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Khao Luang National Park Unspoilt southern Thailand by train

Royal retreats, Buddhist cities, deserted sands

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    Hidden beaches

    As jets and backpacker-packed buses head for southern Thailand’s busy resorts, daily trains glide serenely out of Bangkok on the Southern Line, passing through a string of ancient royal retreats, Buddhist cities, deserted seashores and tropical forests. At the end of the line, the secret beach on Ko Muk (pictured) is reachable only by swimming through a sea cave. (Alex Robinson)

Hidden beaches

As jets and backpacker-packed buses head for southern Thailand’s busy resorts, daily trains glide serenely out of Bangkok on the Southern Line, passing through a string of ancient royal retreats, Buddhist cities, deserted seashores and tropical forests. At the end of the line, the secret beach on Ko Muk (pictured) is reachable only by swimming through a sea cave. (Alex Robinson)

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