{"id":2063,"date":"2023-11-05T05:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T18:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/a-guide-to-thailands-best-islands\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T03:49:32","slug":"a-guide-to-thailands-best-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/a-guide-to-thailands-best-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Thailand\u2019s Best Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So many islands, so little time \u2013 we’re here to help you plan your adventure to Thailand’s best islands.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thailand\u2019s best islands are a treasure trove of white-sand beaches, limestone cliffs and turquoise waters filled with marine life. It\u2019s your tropical paradise dreams come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

With over 1,000 islands to choose from, it can be a mammoth task to narrow down which to visit. Will it be Koh Phi Phi Don and its heavenly beaches? Koh Samui with its buzzing foodie scene? Or are you seeking stellar scuba-diving sites at Koh Tao? Read on for our pick of Thailand<\/a>\u2019s best islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Koh Samui<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can’t look past Koh Samui<\/a> when it comes to discovering Thailand’s best islands. This gem is a popular tourist destination \u2013 and for good reason. Koh Samui\u2019s laidback vibe makes it a great spot to take the family. Spend a day at tranquil Maenam Beach on the island\u2019s north coast, where calm waters are perfect for swimming. The beach is fringed by palm trees and just beyond, you\u2019ll find Fisherman\u2019s Village, a pedestrian street lined with cafes and shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pack your swimmers and head\u202fsoutheast\u202ffor\u202fNa Muang\u202fWaterfalls. Surrounded by lush\u202fforest, these sister waterfalls\u202fcascade into\u202fa large waterhole \u2013 perfect for an afternoon dip.\u202fMeanwhile, at\u202fAng Thong National Marine Park\u202f\u2013\u202fan archipelago of 42 islands east of Koh Samui\u202f\u2013 spend\u202fa day\u202fkayaking, hiking and\u202fsnorkelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foodies will rejoice at the abundance of mouthwatering dining options on Koh Samui. Fill your belly with traditional Thai dishes cooked to perfection: think massaman curry, papaya salad and mango sticky rice. You can also feast on freshly caught rock lobster at a seaside restaurant, pop into one of the many k\u00f4w gang\u202f(rice and curry) shops or order a pad thai straight-from-the-pan at a local market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get here:<\/strong> Fly from Bangkok or Phuket to Koh Samui Airport (USM).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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