26 of the best · the Thai Islands, Thailand
Things to Do in the Thai Islands
National parks and marine parks, old towns and temples, viewpoints and dive sites.
Our 26 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-25
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Thai islands.
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Sino-European shophouses
Phuket Old Town
Terraced shophouses, shrines and cafés along Thalang, Dibuk and Krabi roads.
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Phuket’s Peranakan heritage
Peranakan Museum
A museum of Phuket’s Peranakan heritage in the Old Town.
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The Andaman Sea 19
Phuket, Krabi and Railay, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Phang Nga Bay. Best November to April.
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A warm-spring pool in the forest
Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot)
An emerald-green pool fed by warm streams in the lowland forest.
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A lagoon in the limestone
Ko Hong lagoon
A limestone island with a hidden lagoon and a curved white beach.
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Snorkelling and white sand
Ko Racha Yai
An island off Phuket’s southern tip, with white beaches and coral for snorkelling.
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The limestone needle
Ko Tapu (James Bond Island)
The limestone needle in Phang Nga Bay, made famous by a 1974 film.
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The southern tip
Mu Ko Lanta National Park
The national park at Lanta’s southern tip, with its lighthouse and the outer islands.
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Phuket’s Peranakan heritage
Peranakan Museum
A museum of Phuket’s Peranakan heritage in the Old Town.
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Sino-European shophouses
Phuket Old Town
Terraced shophouses, shrines and cafés along Thalang, Dibuk and Krabi roads.
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Dawn over the bay
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
A viewpoint over Phang Nga Bay’s limestone islands and mangroves.
The Gulf of Thailand 4
Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Driest from January; wettest October to December.
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Around 40 islands
Ang Thong Marine National Park
An archipelago of around 40 islands, by day boat from Samui.
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The eastern seaboard 3
Koh Chang and Koh Samet, closest to Bangkok. Calm November to April.
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The island’s park
Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park
The national park covering Ko Samet and its neighbours.
