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From the fury of a Muay Thai kickboxing bout, to the gentle pad of monk’s sandals at Wat Pho Temple, this “City of Angels” balances chaos and calm.

Phuket’s most vibrant town is famous as much for its wild nightlife as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

Phuket’s most vibrant town is famous as much for its wild nightlife as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Despite being discovered by Hollywood in recent years, this picture-perfect bay remains one of Southern Thailand’s most scenic natural escapes.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

This stunning group of islands is an epicurean utopia of unspoiled beaches, intense blue water, lush jungles and a rainbow-colored underwater paradise.

Explore a more traditional way of life in one of Koh Samui’s oldest villages. Find Chinese teahouses, funky bars, and a distinctly Mediterranean feel.

Phuket’s most vibrant town is famous as much for its wild nightlife as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

Explore a more traditional way of life in one of Koh Samui’s oldest villages. Find Chinese teahouses, funky bars, and a distinctly Mediterranean feel.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Try snorkeling around the coral reef network, visit the market at the temple and relax by a lake in the beachside park.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Phuket’s most vibrant town is famous as much for its wild nightlife as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Try snorkeling around the coral reef network, visit the market at the temple and relax by a lake in the beachside park.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Explore a more traditional way of life in one of Koh Samui’s oldest villages. Find Chinese teahouses, funky bars, and a distinctly Mediterranean feel.

This stunning group of islands is an epicurean utopia of unspoiled beaches, intense blue water, lush jungles and a rainbow-colored underwater paradise.