The Andaman seaThe Andaman Sea or Burma Sea is a body of water to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Burma, west of Thailand and east of the Andaman Islands, India; it is part of the Indian Ocean. The sea has been traditionally used for fishery and transportation of goods between the coastal countries and its coral reefs and islands are popular tourist destinations. The fishery and tourist infrastructure was severely damaged by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Here we provide a short overview of the most interesting Islands in the Gulf of Thailand.•Phuket•Phang Nga•Phi Phi Islands•Lanta Island•Krabi•Khao Lak•Koh LipePhuketFor many, the main incentive to spend a holiday in Phuket is the incredibly wide reach of activities the island has to offer. Not only that, but with an encyclopaedia-long list of hotels and accommodation as well as startling scenery and seascapes, Phuket is a dream destination.The island's west coast has long been the 'tourism side' of the island, but nowadays the east coast and even some inland districts have been developed with new resorts springing up all the time. In spite of this, Phuket never feels crowded because of its size and pockets of tranquillity can easily be found.Phi Phi IslandPeople come for the beauty, stay for the party then find themselves missing the island for months afterwards. Phi Phi is at once seductive, vibrant and fascinating with its colorful scenery and prolific nightlife.Located roughly halfway between Phuket, Thailand's biggest island, and Krabi Province, Phi Phi Don, the largest of the five-island Phi Phi island group and the only permanently inhabited one is the centre of tourist-related activities. The bright turquoise of the water in Ton Sai Bay contrasting with the rich hues of the vertically rising limestone cliffs makes for an unforgettable first impression. Lantha IslandKoh Lanta is ideally situated in the growing southern Thailand province of Krabi, Koh Lanta has converted from an 80's backpacker haunt into a new hot spots in South East Asia. And while budget travelers still find ample space to cool their heels, Lanta has gone up-market in the past few years with new four and five star resorts dotting its picturesque 40 kilometers of Andaman Sea coastline. The island's proximity to Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi and even Bangkok, makes it a great holiday alternative to other crowded and commercial tropical island destinations.Koh Lanta is actually made of two islands; Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai. Koh Lanta Noi is the smaller of the two islands and doesn't have tourist facilities. Visitors traveling by road from the mainland travel across the smaller island on the way to the resorts on Koh Lanta Yai.KrabiKrabi Province has long been a favorite destination for discerning travelers wishing to get away from the crowds. In fact, Krabi has everything that other destinations trumpet, albeit delivered in a more discreet manner. Krabi's coasts have a double whammy in that they are lined with impressive limestone outcrops ideal for rock climbing and the sea is a translucent green, unique to this area. While Ao Nang is party central and home to many hotels and a vibrant nightlife scene, Krabi Town retains its provincial feel and is frequented more by backpackers wishing to use the many guest houses as base camp.While Ao Nang is party central and home to many hotels and a vibrant nightlife scene, Krabi Town retains its provincial feel and is frequented more by backpackers wishing to use the many guest houses as base camp.Khao LakSome 100km north of Phuket Island, Khao Lak is the tourism centre of Phang Nga Province. The area luxuriates in beautiful untouched beaches, lush national parks and wonderful scuba diving options.Khao Lak Town itself is not large but nevertheless has an interesting, if subdued nightlife and numerous restaurants as well as a range of shops selling souvenirs, spectacles and memorabilia. The area is home to many resorts, ranging from bungalows to five-star accommodations, many of which are beach side and is therefore a popular tourist destination. Kho LipeMaybe the the most beautiful islands at the Tarutao Marine Park and currently one of the most sought after places for island lovers. This small island sits at the Southern most part of the marine park and the name Koh Lipe (pronounced Lee Pay) comes from the local sea gypsy name which means Paper Island. Koh Lipe is also known as the Maldives of Thailand as the waters here are amazingly crystal clear while the unspoiled beaches are donned with pure white sand. The paradise is also known by many other spellings such as Koh Lipeh, Ko Lipey, Ko Leepay and Ko Lipe.Koh Lipe is also easily accessible as there are various ways from Phuket, Ko Lanta, Pak Barra and also Langkawi Island in Malaysia
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The Andaman sea
The Andaman Sea or Burma Sea is a body of water to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Burma, west of Thailand and east of the
Andaman Islands, India; it is part of the Indian Ocean. The sea has been traditionally used for fishery and transportation of goods between the
coastal countries and its coral reefs and islands are popular tourist destinations. The fishery and tourist infrastructure was severely damaged
by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
Here we provide a short overview of the most interesting Islands in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Phuket
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Phang Nga
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Phi Phi Islands
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Lanta Island
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Krabi
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Khao Lak
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Koh Lipe
Phuket
For many, the main incentive to spend a holiday in Phuket is the incredibly wide reach of activities the island has to offer. Not only that, but
with an encyclopaedia-long list of hotels and accommodation as well as startling scenery and seascapes, Phuket is a dream destination.
