Eastern Gulf Coast

The Eastern Gulf Coast has the popular beachside resorts closest to Bangkok in Eastern Thailand. However, it also has highly industrialised sections with pollution problems. Hwy 3 aka Sukhumvit Rd spans the 400 km of coastline from central Bangkok to Trat province.

Cities

 * — gateway to Ko Samet and some beaches of its own
 * — closest beach to Bangkok and an aquarium
 * - may be disregarded as a transport hub but has its own attractions not overrun by foreign tourists
 * - more known as a hub of industry but hosts local festivals
 * — beach town, separate, but administratively a part of Pattaya proper
 * — notorious den of sleaze trying to clean up its act
 * — surfing beaches along the coast
 * - home of a large naval reservation with less touristy beaches maintained by the military
 * — known for a spicy sauce and seafood

Other destinations

 * - small island near Pattaya
 * - small island near Pattaya
 * - the nearest thing to a paradise island around Bangkok
 * - the island that tourism (almost) forgot

Go next
Even more remote beaches and islands can be found in Trat.

If you are tired of beaches you can take a bus to Isaan, the landlocked northeastern region