Thailand Travel Guide: Best Islands to Visit in 2024 (20 islands comparison!) ☀🌴😎
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- This video will show you the most popular islands in Thailand. We will compare over 20 Thai islands to help you choose the perfect spot for your holiday.
I have lived between a week and a few months on the most famous Thai islands and will share with you my personal experience with each place. There are so many Thai islands, which one should you choose? It really depends on your holiday mood. This video will give you an overview of Thailand’s best islands.
🇹🇭 Our updated list of hotel options across 24 destinations in Thailand is now accessible here ($2): travelroads.gumroad.com/l/tha...
🏝️ Quick summary of Thailand’s most popular islands and my favorite beaches on each island. The islands (and beaches) are organized by order of personal preference - best to least favorite:
1. Koh Kut (Koh Kood) - Ban Ao Jak, Bang Bao Beach, Klong Chao Beach.
2. Koh Phangan - Haad Rin (Full Moon beach), Haad Yuan, Bottle Beach, Koh Ma Beach, Chalok Lam Beach.
3. Koh Kradan - The main beach.
4. Koh Phi Phi - Both beaches on the island are fantastic and 5min walking distance from one another.
5. Koh Mak - Ao Soun Yai Beach, Ao Kao Beach, the “Lazy Day” beach.
6. Koh Chang - Klong Prao Beach, Klong Kloi.
7. Koh Samui - Chaweng beach, Lamai Beach.
8. Koh Tao- Sairee Beach, Ao Hin Wong, Tanote Bay, Aow Leuk.
9. Koh Lanta - Long Beach, Klong Kong, Klong Nin.
10. Koh Muk (Koh Mook) - Sivalai Beach.
11. Railay - Railay Beach (it does not matter where you stay as all the beaches are within walking distance from one another).
12. Koh Yao Noi - Klong Jark Beach.
13. 14 Koh Ngai - The main beach.
14. Phuket - Karon Beach.
15. Krabi - Ao Nang Beach.
16. Koh Lipe - Sunrise Beach.
17. Koh Libong - Tung Yaka Beach, Stone Bridge,
You can find the co-working community of Koh Lanta here: kohub.org
🇹🇭 Our updated list of hotel options across 24 destinations in Thailand is now accessible here ($2): travelroads.gumroad.com/l/tha...
For the past two years, I've been helping people plan their trips, offering advice, and responding to all emails you’ve sent. Due to a growing volume of inquiries, I am unable to dedicate as many hours a day to responding (I sincerely wish I could keep it up).
As a solution, I've made our comprehensive list of Thai accommodations available for direct download ($2): travelroads.gumroad.com/l/tha...
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🎥 Video Content:
0:00 - Introduction
01:27 Koh Chang
03:21 Koh Mak
04:43 Koh Kut (Koh Kood)
05:59 Phuket
07:11 Koh Yao Noi
08:28 Koh Phi Phi
09:41 Railay
10:26 Krabi
10:51 Koh Samui
11:36 Koh Phangan
12:23 Koh Tao
13:15 Koh Lanta
14:41 Koh Muk (Koh Mook)
15:23 Koh Kradan
16:14 Koh Ngai
17:06 Koh Libong
17:56 Koh Lipe
18:46 Summary of all islands and travel tips
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🎥 Video Content:
0:00 - Introduction
01:27 Koh Chang
03:21 Koh Mak
04:43 Koh Kut (Koh Kood)
05:59 Phuket
07:11 Koh Yao Noi
08:28 Koh Phi Phi
09:41 Railay
10:26 Krabi
10:51 Koh Samui
11:36 Koh Phangan
12:23 Koh Tao
13:15 Koh Lanta
14:41 Koh Muk (Koh Mook)
15:23 Koh Kradan
16:14 Koh Ngai
17:06 Koh Libong
17:56 Koh Lipe
18:46 Summary of all islands and travel tips
🇹🇭 Interested to discover all of Thailand?
My feature film “Time Out in Thailand” is available online:
🎬🍿Vimeo worldwide: twoducklingproductions.vhx.tv
Amazon USA: www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6JRYRY8
Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B6JVK9T8
Yes I enjoyed this video, the best travel guide for Thailand. Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to produce such a very informative guide.
Thanks for the encouraging message. 😊♥
Agreed Koh Kood is traquil and beautiful . I've been there. Real paradise!
