Krabi is a province and eponymous city in southern Thailand, located on the Andaman coast and is located near Phuket (165 km to Phuket Town). The region is especially famous for its numerous limestone cones that rise up in the countryside as mountains and out of the sea as small islands. For climbers from all over the world, this mountainous landscape and especially the Railay Bay is very popular. The area around Krabi covers a coastline of about 120 km and has 130 offshore islands. Most of these islands can be reached by longtail boats from Ao Nang Beach or Krabi Town Ferry Terminal. Among the best known of these islands are Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta. From the harbor in Krabi Town you can take long tail boats to Krabi Homestay and fish restaurants. Krabi's most popular attraction is the Khao Phanom Bencha National Park. This nature reserve is known for its "wild" waterfalls and breathtaking biodiversity of animals and plants. There is also the possibility to camp. Further north is the Than Bokkharani National Park, another nature reserve with natural waterfalls, mangrove forests and islets.

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Khao Lak is located in the district of Takua Pa in the province of Phang Nga in southern Tailand. The region is very idyllic and not crowded in the high season. The holiday region is located on the mountain of the same name (Khao Lak) and extends along the Andaman Sea and is approximately 90 km from Phuket.

Khao Lak makes that the heart of any nature lover beat faster, because there is still much peace in this wild-romantic environment. The area is a good starting point for trekking tours in the national parks and rafting tours at Takua Pa. The beaches are very quiet and only at the sections of hotel facilities there are some sunbeds and umbrellas and no loud speedboats or jet skis. Even in the small villages along the beaches, it is rather quiet in the evening, there are a handful of bars, some with live music. Everything takes place in a very pleasant atmosphere and is really suitable for families.

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The Khao Sok National Park is located in the province of Surat Thani in southern Thailand between Takua Pa (about 40 km east), Khao Lak (about 75 km northeast) and Surat Thani (about 110 km west). From here, the park is well signposted and can be reached by car / motorbike or via organized tours. Khao Sok is one of the most beautiful and famous national parks in Thailand. The park was opened in 1980 with about 650 km ² area. Over the years, its area has been expanded several times (currently around 740 km²). The boundaries of the park were postponed only a year after the opening by the construction of the Ratchaprapha dam and the associated flooding of a part of the park and adjacent land: By the damming of the Khlong Saeng River is in this area, the Cheow-Larn Lake originated , The dam serves to generate electricity from hydropower. This area is one of the absolute "must-sees" in the park due to its picturesque landscape. Spread over the Cheow Larn Lake are several limestone cones that protrude from the water. Boat trips can be made on the lake and a few floating rafthouses (bungalow and tent facilities) have settled down near the shores. The area of the reservoir is about 165 km² and is about twice as large as the Chiemsee in Bavaria.

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Pattaya is located in the eastern part of central Thailand in the province of Chon Buri. The city stretches along the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 130 km from the capital Bangkok. The coastline of the city is 15 km. Pattaya is a seaside resort of international renown, and is the only Thai city to enjoy special administrative status alongside the capital, Bangkok. Pattaya is particularly notorious for its extravagant nightlife with myriad bars. But also for shopping it is a true Eldorado: At the beach promenade there are many small shops with Allerlei (clothes, souvenirs and much more) and there are several large malls with everything, what the shopping heart desires.

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The province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, with the capital of the same name, is located in the southern part of the central region in the Gulf of Thailand. Along the coastline, there are numerous sandy beaches. Among the most famous are the area around Hua Hin, Bang Saphan and Ao Manao. While Hua Hin and Cha Am are very touristy, the rest of the region is more contemplative. The beaches are partly very natural, but a sub-area is also used as an airfield (Airbase, Wing 5) and military (Military Base Wing 53). On the beaches of Prachuap Khiri Khan, steep rocks rise up, some of them untouched by nature. In the city area and at temples one can see and partially feed on living langurs. Prachuap Khiri Khan is just off the A 4 highway (Phetchkasem Road), but there is just little traffic.

