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What are the best beach destinations in southern Thailand for a relaxing visit?

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Jan 5, 2022

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Hi everyone, nearing the end of quarantine now so starting to decide where we want to visit when we are out. We are wanting to go down south - where is the best place to stop first? Ideally looking for somewhere with a nice beach, not too much of a party area but still has access to some restaurants and bars. Any reccomend actions would be great 💚 thanks

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The post discusses potential beach destinations in southern Thailand for a relaxing trip post-quarantine. Suggested locations include Hua Hin, Khao Lak, Koh Lanta, Ao Nang, and Cha-am, with a focus on places that are not party-heavy yet offer restaurants and bars. The conversation also includes questions about visa extensions and local immigration services in Hua Hin.

Michael ********

Head for Ranong and then go over to Koh Phayam

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Rob **********

Try Cha-am nice town, but has most things you will need, and only just over 2 hours from Bangkok.

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Karim ***************

Join this group and talk to this lady. She arranges excellent trips all around the south. Benyathip Taikhuan. Admin on the 🏝 Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Khao Lak, Lipe & Trang 🇹🇭 Thailand Group

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Karim ***************

Koh Lanta, Khao Lak, Ao Nang.

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Luke **********

Try Hua Hin. Enough open to keep you entertained but not if you are looking to party. Very quiet and very little covid. Beach is nice but not spectacular. 1700 baht by private car from Bangkok.

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@Luke *********

Hi Luke, can I have my documents and photos taken/scanned in Hua Hin? Is there an immigration office?

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Luke **********

we walked this morning. 2kms south of town centre.

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Luke **********

They call it a one stop shop. However not sure if they can do scanning. Go in the afternoon, I believe it's a bit quieter. Took me 75 mins for visa extension this morning. And as a bonus, it's located in a shopping centre. Air conditioning and good toilets if you require.

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Amazing. Can I get everything done there? I currently have no passport photo or scans of documents. Can I extend my standard 30 day visa here? Is it just a 30 day I can extend by? I’ve lost 2 weeks being a close contact in quarantine so just want the visa situation to go smoothly. I’m in Bangkok at the moment but didn’t know if it’s easier to do outside of the city as I hear the offices here are in inconvenient locations. Sorry so many questions 😂😂

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Luke **********

There is. Going today for my visa extension. Open 11am to 5pm.

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Wilmont ******

You should’ve stayed home or gone somewheres else. Thailand being over run with this new virus. Everything is being closed down.

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Karim ***************

you are the virus. Yes people like you are the virus! The world needs rid and you should have stayed in the hole you just crawled out of to make that comment.

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@Karim **************

- He’ll not get a job tor the Thai Tourist board - We’re all in the same Sh*t - ☮️

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Wilmont ******

Not much you will be able to do.

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David *********

grumpy old man

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Jodie ******

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I think there’s enough to keep me occupied 🙂

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Karim ***************

there is plenty to doc ignore him. It’s not all closed and Thailand needs you.

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shoulda, woulda, coulda… I’m here now and want to make the most of the trip 🙂

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Bobby ********

Jodie Anne. Kata Noi beach yesterday.

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Gorgeous!!

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Charlie ***********

I am in Phuket today I went to Kamala beach it was fantastic

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Sascha **********

Khao Lak ☺️

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Dave **********

Hua Hin

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