| Thailand is one of the greatest vacation spots in | | | | Chang is one of Thailand's most sought after |
| the world It is cheap, has welcoming people, | | | | holiday destinations. If you stick to the east side |
| trasty food, a diverse culture and an amazing | | | | of the island, there is very little development and |
| variety of sites to visit. You can rest on wide | | | | you can still enjoy a holiday away from the |
| sand beaches, climb tropical mountains, dive | | | | crowds. |
| fantastic coral reefs, discover ancient historical | | | | Surin National Park is found some 60 km off the |
| sites, explore great caves, and hang out in crazy | | | | west coast of Phang Nga province. The excellent |
| and fast paced cities. Most travelers come to | | | | diving, snorkeling, hiking and game fishing are what |
| Thailand for the beaches and, these tropical islands | | | | most visitors come for, and those hoping to find |
| are the best reason to come to Thailand. | | | | a quiet refuge from the tourist traps will be |
| However, Thailand has hundreds of tropical islands | | | | delighted with the lack of "development." Surin |
| to choose from. Most tourists stick go to a few | | | | Nuea is also home to a community of around 150 |
| popular Thai islands and with good reason. They | | | | Moken, or "sea gypsies", who have settled there |
| wouldn’t be popular if they weren’t good. | | | | on a semi-permanent basis for several decades. |
| However, despite Thailand being firmly on the | | | | The islands are protected and can only be visited |
| tourist trail, there are still many undiscovered | | | | by organized tours, which helps keep the diving |
| islands in Thailand. Here are seven tropical Thai | | | | good and the crowds thin. |
| islands that are relatively not very touristy: | | | | The Similan Islands are composed of nine granite |
| Ko Lipe is a tiny island located in the southern Thai | | | | islands washed by a clear blue tropical ocean and |
| province of Satun and is situated in the Andaman | | | | blessed with some of the world’s finest |
| Sea. The island is part of the Tarutao National | | | | beaches. Despite a rough start, the Similians and |
| Marine Park. The name "Ko Lipe" means paper | | | | all its reefs have recovered from earlier calamities |
| island in the local Chao Ley language. Though this | | | | and overuse. Boats entering the Similan Islands |
| destination is slowly becoming more touristy, it is | | | | have to follow strict rules imposed and controlled |
| still a relatively quite place for now. There are | | | | by the national park officials, have to use the |
| coral reefs right off the island for diving, white | | | | moorings prepared by the national park and use |
| sand beaches, cheap food, and very friendly | | | | closed waste water systems to avoid any |
| people. Most places only have electricity until | | | | pollution. |
| midnight, giving you a place to watch the stars at | | | | Ko Lanta is popular with tourists seeking a holiday |
| night. Avoid the holiday season when the crowds | | | | away from the parties. It's popular with a more |
| peak. | | | | relaxed crowd than nearby Ko Phi Phi: more |
| Ko Tarutao National Marine Park is made of 51 | | | | walking on the beach and watching the sunset |
| islands located in the Andaman Sea. Ko Tarutao is | | | | than drinking and dancing. And even when the |
| the main island and is where the park | | | | island is at its fullest, there will be a quiet place for |
| headquarters is located. There are no lodges, | | | | you to relax - the beaches are never full. |
| resorts, restaurants, or bars on the island. There | | | | Ko Mak is one of Thailand's best kept treasures. |
| is just the park’s canteen and a small store | | | | It is an ideal destination for visitors who want a |
| that is only open until 8pm. Accommodation here | | | | tranquil environment unspoiled by mass tourism. |
| is simply cheap bungalows or tents. For those | | | | Amongst 10,000 palm trees, there’s a |
| looking for a cheap and secluded island in Thailand, | | | | temple, three fishing community villages, rubber |
| this place is it. | | | | plantations, and two uninhabited beaches. Hardly |
| The island of Ko Chang is a tropical marine | | | | anyone comes here, except couples and divers. |
| national park. Situated in the east near the | | | | Koh Mak is the perfect place to relax, explore, |
| Cambodian border, it's Thailand's second largest | | | | calm your mind and soothe your senses. |
| island after Phuket. Recently, with the surge in | | | | Trips to these Thai islands will give you serenity, |
| development and popularity, Ko Chang is Thailand's | | | | quiet, empty beaches, clear water, and not a lot |
| new popular tourist destination. With its chain of | | | | of people. Let’s keep this secret between us |
| white sandy coves and beaches, pristine rain | | | | though so the islands stay that way for as long |
| forests, abundant wildlife, coral reefs, high | | | | as possible, otherwise these tropical island |
| mountain peaks, waterfalls, and great nightlife, Ko | | | | treasure will be ruined at a quick pace. |