South Thailand
I remember when I stayed in Phuket 7 years ago. They have just got a million euro loan to fix the pipes under the roads and make sure the waste water does not go out in the sea. They drilled up every bloody road and made a new one trough out Patong beach and we…
A 2007 Phuket cholera warning is historical. Learn what cholera is, how to choose safer food and water, and when to seek urgent medical care.
Editorial update: 17 October 2026. This travel guide replaces a historical post with researched, practical visitor information. Prices, opening times, transport schedules and access rules can change. At a glance: Explore Surat Thani province beyond the islands: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, mainland food and riverfront stops, with realistic ferry and weather planning. Understanding Surat Thani…
Editorial update: 18 October 2026. This practical destination guide replaces outdated details in the original article. Check local arrangements before travelling. Songkhla is a southern Thai province with more than one personality. There is a historic port city, a famous Gulf-facing beach, a lake landscape and the busy commercial centre of Hat Yai. Travellers who…
Learn how to understand Phuket beach warning flags, recognise rip currents and choose safer swimming conditions on your holiday.
Editorial update: 17 October 2026. This guide replaces outdated information from a historical article. Official descriptions have been checked, but individual prices, site hours, park access and transport services may change. Satun is a southern Thai province where mainland caves, ancient geology and Andaman Sea islands create very different kinds of journeys. Some travellers go…
Editorially updated 18 October 2026. This travel guide replaces dated information from the original article with practical advice. Check current local arrangements before visiting. Ranong is a different kind of Andaman-coast destination. Instead of centring the whole experience on large beach resorts, it combines wooded hills, a rainy climate, hot springs, a trading-port history and…
Plan a Phuket trip around the right beach, Old Phuket Town, transport and changing sea conditions, without outdated prices or exaggerated claims.