Klong Muang has only recently shown up on the tourism radar – its natural bucolic beauty marries well with the tranquility of the area and for a slice of ‘real’ Thailand it is hard to beat.

Shopping, dining and nightlife here are all decidedly modest but that’s the very charm of the place. If you want full-on tourism go to Ao Nang or Phuket; if you want a peaceful retreat Klong Muang is the place for you.