I also love Koh Kood so I totally agree with you 🙂
Wow 😮
Great tips thanks ❤
Great Video ✌️
Excellent video!!!
useful, thank you
So beautiful ❤
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Lugar maravilhoso 👏
I wanna thank you again you really explained everything, i will save this video for my next travel 🥰 thanks
Oh waw😊 thank you for showing us the beauty of all these islands. 👍 We have visited some of them already and also liked Koh Yao Noi a lot!
Thank you SO much!!! This is exactly the type of video I was looking for! 😊
Although I am Thai, you have seen more of Thailand than me 😂
Thank you, Khun Lanna, for your kind comment.🥰
Thank you, great info
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Lindos lugares, parabéns. Paisagens maravilhosas.
Ual, que perfeição
You already explained everything i need thank you very much and i appreciate it 🙏♥️
Thanks for your kind comment and for choosing to see this video ❤☺
Thank you so much for this video! It is helping me a lot 💜💜
Thanks for the kind comment. 😍
Very well put
Thank you! 🥰
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I love your honest reviews. 👍🙏😍
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um lugar mais lindo que o outro😍
Thank you and you got a new subscriber.
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Muito bom !
Very nice video Thank you ❤❤
Thanks for watching this channel❤
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it is exactly the information I was looking for! I’m looking forward to more of your videos
Thanks for the lovely comment!
I look forward to discovering your Turkish adventures.❤ Looks like you've done quite a bit of traveling in neighboring Greece and Turkey. Great inspiration.
Greetings from Bulgaria!
Lindos lugares, parabéns!
Thank you, Elena, that was great! Special thanks to your man for supporting you.
Thanks for watching this video, Sasha. ❤
Ótimo muito bom
Amazing video
Thanks, Chris! ☺
Conteudo muito legal avaliação nota 10 parabens😊
Hi Eli: Thanks for a fantastic video! I've never been to Thailand, and your video gave me the information I am looking for. Thanks again!
Thanks for your kind message, Jian.🥰 I hope your first trip to Thailand is amazing!
Thank you so much for this comprehensive summary. You deserve more subscribers!
Thanks for the kind comment and for your encouragement. ☺
I've been to almost all the places in this video and agree with everything you've said (and your favourites are the same as mine!) Thanks for a great video - I'm ready to go back!
Thanks for your kind comment, Kathie. ♥
Spectacular comparison! This is an excellent presentation, thanks dear friend.
Have a nice time
Thank you! ☺
Isso e um sonho de todos. Visitar lugares diferentes ❤❤
This video is so helpful and perfect for my trip planning. You're delighful to listen to. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind comment! 🥰
Have a fantastic time on your trip!
Thank you for your very informative, interesting and well put together video, it is just what I needed for the trip I am planning, I didn't think I would be so lucky to find a video that would give me such detailed information....I appreciate and thank you as you have really helped me see and choose where to go on my bucket list trip. Had to subscribe to support you and see more Thank you
Wow! Thank you so much for your fantastic comment, Elizabeth.😍 You made my month!! ❤And thank you for the support and subscription. It means a lot to me. 🥰❤Thank you!
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Thanks
Thanks for summary information.
I totally agree with your viewpoints in andaman sea. But I did not visit the gulf of thai. Your streneous video will help next our visit. I give you thumb up. Most of all, I wish your happy and healthy travel in future.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. ❤
And happy travels!
Your channel is superb. I hope it grows .Best of luck
Thanks so much, Lee! Your encouragement means a lot. 😍
Thank you so much for this fantastic video. I am really grateful to you for pulling it together. You mentioned at the end that you had a list of acomodation and places you stayed. It would be amazing if you were willing to share this with me. I am going to Thailand with my wife and two teenage children in December for a couple of months and am trying to choose which island to stay on and where. I have got lots of great tips from your video and any more would be lovely. We are wanting to stay somewhere with a community of other semi long term visitors and not just people on short holidays. We don't need big parties though we used to party a lot !. Somewhere with good snorkeling , interesting walks in the forest ,not too crowded but with a few small restuarants and cafes and shops would be ideal. Thanks again, and great video Robin
Hi Robin,
Thanks for your kind comments! I really appreciate it.❤
Please email me (address in the video description) so I can attach a PDF with the places we stayed at and recommendations for your trip.
Islands with a community of semi-long-term visitors: Koh Lanta and Koh Phangan could be good options for you. Koh Lanta has fewer visitors in general. You can rent a little house on the beach and have a fantastic time. Koh Phangan is a bit more crowded, but you can still find beaches on the island that are more quiet.
Koh Mak could be an option too, although the community of expats there is much smaller.
