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Popular beach,
with boozy Hat
Rin
Ko Pha-Ngan
Dive schools
galore
Ko Tao
Gorgeous karst
scenery, rustic
Ang Thong
Quiet, little
known
Ao Khanom
Phuket & the
Andaman
Coast
Ko Chang
(Ranong)
Rustic
Quiet, little
known
Ko Phayam
Dive sites ac-
cessed by live-
aboards
Surin & Similan
Islands
Poor beaches but
nice vibe, great
scenery
Ko Yao
International re-
sort for social
beach-goers
Phuket
Touristy, close to
Railay
Ao Nang
Rock-climbing
centre
Railay
Ko Phi-Phi
Pretty party island
Mediocre beach,
nice island vibe
Ko Jum
Emerging package
tourist scene
Ko Lanta
Ko Ngai good for
kids
Trang Islands
Pretty beaches,
little known
Ko Bulon Leh
Semi-developed
national park
Ko Tarutao
