On the Thai coastline, where the sea touches the land in whispering waves, a magical world unfolds. Here nature breathes in ancient rhythms, interwoven with myths of sea serpents and lost monks. It is a place of transience and eternity, where the sand tells stories and the horizon remains elusive, inviting and mysterious.
The suit
After my son's warning, a stinger suit is ready: protection against the deadly box jellyfish. The idea already makes me clammy with sweat. When I finally put it on, the suit proves to be more challenging than I thought. And then that zipper... for a moment I'm afraid of confusing my new swimming outfit with bikini bottoms. But the result? A mix of discomfort and freedom on the scooter, with the wind as an unexpected ally.
'A living echo of a tradition on the verge of disappearing'
Sakda, a Thai fisherman, continues to go to the sea every morning, but the water gives nothing back. His nets fill with trash and empty promises, while the ocean swallows his last hope. In a world that is slowly abandoning him, he waits, a living echo of a tradition on the verge of disappearing.
The beachcomber who donates to the sea
The sea attracts and repels, a mysterious force that invites without promising. For a moment I did not become an adventurer of the water, but found myself in the rhythm of the waves. Here, at the edge of the ocean, I felt a connection, a place for forgotten thoughts and unexpected peace.
Landed on a tropical island: Time to spare
Until yesterday I had a fixed routine, a daily trip to the beach for an hour of swimming. But today everything is different. Yesterday I came face to face with one of the greatest dangers of the ocean: a jellyfish. Not just any jellyfish, but possibly the deadly box jellyfish. The fear is still there, and now I wonder: will I ever dare to go into the sea again?
10 most beautiful tourist islands in Thailand
Islands have played an important role in Thailand's history and culture. The country has more than 1.400 islands scattered across the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, many of which have played an important role in the country's trade, shipping, and tourism.
Can I swim safely in the sea in Thailand?
I am going to Thailand soon and would like to know if it is safe to swim in the sea there. I hear different things and want to be sure.
We are currently on Koh Tao and when we go into the sea in the morning our skin burns/stings. Anyone have an idea why this happens?
Is the sea at Jomtien clean?
I am staying in Jomtien for 3 weeks. Now I like to lie on the beach and when it gets hot a refreshing dip in the sea is a welcome relief. I know that the sea water at Pattaya is like an open sewer, but what is it like in Jomtien? Of course I don't feel like swimming in the excrement.
Amazing blue water in Thailand (video)
What is the color of sea water? In Thailand you can surprise yourself because you see the most exotic colors. From light blue to green and many shades in between.
Perhaps (?) a nice picture of the sunset of Friday 6/3/20. This photo also shows the discharge of black water via the sewer pipe into the sea off Soi Chaiyapruck in Jomtien.
Does anyone know why the sea water in Hua Hin is so brown in color. We have been coming here for 15 years and the water was always clean and clear. Now we are back and it is not much different from the North Sea. Fortunately the temperature is better.
Condo close to the sea in Thailand wanted
I am looking for a condo close to the sea in Thailand. Is there anyone selling their condo for a fair price? 1 or 2 bedrooms.
Spirit savior of lost souls
In Samea San lives a fisherman with a special mission. Too poor to be trained as a monk and still wanting to honor his deceased parents, he took up one of the meritorious tasks in Buddhism: collecting the dead from the sea.
Tourist bitten by shark in Hua Hin?
It was rumored on social media that a tourist was bitten by a shark on a beach in Hua Hin. The video, which has since been deleted, showed a man being pulled from the water with multiple injuries to his feet.
Tourists rescued from capsized boat
Eight tourists and the skipper of a fishing boat that capsized in a severe storm in the sea off Laem Sing near Chanthaburi have been rescued by a speedboat. The drowning people were brought to the port of Laem Ngob in Trat and were not injured.
Thai army cleans up beaches
The Thai army has revealed that it has cleaned up a number of beaches near Hua Hin with 100 soldiers over the past few days and the result was a 100-ton mess. The waste collected in 5 days consisted of plastic bottles, plastic bags, polystyrene packaging material and much more.
Accidents at sea in Thailand
Although it is not always safe to travel on land, the necessary events also take place at sea. Part of it is due to not following the weather forecasts. As a result, risks are taken that could have been avoided.
Reader question: Koh Lanta can rent houses on the sea
Who oh who can tell me where I can rent houses by the sea on Koh Lanta? Preferably a house on the beach or an affordable resort on the beach.
Two tourists rescued from the sea off Koh Similan
Two foreign tourists were barely saved from drowning off the coast of the Similan Islands (Phangnga) yesterday. Both had run into trouble while swimming.
Phuket is heading for a full-blown ecological crisis due to the discharge of raw water into the sea. This warning comes from Dean Thorn Thamrongnaswasdi, of Kasetsart University. Also a well-known marine scientist and environmental activist.
I'm going back to Thailand next year. I normally always go to Hua Hin mainly because it is not that far from Bangkok. Does anyone have any good tips for another city by the sea not too far from Bangkok? Quite lively. Something similar to Hua Hin and preferably also affordable. Also hotels where you may have already been would be great. Please with swimming pool.