Title: Never a Dull Moment in the Thai Islands
1Never a Dull Moment in the Thai Islands
2Thai Islands
The Thai islands have been a hugely popular
destination with British tourists in recent
times.
3Thai Islands
- Easily accessible from the Thai capital
Bangkok, they continue to enchant their visitors
with a captivating combination of beautiful
scenery, wild night life and adventure
activities. The marked difference in atmosphere
between the various islands is perfectly
illustrated by three islands in the Gulf of
Thailand, just off Thailands east coast Koh
Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.
4Koh Samui Island
- The main access point of the islands in the
Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is served by daily
flights from Bangkok. New arrivals are taken to
the miniscule terminal (pictured) in buggies
normally more at home on a golf course. Koh Samui
is a lively island and a great place to let your
hair down upon arrival.
5Koh Samui Island
- For a more relaxed time in Koh Samui, Mae Nam
is less developed than other parts of the island
and is still predominantly a backpacker beach.
Alternatively, take a speed boat over to the
pristine beaches of Mu Ko Ang Thong National
Marine Park which inspired the novel and then
film The Beach.
6Koh Tao Island
- A calmer alternative to other more hedonistic
Thai islands, tiny Koh Tao is free from large
hotel resorts and is ideal for recharging the
batteries after a full moon party. Its name in
Thai means Turtle Island, although it was given
this name because of its shape rather than its
marine life. Nevertheless, Koh Tao is an
important nesting point for Hawksbill and Green
Turtles and draws diving enthusiasts from around
the world.
7Koh Tao Island
- Koh Tao remained relatively untouched by
tourism until the 1980s. There are still only
three main settlements no Koh Tao Haad Sairee,
Ban Mae Haad and Chalok Ban Kao. You will find
several diving schools on Koh Tao, many of which
offer accommodation along with diving excursions
and courses.
8Koh Phangan Island
- Koh Phangans Full Moon parties have now
become almost a rite of passage amongst young
backpackers and are now legendary. Held on Haad
Rin beach once a month whenever the moon is at
its fullest, Full Moon parties draw an estimated
20,000-30,000 people each month and offer a truly
cosmopolitan experience with revellers from all
four corners of the globe.
9Koh Phangan Island
- Accommodation can be thin on the ground on the
night itself so its a good idea to book in
advance. Likewise, ferries from Koh Samui are
usually very busy immediately before a Full Moon
party so try and get tickets in advance.
10Conclusion
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