Thailand's Most Special Islands and What Each Is Known For
7 min readFrom the THAI TROPIC blog
Phuket
The largest, most tourism-developed island — the most direct flight options and hotel variety.
Koh Phi Phi
Known for its cliff scenery and clear water — popular for day trips from Phuket or Krabi, also as an overnight destination.
Koh Samui and Koh Phangan
In the Gulf area, with different character from the west coast — Koh Samui more family-friendly, Koh Phangan better known for nightlife.
Koh Tao
Known mainly as a diving destination — one of the cheapest places in the world to get a diving certification.
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