Provinces in Thailand

Surat Thani spans the Tapi River mainland, Khao Sok and Chiao Lan reservoir, plus Gulf islands including Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao.

Surin combines Khmer-era heritage, silk weaving, jasmine-rice landscapes and Kuy elephant-keeping traditions within a northeastern border province.

Tak combines Ping River heritage and Bhumibol Dam with the distinct Mae Sot and Umphang areas, forest landscapes and Thi Lo Su waterfall.

Trat combines mainland communities and fruit-growing country with the distinct Gulf island destinations of Ko Chang, Ko Mak and Ko Kut.

Ubon Ratchathani combines Mun and Mekong river landscapes, Pha Taem rock art, Buddhist temples and the provincial capital's candle-festival tradition.

Udon Thani combines a regional city with Ban Chiang archaeology, Phu Phrabat's World Heritage landscape, forest temples and seasonal lake outings.