Thank you for the very well made and informative video. I just was in Thailand in Railay, Koh Tao and Koh Samui. I share your opinion of Koh Samui. Too touristy, much more than i expected. You made it easier to choose already for my next trip to Thailand. Greetings from Belgium.
Hello, Alain! Thanks for the lovely comment. 😍Sounds like you had a great trip!🌴
Thanks for your encouragement, it means a lot to me. ❤
koh lipe , makker! fenomenaal! en railay is ook de max alsook Ao nang! thrash on! thrasher uit belgië!
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Thanks. 🥰
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Muito Loko 😮
U did the good job. Should add koh semet, koh larn, koh sichang, koh surin also, cheers!!
Thanks for the suggestion :)
I am very happy to present the islands of Thailand and thank you very much. Personally, I'm Thai but I haven't been to all the islands yet. Must add it to the travel list😄
Thank you very much 🙏
I'm rooting for you.♥️
Thank you so much for this sweet message! 🥰❤
Thailand… Amazing country ❤
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I have been to Thailand 4 times and been to Phuket, Railey, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lipe, Koh Kradan, Koh Muk, Koh Ngai, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Krabi and Koh Lanta. I would like to visit Koh Kood and Koh Chang.
fave two islands?
@@christianbeaupre7989 Koh Lipe and Koh Phi Phi
koh lipe is amazing, not crowdy (only in the weekends) and has a lot to offer! greatest place ever!
The water visibility is fantastic :)
It's amazing! ❤
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Hi Elena,
I am a travel agent from Germany and this is by far the best video I have found for an island comparison/summary! I haven't been to Thailand yet and this video helps me so much to support my clients in their decision where to go. Thank you for your great work!
Hi J,
Thank you for your lovely message.❤
If you ever need a review of a particular destination in Thailand, let me know. I can make you a video on demand. ☺
If you're interested to get to know Thailand better, not just the islands, I have a 90min film here: twoducklingproductions.vhx.tv/checkout/time-out-in-thailand/purchase
Best wishes and thanks again for your kind comment
Very interesting video. I have been to Chang, Samui, Phucket, Krabi, Railay, and Lanta. I really was looking forward to spending a week or so on Koh Lipe, but I don't know after this video. However, the thing that makes me want to try is I really liked Koh Samui and did not like Koh Lanta at all, I thought it was boring. You literally felt the opposite. I like the quiet uninhabited places, but only for like a day or two. I prefer places with more going on.
Thanks for your comment. ☺
We've met fantastic people on Koh Lanta. Our friends made us feel like family. We ended up living there for 5 months and got to know the island and its community; this is why I am attached to this place. But overall, I agree with you. Compared to other places, Koh Lanta is a bit more boring.
To me, Koh Lipe feels claustrophobic and unkept. It's a pity because this tiny island probably used to be a real paradise. The water around the island is gorgeous. It's a bit of an investment to get there, and the hotels are not cheap. (I have a detailed video on just Koh Lipe on my channel.)
An alternative to Koh Lipe is Koh Kradan. It has the same amazing water and is easier to reach.
Let me know if you make it to Koh Lipe. I would love to hear your opinion. ☀🙂
Melhor guia
Thnx for this info !! It helped me a lot just one question .. does it rain all throughout September .. Ed are planing to visit Khao lak in September
Thanks for watching this video.
Here are some websites that can help with the weather on Khao Lak in September:
wanderlog.com/weather/173/9/khao-lak-weather-in-september
www.accuweather.com/en/th/khao-lak/319933/weather-forecast/319933
www.timeanddate.com/weather/@8242718/ext
Have a fantastic holiday!
Thanks for the summary. Did you take Malaria tablets when you travelled around South Thailand?
Hi Ben, I did not use Malaria pills in Thailand. You're good in the main tourist places. If you do go to some very remote jungle areas, you can always ask the Thai Travel Clinic for advice on pills and vaccines: www.thaitravelclinic.com/
I would add that you can book an amazing snorkeling tour from Bang Bao pier at Koh Chang. You will go to Ko Rong and Ko Yak Lek that are one of the best snorkeling spots in Thailand.
Absolutely! ❤
Koh Rang/Koh Yak (near Koh Chang); Koh Ha (near Koh Lanta) + Koh Nang Yuan (near Koh Tao) are some of my favorite snorkeling spots in Thailand. 😍
Thanks for the kind comment!
Merci beaucoup pour votre vidéo et témoignage sur ces différentes îles...
Je dois partir en décembre pour les fêtes de fin d'année à koh Kood et Koh Chang...
