpg\" alt=\"Phuket Southern Thailand\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_phuket_boat-ruea-hang-yao-bay.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_phuket_boat-ruea-hang-yao-bay-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_phuket_boat-ruea-hang-yao-bay-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_phuket_boat-ruea-hang-yao-bay-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Unlike the northern part of the country (which is bordered by Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia), the south is surrounded by water \u2014 and that means endless islands.<\/p>\n<p>The actual number is so high that they can\u2019t be counted, likely because many of the islands are an archipelago of several smaller ones. Whether you visit the Andaman (West) coast through <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/krabi-thailand-guide\/\">Krabi <\/a><\/strong>or the islands to the East through Surat Thani, Southern Thailand feels worlds away from cities like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Pai to the north.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s an epic party scene on Ko Phangan, a chance to immerse yourself in the jungle on Ko Lanta, authentic fishing villages on <strong>Ko Phitak<\/strong>, and unspoilt beaches likened to those of the Maldives on Ko Kut. Add in an additional few hundred options and you\u2019ll see how you\u2019re spoilt for choice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23038\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23038\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_andaman-sea_sailing-boat.jpg\" alt=\"Andaman islands southern Thailand\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_andaman-sea_sailing-boat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_andaman-sea_sailing-boat-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_andaman-sea_sailing-boat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_andaman-sea_sailing-boat-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sailing by the Andaman Islands<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/krabi-thailand-guide\/\"><strong>READ MORE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KRABI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The beaches are dreamy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s practically a given that all those beautiful islands come with long stretches of flour-soft sand. While some like Railay and Chaweng (Ko Samui) are more easily accessible, others like Freedom Beach on Phuket are only visited by those willing to take a longtail boat or traverse a steep path. That said, all who stumble upon these hidden pieces of paradise are rewarded with the whitest sand, clearest waters, and quietest shores in the country.<\/p>\n<p>As a first timer, try choosing a \u2018base\u2019 island like Ko Samui (East Coast) or Phuket (West Coast) that you can do plenty of daytime excursions from, as some of the most pristine beaches don\u2019t permit overnight stays.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23041\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23041\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui_islands_sailing.jpg\" alt=\"Southern Thailand Ko Samui\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui_islands_sailing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui_islands_sailing-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui_islands_sailing-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_koh-samui_islands_sailing-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ko Samui<\/p><\/div>\n<p>My personal favourite is the cheap 15-minute boat ride from Ao Nang to Tonsai beach \u2014 it\u2019s connected by a trail to the popular Railay beach, but is a much quieter and less crowded alternative. Also if you go to Tonsai, make sure you stop at Mama\u2019s Chicken for a chicken burger. It may not be Thai, but it\u2019s really, really good.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/best-beaches-thailand\/\"><strong>READ MORE:\u00a06 BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN THAILAND YOU SHOULD VISIT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The food is flavorful<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On that note, there\u2019s a good reason we took a moment to touch on the food at the beginning of this article. Whether you\u2019re a self-proclaimed foodie or not,<strong><a href=\"\/thailand\/thailand-real-food-adventure-159887\"> Thailand\u2019s cuisine<\/a><\/strong> will have you experimenting, indulging, and drooling for more. Street food stalls, markets, and small, open-air restaurants line the little villages of the islands, and cooking classes \u2014 though they cost considerably more \u2014 are just as abundant.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23063\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23063\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_cooking-lesson-group.jpg\" alt=\"Southern Thailand cooking class\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_cooking-lesson-group.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_cooking-lesson-group-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_cooking-lesson-group-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_chiang-mai_cooking-lesson-group-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23063\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An Intrepid group enjoying a cooking class in Thailand<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While all the curries, soups, and rice dishes well-known to the rest of the country are available, there\u2019s also some specific dishes you\u2019ll only find in the south. Spend some time sampling gaeng som pla (a fish-based soup with bamboo shoots and green papaya), khao yam (a fragrant rice salad with coconut, shrimp, and herbs), and nam prik goong siap (a paste made from shrimp, chilies, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar served with vegetables).