Islands in Thailand Tips for Thailand

The islands in Thailand are amazing! Enjoy the beauty of Hawaii or Fiji for way less money. Among the many Thai islands are places to party, places to relax, and even islands with no electricity where you can play Robinson Crusoe.

These tips for enjoying the islands in Thailand will help you get the most out of your visit.

Flights to Phuket (Read more)

Some visitor’s info for Phuket — the largest, most developed, and most visited island in Thailand.

Don’t Swim Near Sewage Drains

When swimming on the beach, avoid drainage areas and pipes; pick another place to swim! Many times raw, untreated sewage is drained directly into the ocean, particularly in the islands. Infections, HEPA, and other nasties can result.

Koh Lanta Long Beach

Long Beach – known locally as Pra Ae Beach – is the best beach on the island of Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta is large, but many beaches in the south are rocky and impossible to swim during low tide. Long Beach has a pleasant vibe.

Go to Sairee on Koh Tao

The ferry arrives in Mae Haad on Koh Tao. Mae Haad is the busiest port on the island; the beach and setting aren’t as nice. Don’t get talked into a guesthouse there, walk north (left) for 20 minutes to Sairee – a much nicer area of Koh Tao.

Watch Out for Bad Power

Many of the islands use generators for power, these can create power surges and sags on the line when they are started. Don’t charge your laptop or devices while you are away, you should be there to pull the plug if needed!

Bungalows

Charming bungalows are a great part of staying in the Thai islands, however, not all are created equal. Concrete bungalows have less insects, but they get scorching hot. Choose a wooden bungalow with a mosquito net provided.

Don’t Pay Entrance at the Full Moon Party

Don’t buy the “entrance bracelets” from people blocking access to the beach during the Koh Phangan Full Moon Party. There is no entrance charge to the party and these people are scammers selling overpriced bracelets.

Koh Lipe Thailand (Read more)

A complete travel guide to Koh Lipe – a tiny island on the west coast of Thailand. Everything you need to know about visiting beautiful Koh Lipe…

The Islands Cost More

The islands cost significantly more than mainland Thailand. Take toiletries, sunscreen, cigarettes, and other supplies with you rather than purchasing them from shops on the island.