East Thailand

Pattaya

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A bit more that one hours drive from Bangkok lies Thailand’s evergreen resort. Apart from the fine beaches and colourful nightlife, Pattaya offers excellent dining and shopping opportunities, not to mention the best water sports facilities in Thailand. There are some lovely beaches and quieter areas to enjoy too, especially in the Jomtien area where there are a number of new and stylish resorts. It truly has all the ingredients to make your stay a memorable one.

Rayong

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This uncommercialised resort together with the island of Samet has seen a dramatic increase in popularity in the last years. These beautiful beaches can be reached in two hours from Bangkok. Lying on the Gulf of Siam, all the hotels are in an area of unspoilt beaches and idyllic offshore islands with mountains and plains, forests and fruit plantations at its back.

Koh Chang

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This island is about 315 kilometers South-east of Bangkok. Ko Chang is incredibly mountainous and lush. With mostly of undisturbed rainforest, it is perhaps the best-preserved island in Southeast Asia. There are spectacular waterfalls, a rich evergreen forest, idyllic scenery, clear blue waters, crystalline sand and dazzling coral reefs, indeed an ideal place for beach and nature lovers. For snorkelling and scuba diving enthusiasts, Koh Chang National Marine Park, is famous for its incredible corals and aquatic life.