10 TOP Things to Do in South Thailand (2025 Activity Guide)

Phang Nga showing a coastal town, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour

Phuket - Phang Nga showing rugged coastline, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach

Koh Samui featuring forest scenes, boating and a sandy beach

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Phi Phi Islands Tour from Phuket

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Ko Phi Phi, May, Khai by Premium Speedboat with Lunch: Best Value

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Wildlife & nature

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Phuket: Monkey Cave, Water Rafting, Zipline with quad bike Option

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Phuket City Tour: Noted View Points, Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town

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Classes & workshops

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Phuket Day Spa and Massage at Tarntara Spa

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Patong Boxing Stadium: Muay Thai Match Tickets

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What to do in South Thailand

Popular places to visit

Kata Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Kata Beach, a popular beach in Kata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Karon Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Karon Beach, a popular beach in Karon. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ao Phra Nang Beach featuring mountains, general coastal views and boating

Ao Nang Beach

Nestled between tropical jungle and the shimmering Andaman Sea, this Thai beach ticks all the boxes for those looking for an idyllic sun-drenched getaway.

Chaweng Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Patong Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Patong Beach, a popular beach in Patong. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Kamala Beach

Head to Kamala Beach for a truly relaxing experience – just don’t tell everyone!

Lamai Beach

Relax on one of Koh Samui’s most beautiful beaches, enjoy a massage in one of the many resorts and explore the surrounding picturesque fishing villages and temples.

Bang Tao Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Bang Tao Beach, a popular beach in Choeng Thale. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its spas.

Bangla Night Street which includes signage as well as a small group of people

Bangla Road

Head to this street when the sun goes down to experience the buzzing atmosphere created by busy bars, nightclubs with music pumping and crowds of people looking to party.

Areas of South Thailand

Ao Phra Nang Beach showing a luxury hotel or resort and a garden

Ao Nang

If you're spending some time in Ao Nang, Ao Nang Beach and Ao Nang Landmark Night Market are top sights worth seeing.

Railay Beach

Travellers to Railay Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by West Railay Beach and East Railay Beach.

Old Phuket Town

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Stroll through the quaint town center and capture photos of the exceptional Sino-Portuguese design of the majestic shop houses and museums in this historic district.

Chaweng City Center

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Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Chaweng Beach and Central Festival Samui Shopping Center.

Nong Thale

Travellers to Nong Thale praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tubkaek Beach and Khlong Muang Beach.

Cape Panwa

While visiting Cape Panwa, you might make a stop by sights like Ao Yon Beach and Panwa Beach.

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