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Also in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan were the beaches of Hua Hin and Cha Am. Hua Hin is one of the most famous beaches in the region. Here is u.a. the Summer Palace of King Rama VII and the Summer Palace of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. That is why Hua Hin also bears the name "royal seaside resort". The region around the two beaches is touristy fully developed and very well visited. Both Hua Hin and Cha Am are seaside towns with bustling markets and plenty of shopping.

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We got to know and love Khanom while passing through. The place is located in the province of Nakhon Si Thammarat in the southern region of the Gulf of Thailand. The county borders on the province of Surat Thani in the west. From here you can get to Koh Samui or Koh Phangan by ferry. Most of the coastline is located in the approximately 315 km2 large national park Hat Khanom - Mu Ko Thale Tai. The beaches are untouched and lined with limestone and shale mountains. In the national park are waterfalls, caves and mangrove forests. The area is really indescribably beautiful! The landmark of Khanom, however, are the pink dolphins. With a little luck you can watch them at sunrise or sunset in the sea.

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Chumphon is generally considered the "Gateway to the South" of Thailand. For many travelers, the place is known only as a stopover to get to the more southern islands Koh Tao, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. But the area offers true dream beaches on over 200 km of coastline. Also near the coast there are some very good diving and snorkeling areas, as well as many smaller offshore islands. The western hinterland (direction Myanmar) is mountainous and is ideal for trekking tours. There are also some caves, several temples and also national parks to visit.

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Ranong is less than 570 km from Bangkok and is located on Thailand's west coast. The province is located on the Isthmus of Kra and is the narrowest point between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. The Isthmus of Kra connects the Thai mainland with the Malay Peninsula. Ranong is the least populated province in Thailand: over 80% of the total area is covered by mountainous rainforests. Several waterfalls fall from up to 1,000 m high mountain slopes down. The province is considered the rainiest region in Thailand (with an average of 200 rainy days and a rainfall of more than 4,000 mm per year).

Nevertheless, the region offers much to see: in addition to several national parks, there are hot springs, colorful markets and beautiful islands and beaches. The border with Myanmar is not far. The village of Kawthaung (Victoria Point) in Myanmar can be reached via the Pak Chan River.

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Trang: beautiful beaches, scenic beauty and small villages and villages. The province of Trang is located south of Krabi and has about 200 km of coastline along the Andaman Sea and 46 offshore islands to offer. Twelve of these islands are located in the Kantang district, 13 in the Palian district and 21 in the Sikao district. From the coast, mountain ranges (Banthat Mountains and Khao Luang) are heading towards the interior of the country. There are also various caves and waterfalls to visit. At the individual beach sections partly large boulders protrude into the sea. The beaches are varied and are partly in the Chao Mai National Park. Even off the water, the province has much to offer.

The main source of income of the inhabitants are fishing and rubber plantations.

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Satun is the southernmost province on Thailand's west coast. In the south, the border with Malaysia runs. The population is dominated by almost 70% Muslim majority. The remaining 30% are mostly Buddhists. Satun is located on the Andaman Sea and is about 970 km from Bangkok. The landscape is varied: Inland there are larger mountain ranges, which are interspersed with caves and rivers and lowland which is used for agriculture (agriculture, rubber & coconut plantations). The coast offers partly abandoned natural beaches and beautiful, offshore islands. Especially Koh Lipe and the Turatao National Park are popular diving areas. The national park includes about 50 islands. Along the coast and especially on Koh Lipe some Chao Leh (Sea Gypsies) have settled. They live mainly from fishing and boat trips.

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Khura Buri is the northernmost county in Phang-Nga Province and is located on the Andaman coast between Khao Lak and Ranong. There are deserted natural beaches and a Moken village. Upstream are the islands of Koh Phra Thong and Koh Ra as well as some distance in the sea Koh Surin. In the sea at Koh Phra Thong there is a sunken police ship to dive. Also, Koh Surin can be reached from here. The place Khura Buri is small: Here are some shops and 7/11 market, small restaurants and some cheap hotels. Likewise, one finds in the streets some tour operators who offer day trips to the islands. (Koh Surin can only be reached via organized tours, there are no public boats or even ferries!) Koh Phra Thong and Koh Ra can be reached by private longtail boats.) Near the pier to the Surin National Park is also an ATM machine !

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