Thailand's Islands

Koh Lanta is Krabi's quieter alternative to Phuket - 12km of Long Beach, world-class diving at Hin Daeng, and a mangrove national park. Full guide.

A guide to Koh Phi Phi - Maya Bay, snorkelling, the viewpoint hike, and how to visit from Phuket or Krabi.

Phuket is Thailand's largest island - 39 beaches, day trips to Phi Phi and James Bond Island, and every price point from budget to five-star. Full guide.

Koh Chang is 4 hours from Bangkok by bus and ferry - Thailand's second largest island. White Sand Beach, jungle treks, waterfalls, and diving. Full guide.

Koh Kood has no airport and no 7-Eleven - that's the point. Guide to Klong Chao beach, Nam Tok Waterfall, and how to get there from Laem Ngop.

Koh Phangan's Full Moon Party draws 30,000 people monthly - but Thong Nai Pan Yai is one of the Gulf's finest beaches and mostly ignored. Guide to both.

A guide to Koh Samet - the closest island to Bangkok, the best beaches, getting there from the capital, and what to expect in and out of peak season.

Koh Samui has its own airport and Thailand's best concentration of luxury resorts - plus fast ferry links to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Full guide.

Koh Tao is one of the cheapest places in the world to get PADI-certified - from around THB 9,000. Guide to dive schools, snorkelling, and getting there.