10 Best Islands in Thailand
Thailand has 1,400+ islands. Here are 10 worth your trip, ranked by experience type.
1. Koh Phi Phi
Famous Maya Bay + cliffs + cliff jumping + parties + day trips from Krabi
2. Koh Samui
Family-friendly + Big Buddha + Chaweng + airport access + Lipa Noi sunset
3. Koh Phangan
Full Moon Party + jungle yoga retreats + Haad Rin + Bottle Beach
4. Koh Tao
Best diving + cheap PADI certifications + Sairee Beach + nightlife
5. Koh Lanta
Mellow vibe + family-friendly + long beach + lower-key than Phi Phi
6. Koh Lipe
Maldives-like beaches + Tarutao National Park + ferry from Malaysia
7. Koh Chang
Eastern Thailand + jungles + waterfalls + bigger + national park
8. Koh Yao Noi
Quiet boutique island between Phuket + Krabi + family + boutique hotels
9. Phuket
Largest island + every type of beach + Patong nightlife + family resorts
10. Similan Islands
Liveaboard diving paradise + closed May-October for conservation