Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OVERVIEW OF THAILAND'S ISLANDS & BEACHES
PACKAGE,
HIGH-END
TOURISTS
BACKPACKERS FAMILIES PARTIES
DIVING &
BEACHES
SNORKELLING
PERSONALITY
KO CHANG &
THE EASTERN
SEABOARD
Pretty beach, easy
getaway from
Bangkok
Ko Samet
International re-
sort, mediocre
beaches, jungle
interior
Ko Chang
Primitive day-trip-
per, deserted in
the evening
Ko Wai
Mediocre
beaches, great is-
land vibe
Ko Mak
Pretty semi-deve-
loped island, great
for solitude
Ko Kut
Hua Hin & the
Upper Gulf
International re-
sort, easy access
to Bangkok
Hua Hin
Pranburi &
Around
Quiet and close to
Bangkok
Low-key and pop-
ular with Thais
Ban Krut
Bang Saphan
Yai
Cheap mainland
beach
Ko Samui &
the Lower Gulf
International re-
sort for social
beach-goers
Ko Samui
