7 of the best · the Thai Islands, Thailand
Getting to the Thai Islands: Flights, Ferries and Yachts
Airports, fast boats and car ferries, marinas and yacht charters.
Our 7 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.
The full list: Getting there, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
The Andaman Sea 5
Phuket, Krabi and Railay, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Phang Nga Bay. Best November to April.
The Gulf of Thailand 2
Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Driest from January; wettest October to December.
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Samui, Phangan and Tao
Lomprayah
High-speed catamarans linking Samui, Phangan, Tao and the mainland.
