{"id":2005,"date":"2018-12-10T06:53:38","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T06:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=2005"},"modified":"2021-12-14T11:04:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T11:04:20","slug":"discover-different-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/discover-different-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Discover a Different Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>Written by Designer Journeys&#8217;s Eilidh Wilson.<\/p>\n<p>When you think of a trip to Thailand, your thoughts will likely drift to the white sand beaches of Koh Phi Phi and Lanta, both of which are part of the well-trodden trail of Krabi Province &#8211; and a tiny fraction of what Thailand has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>Boasting white sand beaches, azure waters, chilled coconuts and sizzling heat, it\u2019s easy to work out why the far south has become so popular. \u00a0But with these alternatives, you\u2019ll be exploring the natural beauty of the Land of Smiles at a much more relaxed pace.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cha-am<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cha-am is a beach-lined part of the flat, countryside of central Thailand, just three hours from bustling Bangkok. It neighbours the popular tourist city of Hua Hin which offers the conveniences of a beach town, alive with beachside resorts and convenient restaurants selling non-spicy Thai food. Cha-am has a much more local feel, with bars serving stunning seaside Thai dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Here, you can enjoy a little cycling, pool time and evenings by the beach, yet still remain within a short distance to the nightlife of Hua Hin, where you can enjoy lively night markets and music.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2006\" style=\"width: 4058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2006\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2006 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4048\" height=\"2919\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash.jpg 4048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-1170x844.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-585x422.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 4048px) 100vw, 4048px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 4048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 4048\/2919;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2006\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2006\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4048\" height=\"2919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash.jpg 4048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-1170x844.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064236\/qui-nguy-n-1140360-unsplash-585x422.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4048px) 100vw, 4048px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-2006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hua Hin District<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Koh Yao Noi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Slap-bang in between the busy\u00a0areas of Phuket and Krabi\u00a0in the stunning Phang Nga, the\u00a0charming little islands of Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai still seem to miss the floods of tourist buses.<\/p>\n<p>Although not as busy, Koh Yao Noi\u2019s main village is bustling, filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and yummy street food.<\/p>\n<p>There is lots of exploring to do, all of which is within easy distance, just a short local bus (songthaew), a long-tail boat or a scooter away. The island is small enough that you can take your time and do little bits at your own pace while always knowing that you\u2019ll make it back in time for a sundowner looking over the bay. Perfect.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/subscribe&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mae Hong Son<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Frequently travelled through, but rarely stopped in, Mae Hong Son is found not too far from Chiang Mai, in the north-west of Thailand. High in the mountains, Mae Hong Son is an escape like no other. With numerous hiking trails, hot springs, caves and temples to discover, this remote area will charm you with its roots in ethnic minority tribes and laidback atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>The town is in the province of the same name, which is famed as part of the most stunning motorcycle routes in the world. The whole route, beginning and ending in Chiang Mai, is a long one. Staying in town offers a more relaxing alternative that allows you to explore its beauty at your own pace.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2009\" style=\"width: 6026px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2009\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2009 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-585x389.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 6016px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 6016\/4000;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2009\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2009\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064729\/stephanie-ecate-1084007-unsplash-585x389.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-2009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mae Hong Son<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Koh Chang &amp; Koh Kood<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Close to Bangkok and easy and cheap to access, the eastern islands of Koh Chang and Koh Kood gives you the best of everything. After some impressive island hopping, relax from a hammock in the garden or on a sunbed next to the pool of your 5-star resort.<\/p>\n<p>Koh Chang still holds its creative small-town hippy vibe close to its heart, while Koh Kood retains its\u00a0local family-run guesthouse charm, paired, of course, with luxury resorts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2010\" style=\"width: 5151px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2010\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2010 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5141\" height=\"3426\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash.jpg 5141w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 5141px) 100vw, 5141px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 5141px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 5141\/3426;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2010\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2010\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5141\" height=\"3426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash.jpg 5141w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10064746\/ragnar-vorel-311730-unsplash-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5141px) 100vw, 5141px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-2010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Koh Chang<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Umphang<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Umphang is home to one of the largest waterfalls in the country, as well as being part of the largest protected area in South East Asia. Surprisingly, Umphang remains well off the tourist trail.<\/p>\n<p>Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary will get even the laziest of travellers excited for an adventurous hike. With year-round hiking possibilities and a great chance of seeing many an endemic species, the jungle holds many secrets just waiting to be uncovered.<\/p>\n<p>The highlight is the towering 250-metre high Thi Lor Su Waterfall, possibly one of the highest in Asia. Climb up it, swim in it (seasonally dependent) or walk around it; no matter what the angle, its natural beauty will not disappoint.<\/p>\n<p>Finding the hidden spots that are less touristy, yet still known is easy for those willing to do a little more research.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Considering a Thailand adventure?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Design your Thailand adventure with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/thailand%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;ust%3D1540834728870000&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1540834728876000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHELwa87XTE1isdZvga32NHIJruWw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Designer Journeys<\/a>\u00a0and let their experienced Local Designers do all the research and planning for you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Design Your Trip&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/thailand\">www.designerjourneys.com<\/a>\/||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2005&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;4.4&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;4.4\\\/5 - (9 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Where to Discover a Different Thailand&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;125.1&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 125.1px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            4.4\/5 - (9 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Designer Journeys&#8217;s Eilidh Wilson. 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