Mass tourism is putting pressure on Thailand's most popular islands. Here are some alternatives to consider.
Koh Jum/Koh Pu: Either name will doAn easygoing vibe pervades the bougainvillea-draped lanes and sparsely developed beaches on this two-name island, which delights those coming from the bustle of nearby Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta.
Some prefer remote Luboa Beach for the cheap huts and mellow vibe at bars like Peace Paradise, one of a few painted red, yellow and green.Local boats depart from Laem Kruat in Krabi. During the high season, ferries running between Krabi town and Koh Lanta stop at Jum/Pu.The"Pearl Island" of Trang province is a top-notch base for island hopping, with plenty of beaches and jungle trails for on-island amusement.
Afterward, settle into Mong Bar at sunset followed by Ting Tong Bar after dark for stories of cobras and wild-eyed Swedes.Local boats depart from Kuan Thung Khu pier near Trang town, and regional island-hopping ferries stop at Mook in high season.Most of the small resorts on Koh Libong stand on Lang Kao Beach, with its many swings hung beneath the lava-red leaves of umbrella trees.
Amid the mangroves and sea grass of Libong Wildlife Sanctuary, kayakers might have a close encounter with some of the last of roughly 200 dugongs, gentle relatives of the manatee, alive in Thailand.Hat Yao pier in Trang province services the local ferries.Koh Lao Liang offers beachside camping and stunning limestone cliffs.Those looking to avoid the masses at some of Thailand's most beautiful small islands should head for Koh Lao Liang -- two stunning islands that rise from the Andaman Sea.
Snorkeling and kayaking are possible, but many visitors are happiest swinging in a hammock or wandering past the goats, butterflies and batik fabrics hung out to dry. With a name that means"Mysterious Island" in an old Malay dialect, Koh Tarutao served as a prison from 1937-48 and signage at fascinating Talo Wao Bay recounts how abandoned prisoners turned to piracy for survival during World War II.
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