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Travel with Children
Thais are serious 'cute' connoisseurs and exotic-looking foreign children rank
higher on their adorable meter than stuffed animals and fluffy dogs. Children are
instant celebrities and attract almost paparazzi-like attention. Older kids get less
of this but will revel in the sandy beaches and warm water.
Best Regions for Kids
Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
Older children can strap on a mask and snorkel Ko Tao without worry. Ko Samui's northern beaches and Ko Pha-
Ngan's north and eastern beaches are popular with toddlers, while Hat Chaweng appeals to older kids. (
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Phuket & the Northern Andaman Coast
Phuket has amusements galore, but steer clear of the Patong party scene. (
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Ko Phi-Phi & the Southern Andaman Coast
Ko Lanta has long stretches of beach with mellow surf and elephant rides in the interior while the Trang Islands
offer peaceful sands and easy swimming. (
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Ko Chang & the Eastern Seaboard
Shallow seas are kind to young swimmers and low evening tides make for good beachcombing. Older kids will
like the interior jungle, elephant camp (
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Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
Hua Hin has a long sandy coastline and hillside temples for monkey spotting. Phetchaburi's cave temples (
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