Never a Dull Moment in the Thai Islands

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Never a Dull Moment in the Thai Islands

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Thai Islands
The Thai islands have been a hugely popular
destination with British tourists in recent
times.
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Thai Islands

• Easily accessible from the Thai capital
  Bangkok, they continue to enchant their visitors
  with a captivating combination of beautiful
  scenery, wild night life and adventure
  activities. The marked difference in atmosphere
  between the various islands is perfectly
  illustrated by three islands in the Gulf of
  Thailand, just off Thailands east coast Koh
  Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.

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Koh Samui Island

• The main access point of the islands in the
  Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is served by daily
  flights from Bangkok. New arrivals are taken to
  the miniscule terminal (pictured) in buggies
  normally more at home on a golf course. Koh Samui
  is a lively island and a great place to let your
  hair down upon arrival.

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Koh Samui Island

• For a more relaxed time in Koh Samui, Mae Nam
  is less developed than other parts of the island
  and is still predominantly a backpacker beach.
  Alternatively, take a speed boat over to the
  pristine beaches of Mu Ko Ang Thong National
  Marine Park which inspired the novel and then
  film The Beach.

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Koh Tao Island

• A calmer alternative to other more hedonistic
  Thai islands, tiny Koh Tao is free from large
  hotel resorts and is ideal for recharging the
  batteries after a full moon party. Its name in
  Thai means Turtle Island, although it was given
  this name because of its shape rather than its
  marine life. Nevertheless, Koh Tao is an
  important nesting point for Hawksbill and Green
  Turtles and draws diving enthusiasts from around
  the world.

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Koh Tao Island

• Koh Tao remained relatively untouched by
  tourism until the 1980s. There are still only
  three main settlements no Koh Tao Haad Sairee,
  Ban Mae Haad and Chalok Ban Kao. You will find
  several diving schools on Koh Tao, many of which
  offer accommodation along with diving excursions
  and courses.

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Koh Phangan Island

• Koh Phangans Full Moon parties have now
  become almost a rite of passage amongst young
  backpackers and are now legendary. Held on Haad
  Rin beach once a month whenever the moon is at
  its fullest, Full Moon parties draw an estimated
  20,000-30,000 people each month and offer a truly
  cosmopolitan experience with revellers from all
  four corners of the globe.

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Koh Phangan Island

• Accommodation can be thin on the ground on the
  night itself so its a good idea to book in
  advance. Likewise, ferries from Koh Samui are
  usually very busy immediately before a Full Moon
  party so try and get tickets in advance.

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Conclusion

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  a closer look at the artistic side of the Island.
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