Vous me rassurez sur mes choix.
a bientôt pour d'autres vidéos ❤
Merci pour ton message, Éric. 🥰 Koh Kood et Koh Chang sont magnifiques. Les deux îles ont des collines, fais gaffe si tu loues une moto. Koh Kood est mon île préférée de toute la Thaïlande.
Profites bien des vacances! ❤
Let's go thailand's
Um sonho de todo mundo ir à Tailândia ❤❤
Tailândia! ❤❤❤
que interessante
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Interessante
No Koh Samet? Beautiful little island we'll be returning to this year.
Hi Paully, I'll check out Koh Samet next time. Thanks for the recommendation.
I’d like to see a tier list. Just because their lists are fun, I know you kind of covered that at the end of the video.
I can make you a video with a tier list. Coming up at some point in the future. Thanks for watching.
Welcome!
I loved Koh Phangan the most of all the island Ive been to. Could easily move there (i wish!) Koh Tao, Koh Lipe and Koh Lanta are also favourites. But I loved them all (except Railay, over rated and packed with tourists). I love Thailand so much! 🌴🦎
Thanks for your kind comments and for watching this video. Koh Phangan would be my favorite island to move to as well. 😍
Been to a lot of these including 3 to Lipe and our 3rd to Kradan in Feb...PhiPhi used to be nice but has been ruined sadly.
I have recently bought a couple of hotel rooms in Jombien. Now I want to explore Thailand as a whole. I would really appreciate the list that you mentioned of the best places to stay. I will travel to Thailand from Australia later this year for eight weeks and then keep on returning until I retire and relocate on a permanent basis. Any advice on travelling around in Thailand would be much appreciated. 🙂
I cannot attach a pdf list of hotels on TH-cam. If you email me, I can send it to you. All the information is in the description of this video. I've made a travel documentary about Thailand. It might be a good point to start your research. You can see the places Mike and I loved most. Again, the information is in the description of this video.
Good luck with your trip and relocation! Thailand is an amazing country. ❤
Can you please share the hotel names and room rents of all those islands that you have stayed
Hello! Please email me so I can send you the file. I cannot upload files on TH-cam. bigtravelstories@gmail.com
koh lipe 12 years ago, didnt have one real road, only sandy hikes to walk around on. and there was one hotel that they started to build. almost no longtailboats by the beach, and it was a real paradise. now it has been to much exploited sadly. Koh Kradan was and still seem to be a real paradise. but with a few never acomondations it seems. was only 1 before. nice video, i would love to back anyday.
Thanks for sharing your memories, Magnus! I cannot imagine Koh Lipe with only one hotel. A real undiscovered paradise. You're lucky to have experienced the island before the crowds of tourists. Koh Kradan is still a great place. Tons of people visit during the day, but at night, the island is very peaceful. Thanks for watching this video.
Hi Elana, can you please provide me with that accommodation list? I'm mainly after ho chang and ko mak places. This is for my daughter and me.
Hi M. Goldie, if you email me, I can email you all the information back. I cannot attach a pdf file in this chat. My email is in the description of each video. On Koh Chang we stayed at a friend's place on Bailan bay. I would not recommend this hotel for your trip. On Koh Mak, we rented two houses from Good Time Sports Resort. One of the houses was on the beach. The other house was in a beautiful garden. We also rented a scooter from the hotel. Good Time Sports is a family resort and Yodying, the owner, is a great guy.
Have a fantastic holiday in Thailand! ❤
@@TravelRoads Thanks Elana ☺️
I emailed, i actually got it wrong (so many islands!) I ment koh Kood. Any suggestions for 2 or 3 quiet guest close to a beach and some eateries?
@@Snuffkin Hi Marielize, I just emailed you some information. Look for a place on Ban Ao Jak or Bang Bao Beach. Most beaches on Koh Kut are amazing, so no matter where you stay you cannot go wrong. You just need to figure out your transportation so you can see the entire island. It's worth going around Koh Kut. There's also the Khlong Chao waterfall you can swim in. It's a super fun experience.
May I ask you the name of the villa in Koh Yao Noi? :)
Hello Nicola, the villa of Koh Yao Noi is this one: www.luxuryrentalthai.com/bungalow-en (Bungalow Cha Cha).
Humm
Im interested to know of the real estate in Koh Lanta
Hi Susan, send me an email. ☀🌴
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only 5 minutes into the video and im already amazed by the in depth knowledge. this is the best island guide ive came across. thank you so much.