The island's west coast has long been the 'tourism side' of the island, but nowadays the east coast and even some inland districts have been
developed with new resorts springing up all the time. In spite of this, Phuket never feels crowded because of its size and pockets of tranquillity
can easily be found.
Phi Phi Island
People come for the beauty, stay for the party then find themselves missing the island for months afterwards. Phi Phi is at once seductive,
vibrant and fascinating with its colorful scenery and prolific nightlife.
Located roughly halfway between Phuket, Thailand's biggest island, and Krabi Province, Phi Phi Don, the largest of the five-island Phi Phi
island group and the only permanently inhabited one is the centre of tourist-related activities. The bright turquoise of the water in Ton Sai Bay
contrasting with the rich hues of the vertically rising limestone cliffs makes for an unforgettable first impression.
Lantha Island
Koh Lanta is ideally situated in the growing southern Thailand province of Krabi, Koh Lanta has converted from an 80's backpacker haunt into
a new hot spots in South East Asia. And while budget travelers still find ample space to cool their heels, Lanta has gone up-market in the past
few years with new four and five star resorts dotting its picturesque 40 kilometers of Andaman Sea coastline. The island's proximity to Phuket,
Phi Phi, Krabi and even Bangkok, makes it a great holiday alternative to other crowded and commercial tropical island destinations.
Koh Lanta is actually made of two islands; Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai. Koh Lanta Noi is the smaller of the two islands and doesn't have
tourist facilities. Visitors traveling by road from the mainland travel across the smaller island on the way to the resorts on Koh Lanta Yai.
Krabi
Krabi Province has long been a favorite destination for discerning travelers wishing to get away from the crowds. In fact, Krabi has everything
that other destinations trumpet, albeit delivered in a more discreet manner. Krabi's coasts have a double whammy in that they are lined with
impressive limestone outcrops ideal for rock climbing and the sea is a translucent green, unique to this area.
While Ao Nang is party central and home to many hotels and a vibrant nightlife scene, Krabi Town retains its provincial feel and is frequented
more by backpackers wishing to use the many guest houses as base camp.
While Ao Nang is party central and home to many hotels and a vibrant nightlife scene, Krabi Town retains its provincial feel and is frequented
more by backpackers wishing to use the many guest houses as base camp.
Khao Lak
Some 100km north of Phuket Island, Khao Lak is the tourism centre of Phang Nga Province. The area luxuriates in beautiful untouched
beaches, lush national parks and wonderful scuba diving options.
Khao Lak Town itself is not large but nevertheless has an interesting, if subdued nightlife and numerous restaurants as well as a range of
shops selling souvenirs, spectacles and memorabilia. The area is home to many resorts, ranging from bungalows to five-star
accommodations, many of which are beach side and is therefore a popular tourist destination.
Kho Lipe
Maybe the the most beautiful islands at the Tarutao Marine Park and currently one of the most sought after places for island lovers. This small
island sits at the Southern most part of the marine park and the name Koh Lipe (pronounced Lee Pay) comes from the local sea gypsy name
which means Paper Island. Koh Lipe is also known as the Maldives of Thailand as the waters here are amazingly crystal clear while the
unspoiled beaches are donned with pure white sand. The paradise is also known by many other spellings such as Koh Lipeh, Ko Lipey, Ko
Leepay and Ko Lipe.
Koh Lipe is also easily accessible as there are various ways from Phuket, Ko Lanta, Pak Barra and also Langkawi Island in Malaysia
