The east coast on the Gulf of Thailand always seems to be more relaxed, with long, wide bays and calm seas; the Andaman Sea coast tends to be more rugged and exhilarating, with its strange limestone rock formations and cliffs.
The occurrence of two seasonal monsoons means that the climate differs from the rest of Thailand. The southwest monsoon sweeps the west coast and the Andaman Sea from May to October, while the northeast monsoon moves across the Gulf of Thailand form November to February. The peninsula forms a barrier so that rain rarely falls on both coastlines simultaneously.
The coastline attracts most tourists, though Samui island in the Gulf of Thailand is growing in popularity as a laid-back holiday spot with first class diving opportunities nearby on Ko Tao and Pha-ngan islands.
Best time to visit: January through May
Beach Of Thailand: The Gulf Of Thailand
♦Phetchaburi: Cha-Am- Puek Tain Beach
♦Prachuapkhirikhan: Hua Hin
♦Chumphon: Ko Ngam
♦Suratthani: Ko Samui- Ko Pha-ngan – Ko Tao- Ko Nang Yuan- Mu Ko Ang Thong
♦Nakhon Si Thammarat: Hat Sichon- Ao Khanom [Khanom Bay]
♦Phatthalung: Ko Si and Ko Ha- Thale Noi Waterfowl Reserve
♦Songkhla: Hat Yai- Laem Samila
credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand
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