Thanks for the kind comment, Angelo! Your support is much appreciated. 🥰❤
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@@paulfurey6033 lol im not actually xD
Go to Philippines! Filipinos are waiting for you to explore untouch islands
As a budget Solo traveler which islands in Thailand are the best for privacy, making friends & suitable to stay for couple of days each,
Pls help, I need tips..
Hello Gannu, for a two-day stay, you can try Koh PhiPhi, Koh Mak, Koh Chang, Koh Lanta, Koh Tao, Koh Kradan, or Kho Phangan (it's a bigger island, and two days here is not enough, but you can easily make plenty of friends on this island). Enjoy your holiday!
U forget koh jum
Koh bulone and some more
Try them next time
Next time! :)
@@TravelRoads do it
For me koh jum best
Try it
In regards to Koh Ngai, Kradan, Mook, Libong, did you feel that the mosquitoes were all about the same or worse in particular islands?
Overall, the mosquitoes are about the same. I am allergic, so I pay attention. Our hotel on Koh Ngai had the most mosquitoes flying around. We had a net over the bed, and that was really needed.
The main beach on Koh Mook has tons of sandflies. Sandflies can be worse than mosquitoes. Their bites stay on my skin for weeks.
Koh Kradan was the island with the least mosquitoes/sandflies. There's a nice sea breeze at night and not too many mosquitoes. If you venture into the jungle behind the hotels (ex: go to Sunset Point), then you will need repellent. I did not see many mosquitoes on Koh Libong. This is the only place I got food poisoning (out of 3 years living in Thailand). Koh Libong is very interesting as not many people go there, but you need to be careful where you eat.
Overall, take a repellent with you to avoid getting bitten. I use a completely natural repellent, and it seems to work.
@@TravelRoads Thank you for the info! Makes sense about the mosquitos on Ngai because of the standing water by the resort. Did Charlie beach have a lot of sand flies as well?
Sorry to hear about the food poisoning in Koh Libong. Can i ask if it was at a restaurant or resort? I would like to avoid that spot. If you don't want to mention the name on here, I can email you.
@@user-fi7km3vp4g You're right about Koh Ngai. Lots of standing water next to the resort.
Charlie Beach was ok. We went there only once, right before a storm, and there was a breeze that could've prevented the sandflies.
I'm not 100% sure about the ordeal on Koh Libong, but I blame it on a street food stall. It might be best to stick to reputable restaurants and hotels for your meals. I'm not sure if the hygiene is very high on the island.
hello, does your friend have a website, with different real estate for sale, we are looking for a property to buy in koh lanta
Hello, just send me an email, and I will forward you some information.
Which island is best for permanent living? Medical etc etc. Cost of living
Tough question to answer without knowing more about you, your lifestyle, and preferences. ☺
They have great hospitals in Phuket, but it's really not my favorite island. Do you need a fast/immediate connection to Bangkok (Phuket, Koh Samui) or are you ok traveling a bit further (Koh Phangan, Koh Lanta)? What type of community you would enjoy living in? For myself, I would pick Koh Phangan or Koh Lanta.
@@TravelRoads I would love Koh Phi Phi. I am retiring with my wife. Need things to do. We are very active. Cycling hiking swimming. Want some live music. One good hospital
@@darkmattersproject2951 Koh Phi Phi is very small. I would not recommend this island if you are looking for cycling, hiking, swimming, etc..
Try Koh Phangan or Koh Samui. ☺
@@TravelRoads Thank you
Which island are best to visit in June and July
There are many websites that track the local weather in real time; please search online for accurate 2024 predictions for June and July.
I'd look into Koh Phangan/Koh Samui/Koh Tao despite the weekly rainfalls.
Otimk
basically the best island is on the east near cambodia
yes :)
Great video. But sorry, Koh Kood is not a muslim island.
Sorry if I am wrong. ☺My impression comes from the people we've met and stayed with. Like the rest of the Muslim islands in Thailand, Koh Kood doesn't have big supermarkets, bars, or clubs. Are you sure Koh Kood is not a majority Muslim? 🤔
@@TravelRoads Yes, i am. Koh Kood is located in eastern Thailand, near Cambodia. It is a buddhist island. You will not find a mosque there.
почему не по-русски? теперь понимаю, когда говорят из деревни можно уехать )))
Hi Albert, sorry I don't speak Russian :)
@@TravelRoads ok, learn it, you have a strong russian accent haha, which could be two options: 1 - you are russian, but dont want to confess it, and 2) pretend you are not Russian ))
@@albertbas2837
I'm Bulgarian. Here's my other channel if you're interested:
www.youtube.com/@GoWithEli
I'm ready to go back!! 🌴🤿🛵💯