Eastern Thailand comprises the seven provinces that lie
south of Isaan and east of the Central region, sandwiched
between Bangkok and Cambodia.
Geographically the smallest of the five regions of Thailand,
Eastern Thailand contains just seven provinces.
Three provinces share borders with Cambodia, all of which
have at least one international border crossing (Aranyaprathet
being the busiest).
Four provinces border the Gulf of Thailand. While Pattaya
is the original mass tourism destination, the islands
of Ko Samet and Ko Chang are also first and foremost tourist
destinations, and the beach resorts of Hua Hin and Cha-am
are popular with Thais and foreigners alike. On the other
hand, the islands at the eastern tip of the region in
Ko Chang National Park, until recently very difficult
to get to, are some of the most scenic and untouched in
the country.
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