The Central Gulf Coast incorporates many popular beach destinations in Southern Thailand.

Cities

• 1 Chaiya - historic town with temples and handicrafts
• 2 Chumphon
• 3 Nakhon Si Thammarat
• 4 Surat Thani

Other destinations

• 1 Ang Thong National Marine Park - archipelago of 60 or so islands NW of Ko Samui
• 2 Khanom - spoiled fishing village with some little-visited beaches
• 3 Khao Sok National Park
• 4 Ko Nang Yuan - tiny island near Ko Tao
• 5 Ko Pha Ngan - party island, but also some quiet beaches
• 6 Ko Samui - largest island off the southern Gulf Coast
• 7 Ko Tao - small island neighbour of Ko Samui, one of the best places in Thailand for diving
• 8 Lang Suan - for nature lovers
• 9 Than Sadet-Ko Pha Ngan National Park

Do

• Adventure Cruises. Sail from island to island in the southern Gulf of Thailand.