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10 Island Holiday Destinations in Thailand
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Phuket is located off the south west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea.
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and Phuket is one of Asia's most
popular beach destinations. Parts of Phuket are heavily commercialised but
Phuket still offers hidden gems. In Phuket you can find stunning beaches, a
wide variety of water sports and some of the best shopping and seafood
restaurants in Thailand.
• Koh Samui is a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand with stunning white beaches, turquoise waters, all-day sun and perfect weather. An abundance of resorts in all price ranges and having an international airport on the island makes Koh Samui a very popular island holiday destination in Thailand.
• Koh Lanta in the Andaman Sea is renowned for its excellent diving and mile long white sand beaches.
• Koh Pha Ngan in the Gulf of Thailand between Ko Samui and Ko Tao. Originally a 'hippie' and backpacker destination the island is home to the full moon beach parties. Nowadays Koh Pha Ngan attracts all sorts of visitors, from elderly travelers to families with kids wanting to enjoy the island's glorious beaches.
• Koh Chang is Thailand's second largest island and is located in Eastern Thailand close to the Cambodian border. The island is best known for its mile long deserted beaches and its terrific diving spots.
• Khao Lak in Western Thailand in the Andaman Sea is by many considered a must visit island and is popular among all types of travelers. Khao Lak offers first class diving, surfing and snorkeling spots.
• Koh Lipe in the Andaman Sea in the South of Thailand. Koh Lipe is the ideal beach holiday haven for snorkeling and diving or pure relaxation on its many picture perfect beaches.
• Koh Kut in Eastern Thailand close to Cambodia is a popular spot for holiday package tourists and families. The island has virtually no night life, so if you are after partying this is definitely not the place to go.
• Hua Hin is actually located on the mainland but deserves to be on this list as Hua Hin is Thailand's oldest holiday destination the beach resort destination where the royal family spends their holidays.
• Krabi is located on Thailand's west coast south of Phuket was used as a location in the movie "The Beach" with Leonardo di Caprio. Krabi is a top destination for beach and island lovers and hoppers. Krabi is a picture perfect postcard beach island destination.
• Koh Samui is a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand with stunning white beaches, turquoise waters, all-day sun and perfect weather. An abundance of resorts in all price ranges and having an international airport on the island makes Koh Samui a very popular island holiday destination in Thailand.
• Koh Lanta in the Andaman Sea is renowned for its excellent diving and mile long white sand beaches.
• Koh Pha Ngan in the Gulf of Thailand between Ko Samui and Ko Tao. Originally a 'hippie' and backpacker destination the island is home to the full moon beach parties. Nowadays Koh Pha Ngan attracts all sorts of visitors, from elderly travelers to families with kids wanting to enjoy the island's glorious beaches.
• Koh Chang is Thailand's second largest island and is located in Eastern Thailand close to the Cambodian border. The island is best known for its mile long deserted beaches and its terrific diving spots.
• Khao Lak in Western Thailand in the Andaman Sea is by many considered a must visit island and is popular among all types of travelers. Khao Lak offers first class diving, surfing and snorkeling spots.
• Koh Lipe in the Andaman Sea in the South of Thailand. Koh Lipe is the ideal beach holiday haven for snorkeling and diving or pure relaxation on its many picture perfect beaches.
• Koh Kut in Eastern Thailand close to Cambodia is a popular spot for holiday package tourists and families. The island has virtually no night life, so if you are after partying this is definitely not the place to go.
• Hua Hin is actually located on the mainland but deserves to be on this list as Hua Hin is Thailand's oldest holiday destination the beach resort destination where the royal family spends their holidays.
• Krabi is located on Thailand's west coast south of Phuket was used as a location in the movie "The Beach" with Leonardo di Caprio. Krabi is a top destination for beach and island lovers and hoppers. Krabi is a picture perfect postcard beach island destination.
