Many tours are on offer seaward bound which stretch from 3 days to a week. And being in Thailand you have the choice of the Gulf of Thailand which waters and waves are quieter (except for some islands). There are hundreds of kilometers of seafront beaches on this side. Famous ones near to Bangkok will be Pattaya in Chon Buri, Chaam in Petchaburi, Hua Hin in Prachuab Khiri Khan, Ko Samet, an island in Rayong, Ko Tao in Chumphon, Surat Thani where famous Ko Samui and Ko Phangan are located, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla and Narathiwat. Many water related activities or a quiet walk along the beaches can make you feel alive and well.

Andaman Sea is an open sea on the west side of the country connecting to Bay of Bengal on the far side of the West. The famous islands are Phuket, Similan (Marine Conservation Area), Phi Phi, Lanta, Tarutao and Lipe. Beaches on this side are of fine coral sands and clear blue water and deep enough for world famous dive sites in the Similan Archipelago.