<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also plenty of vegetarian options for those who don\u2019t eat meat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/best-food-thailand\/\"><strong>READ MORE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THAILAND&#8217;S FOOD SCENE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"\/cruising\" data-wpil=\"url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6-425x159.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6-585x219.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><strong>The activities are affordable<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With lush jungles, clear oceans, and countless limestone crags, Southern Thailand (arguably) beats the north with activities for the adventurous traveler. Considering the diversity of the islands, travelers often associate each island with a different, distinct activity, and they\u2019re all so affordable you can try more than one.<\/p>\n<p>Ko Phi Phi has impressive snorkeling, Railay has world-class rock climbing, and Ko Tao\u2019s diving scene is second only to Cairns, Australia.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also a great spot for cycling\u00a0\u2014 explore jungles, islands and national parks on <strong><a href=\"\/thailand\/cycle-southern-thailand-159899\">this 9-day trip<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23040\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23040\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Thailand_cycling_group_IMG_4169.jpg\" alt=\"Southern Thailand cycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Thailand_cycling_group_IMG_4169.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Thailand_cycling_group_IMG_4169-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Thailand_cycling_group_IMG_4169-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Thailand_cycling_group_IMG_4169-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An Intrepid group cycling in Thailand<\/p><\/div>\n<p>And if you\u2019re looking for something even more unique, sign up to float along the Klong Sung Nae river in Takua Pa \u2014 it\u2019s a hidden banyan tree forest often referred to as the Little Amazon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/ko-tao-thailand-island-guide\/\"><strong>READ MORE: A QUICK GUIDE TO BEAUTIFUL KO TAO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The national parks are pristine<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that Southern Thailand is so much more than just the islands it\u2019s famous for. While often overlooked, the national parks on the mainland have just as much to experience, full of diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s here that you\u2019ll find Khao Sok National Park (the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world) and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (the largest wetlands area in all of Thailand). To traverse a path a little less traveled, visitors can also take a trip to Khao Luang National Park and swim amongst the many pools of the 20-tier waterfalls.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID&#8217;S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>It\u2019s affordable and safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_bangkok_tuk-tuk.jpg\" alt=\"Tuk tuk Southern Thailand\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_bangkok_tuk-tuk.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_bangkok_tuk-tuk-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_bangkok_tuk-tuk-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_bangkok_tuk-tuk-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Typically when we travel, we want to go somewhere a decent distance from home, experience new sights and cultures, and be able to afford a few simple luxuries (it <em>is<\/em> a vacation, after all).<\/p>\n<p>While the south of Thailand is admittedly more expensive than the north thanks to its higher volume of tourists, you\u2019ll still find your dollar goes remarkably further than it does at home (try living off $50 a day, or less). And with its near 30 million international visitors each year, Thailand has an incredibly diverse community of backpackers that will keep you feeling safe and right at home.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a first-time trip, a solo jaunt, or an Intrepid experience, Southern Thailand has it all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to visit this stunning part of the world? <a href=\"\/thailand\" data-wpil=\"url\">Check out Intrepid&#8217;s small group adventures in Thailand.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>(Hero image c\/o Andreas Stuerzinger. Cooking class image c\/o Claire Gibson. All other images c\/o Intrepid Travel.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your first Tuk Tuk ride will be met with excitement, your first Buddhist temple experience with awe, and your first meal with countless recurring cravings of the sweet and spicy flavors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16005,"featured_media":23061,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[455],"tags":[180,952,245,35],"class_list":["post-23035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature","tag-asia","tag-beaches","tag-islands","tag-thailand","ipf_region-thailand"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Southern Thailand: 7 Reasons Why You Should Visit | Intrepid Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019ve never been out east, Southern Thailand is the perfect place for a vacation. 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