The best islands in Thailand
The top 3 according to 275 votes from people: Koh Phi Phi · Koh Samui · Koh Lanta. (Updated Oct 24, 2023.)
From party islands to diving hubs and quiet castaway spots: Thailand's best islands according to Rough Guides and travellers who have island-hopped them all.
Top 10
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1
Koh Phi Phi
Limestone cliffs and turquoise bays, with Maya Bay from the film The Beach.
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2
Koh Samui
Resort island in the Gulf, gateway to Ang Thong National Marine Park.
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Koh Lanta
Laid-back island with long beaches, good for families.
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4
Koh Tao
One of the world's most popular places to learn to scuba dive.
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Koh Kood
Quiet, jungle-covered island near Cambodia with clear water and waterfalls.
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6
Phuket
Thailand's largest island, with beaches for every taste and international flights.
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Koh Chang
Thailand's third-largest island, with rainforest and waterfalls.
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8
Koh Phangan
Famous for the Full Moon Party at Haad Rin, with quiet northern beaches.
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9
Koh Lipe
Small island near Malaysia with powder-white beaches and coral reefs.
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10
Koh Mak
Small, car-light island in the Trat archipelago with coconut plantations.
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11
Koh Yao Noi
Rural island in Phang Nga Bay with views of limestone karsts.
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12
Koh Ngai
Tiny Trang island of resorts and snorkelling over coral.
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Comments (3)
Koh Lanta is perfect for families, chill and long beaches.
Koh Kood is my favourite, untouched.
Koh Phi Phi is overcrowded now, beautiful but busy.