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The Nation Thailand
  • 3/6/2025
Transcript
00:00Do you think that Thailand is just temples and full moon parties?
00:03Well, think again because this tropical paradise is becoming a hidden gem for surfers.
00:09The best waves? It depends on the season.
00:12From May to October, the Andaman Sea, home to Phuket and Khao La, gets its best swells.
00:18Kata Beach is perfect for beginners while Kalim Beach challenges the pros.
00:23Over on the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin and Cha Am offer mellow waves from October to December.
00:28Expect 1 to 2-meter waves, warm water year-round,
00:32and a growing surf scene with local competitions and festivals.
00:37Thailand may not be Bali or Hawaii, but it's perfect for laid-back and beginner surfers.
00:44So what are you waiting for? Grab your board and join me
00:47at one of these events. We might run into each other or something.
00:50Or maybe on the waves, I might run into you in the water.