Thailand’s coastline is not simply a collection of beaches. It is an entire world of islands, fishing communities, resorts, limestone cliffs, mangrove forests, hidden coves and coastal towns — each offering a different interpretation of life beside the sea. For many international travellers, the first encounter with coastal Thailand comes through Phuket, Krabi or Pattaya. But the country’s coastline stretches far beyond these familiar names. Along the Andaman coast, the lands