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The South of Thailand



This region extends south along a narrow peninsula between the Andaman Sea and the west coast of the South China Sea to the east. It is a rich country with regard to the wealth of natural resources, fertile soil, the diversity of people and their economic viability. The South consists of 14 provinces of Chumphon in the north of the border of Malaysia 1200 km from Bangkok. He has a long coastline on two pages with sandy beaches and upstream on the two islands, and a strong central hinterland of mountains and forests. The Gulf Coast of Thailand appears to be more relaxed, with long, wide bays and calm lake, the Andaman Sea and intensity rather robust, with its strange rock formations and limestone cliffs. The occurrence of two seasonal monsoons means that the climate is different from the rest of Thailand. The monsoon in south-west swept the west coast and the Andaman Sea from May to October, while the northeast monsoon draws on the Gulf of Thailand form November to February. The peninsula is a barrier so that rain rarely falls on both coasts simultaneously. The region was once part of the Buddhist Srivijaya kingdom, but later, under the rule of Ayutthaya and Bangkok. The Chinese and Malaysian influences have a large part of the cultural change in the region, further south, the greater the influence of Malaysia with a similar dialect Malay, a predominance of Muslim communities and mosques. Rice fields of way for rubber plantations, tin mines and Chinese evidence. The coast, most of the tourists, if island of Samui in the Gulf of Thailand, is becoming more than the holiday back on the field, with first class diving opportunities nearby Tao and Pha - ngan islands. The Andaman Sea offers most demanding decisions on the island of Phuket Province, Thailand's premier holiday spot. But the fascinating rock formations and offshore islands of Phang-Nga, Krabi and Trang are very popular for diving and sailing opportunities they offer. The mountains, rivers and forests in national parks within the peninsula are also gaining popularity with eco-tourists, as the increased number of safari expeditions on foot, with the elephant and canoes. Southern Thailand consists of 14 provinces: Chumphon, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Pattani, Phang-Nga, Phatthalung, Phuket, Satun, Ranong,Songkhla, Surat Thani, Trang and Yala.

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