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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) (Credit: Alex Robinson)
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Southern Thailand’s hidden gems

Starting just 78 miles south of Bangkok are historical sites and deserted beaches frequented by only a handful of visitors.

23 May 2012
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View image of Hidden beaches (Credit: Alex Robinson)

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