Island guide
Phuket
Thailand's largest island: a string of west-coast beaches, boat trips out to the Phang Nga Bay karsts, and a Sino-Portuguese old town on the far side.
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Andaman coast travel guides
The Andaman coast is the side of Thailand most people picture when they imagine the country: limestone towers rising out of clear water, longtail boats, and the islands scattered off Phuket and Krabi. It also has the most reliable beach weather in the country from November to April, exactly when the Gulf side is wet. These are the guides for that coast, from the busiest island to the emptiest.
Destination guides
Province guide
Krabi
Limestone cliffs over the Andaman coast: rock climbing at Railay, island-hopping from Ao Nang, and a riverside town as the mainland hub.
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Koh Lanta
A long, laid-back Andaman island whose west-coast beaches grow quieter the further south you drive, with an old town over on the eastern side.
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Koh Yao Yai
A quiet, undeveloped island in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, reached by boat from Phuket or Krabi, with karst views and few other tourists.
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15 June 2026
Koh Lanta travel guide: the slow island on the Andaman coast
Koh Lanta is where people go once they've decided Phuket is too much. Long quiet beaches, a real old town, and a pace that rewards staying put.
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Koh Yao Yai travel guide: the empty island in the middle of Phang Nga Bay
Koh Yao Yai sits in the most photographed bay in Thailand and almost nobody stops there. Here's what the quiet island between Phuket and Krabi is actually like.
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Phuket travel guide: where to stay, what to skip, and how to get around
Most people who say they hate Phuket stayed in Patong. The island is bigger and better than its reputation. Here's how to plan it properly.
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Krabi travel guide: beaches, limestone cliffs, and where to base yourself
Krabi is a province, not a beach. Where you stay changes the trip entirely. Here's how to navigate it.
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Railay Beach, Krabi: how to get there and what to expect
Railay is cut off from the mainland by limestone cliffs. Getting there takes 15 minutes by longtail boat. Here's what you find when you arrive.
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