Again 'life' on the beach of Pattaya
Pattaya's beaches are open to the public again today. The municipality of Pattaya decided to close the beaches at the beginning of last month after it appeared that groups did not comply with the distance rules related to corona.
Good news for beach lovers. The beaches near Pattaya will reopen to the public on Monday. The island of Koh Lan, popular with tourists, will also be accessible again from Monday.
New measures in Pattaya due to the corona crisis
All hotels and beaches in Pattaya must close by order of the governor of the province to prevent the further spread of the corona virus.
Beach activities in Hua Hin
Just a three-hour drive from Bangkok you will find the beautiful beaches of Hua Hin. You can of course enjoy the sun, sand and sea, but there is more.
We are real beach lovers and we are already planning our trip to Thailand for the summer of 2020. We wondered which beaches are the most beautiful? The one from the Andaman sea (Krabi) or the Gulf of Thailand Koh Chang or Samui?
Reader question: Is it allowed or not to smoke on the beach?
I read that you are not allowed to smoke on the beach in Thailand. Is that the case everywhere or only at some beaches? I'm going to Pattaya, Koh Samui and maybe Koh Chang and still want to be able to roll and smoke a shaggie in my beach chair every now and then. Is there checking? Because I assume they don't have police on every beach?
The Journey to the South
While the North is a treasure trove of culture, the South can boast of amazingly beautiful nature, lots of fruits and tropical sandy beaches. It is blessed with two coastal strips, one on the Andaman, and one on the other side of the Isthmus of Kra, the Gulf of Thailand.
Jellyfish plague in the Gulf of Thailand
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is investigating a report of a jellyfish plague on Thailand's east coast. Rayong province is particularly affected by this.
Most beautiful islands of Thailand: Phuket (video)
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, connected to the mainland by a bridge. This beautiful island is located more than 850 kilometers from Bangkok in the southwest of Thailand.
We want to go on holiday to Thailand this year. That will be the 3rd time. We have been in the North Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Bangkok of course and also in Hua Hin and the surrounding area. We now want to go further south to enjoy a relaxed beach holiday. We look for beaches where you do not immediately encounter hordes of foreign tourists. We want to soak up the authentic Thai atmosphere.
Thailand experience (video)
Thailand is the holiday destination par excellence. With a coastline of 3.219 km, hundreds of islands and a wonderful climate, it is a real holiday paradise.
The Best of Hua Hin (Video)
Hua Hin, just 230 km southwest of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, has a great attraction for snowbirds and tourists thanks to its clean air, long beaches and wonderful climate.
Three days of Phuket in 4K (video)
Many videos that pass by are well-intentioned amateur films. That does not apply to young Nathan Bartling. This videographer films in Ultra HD (4K). In this video you can see some beaches of Phuket, a spectacular adventure with Skyline Adventure and Paintball.
Beach visit in Thailand on Wednesday
Thailand is known for beautiful beaches in a number of locations. It is hoped that this remains the case. It is also understandable that when there is a lot of interest in a certain area, the local population tries to get their share. It will be different if large capital holders get involved. These will try to build resorts or hotels and thereby affect the local infrastructure.
Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh closed from June to September
The Mayan Bay on the island of Phi Phi (Krabi province) famous from the movie, The Beach, is closed from June to September to allow nature to recover.
Krabi is a popular coastal province on the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand. The province also includes 130 tropical islands. In Krabi you will find the typical overgrown limestone rocks that sometimes protrude from the sea. In addition, the beautiful beaches are worth a visit as well as a number of mysterious caves.
Phuket wants ten tourist information centers on the beaches
Phuket authorities plan to open 15 information centers on major beaches. This was announced by provincial governor Noraphat during the opening of the first center in Patong. Phuket is visited annually by XNUMX million tourists.