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THAILAND
  • CURRENCY Thailand Baht
  • LANGUAGE Thai
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 15 hrs 15 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 7

Southern Thailand plays host to some of the Kingdom's biggest tourism attractions

Tailor Made Holidays to Southern Thailand

At Inspiration Holidays, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Southern Thailand that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Southern Thailand holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Southern Thailand holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Southern Thailand. For more information on our Southern Thailand holidays, call an Inspiration Holidays tailor-made expert on and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Southern Thailand.

Destination Overview

As you move to the deep south of Thailand near Malaysia, you’ll find sarongs, yashmaks and towering mosques, and hear with increasing frequency a staccato dialect which is an old modification of Arabic script to reflect Malay pronunciation and that baffles many Thais. This region is mainly Muslim and many locals are more similar to ethnic Malays than Thais.

Stretching from just south of Bangkok down to the Malaysia border, Southern Thailand plays host to some of the Kingdom's biggest tourism attractions- mainly in the form of the spectacular coastline and islands. But this often results in people ignoring some of the most spectacular scenery in the country in the their rush to get to a tropical beach paradise.

This small town, which has only one stoplight, is a great place to get away from it all. Though the town is off the beaten path, it’s still easy to get to and most of the other tourists you’ll meet are Thais. Khanom is a wonderful addition to any tour through southern Thailand. Though the beaches may seem like every other beach in Thailand, there’s one very distinct difference. Along with very few other places in the world, in Khanom you can see pink dolphins. There are many tours that take you out to spot these elusive creatures, but it’s best to go early in the morning. The dolphins are tinged pink due to the capillaries that are close to the surface of their skin and help to regulate their body temperature. Depending on their mood and temperature, they may appear more or less pink. Khanom is also a great place to explore nature, visit the local caves, dive into waterfall fed pools or just enjoy the beach. Though there is very little nightlife in Khanom, you can still find a Full Moon Party. Unlike other beachside Full Moon parties, this is family friendly and celebrates with cocktails and seafood. The Wednesday morning market is also well known for its local produce, fish and other handmade goods. Getting there: Nok Air offers three daily flights plus minivan services from Bangkok to Khanom. You fly with Nok Air from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport and then are transferred on a minivan to Mukdahan taking approximately 2 hours 50 minutes. You can get to Khanom from the nearby cities of Surat Thani by mini bus. Minibuses generally depart from the "old" bus terminal in the centre of Surat Thani. Overnight buses to Khanom depart from Sai Tai Taling Chan Bus Terminal (Southern bus terminal) in Bangkok, and they pass Surat Thani's new bus terminal on the way. There are only a few buses a day, and they can get fully booked hours before departure, so buy tickets in advance.

Located in southern Thailand, there are a lot of superlatives to describe this national park: oldest, biggest and wettest. Estimated to be more than 160 million years old, this rainforest is older and more diverse than the Amazon rainforest. The rainforest features dramatic limestone formations that jut up through the jungle greenery and undisturbed trails perfect for biking or walking and experiencing close encounters with elephants. As the wettest place in Thailand, the dry season (from December to April) is the best time to visit Khao Sok National Park. It’s safe to visit during the wet season, it’s just important to take precautions. The winding dirt paths allow visitors to wander in solitude and encounter local wildlife, which spend more time out and about during the wet season. Sadly, that includes leeches, which come out in full force during the rains. Watch your ankles!Motor vehicles are not allowed very far into the park so bring comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to hire a guide to make sure that you know where you’re going and don’t get lost in the beautifully dense forest. The Khao Sok National Park is estimated to be home to 5 per cent of the world’s species. You’re also likely to spot wild fruits such as the jackfruit, mangosteen, durian, rambutan, jujube, pomelo and wild bananas. Getting there: Nok Air offers flight and transfer services from Bangkok flying to Surat Thani and transferring on a minivan to Khao Sok. The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours.

Southern Thailand

When to visit Southern Thailand

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Southern Thailand? Give the team of experts at Inspiration Holidays a call and we will help you plan your Southern Thailand holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Southern Thailand holiday search tool will allow you to search for Southern Thailand holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Southern Thailand for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Southern Thailand holiday based on Southern Thailand weather, special events in Southern Thailand or even when the crowds in Southern Thailand are at their lowest.