I have mixed opinions about the thai islands. They are all so touristy and full on. Im glad ive been but it was sad to see that Thailand has been turned by westerners to a new magulf. Lots of chavy families. I like partying dont get me wrong but not with these idiots.
We went to krabi first-ao nang beach. Seemingly beautiful islands and beach. We went out for massages on the beqch and a night out at amys bar. Where we were served cocktails by a lady boy. It was fun but it was seedy. Plenty of gogo-go girls on poles and fat middleaged men leering. It rained which was a shame as we would have liked to have gone to james bond island.
Phuket- the h is silent. If you are thinking of visiting and consider yourself in any way educated or classy... avoid. Patong beach especially. Thai people grab you and drag you into their bars. I had the words ping pong show screamed at me many many times. Please dont ask what this is if you dont know... lots n lots of go go girls everywhere. People actually bring their children here...
Things that saved Phuket was riding an elephant and going to see simons cabaret show... embracing the tackiness. The beach was average.
Phi Phi- thank god for phi phi. It is a true Hollywood scarlet. Not sure for how much longer though. Its a tiny island yhats getting crowded. We did the pilgrimage to maya bay. This was stunning if only there was less people. This is the island you should head for. We also did snorkeling trips around the island at various points. It was a bit more secluded and the lime stone cliffs are stunning. Of course its full of bars and people partying on the beach. It is hard to avoid this, but there are tasteful rooftop bars to be had.
Koh Samui. Not going to lie more of the western annoyance as mentioned above. Its saving grace is the beach and quieter party scene. We went to ark bar on chaweng beach front, worth a gander. We also went to agthong marine park. We paid 1100 b for a full day trip with kayaking. I actually think its nicer than halong bay but smaller.
Koh Phang nang- considering its reputation of full moon parties. This was my other favourite. We hired a jeep ro drive around the island. We went to a view point, several beautiful beaches and some of the best snorkeling ever. I also ran into a school friend called leanne. Every few days there is a party. We went to experience a jungle party. The setting is awesome. There is a massive tiger head made from lanterns as the stage. Everyone is having fun and covered in neon paint. Last island with sophie and Lorna. Sad to say goodbye to them.
Koh toa- oliver had a great time learning to scuba dive. He said the fish and the visiblity were out of ghis world.
I on the otherhand was very poorly with dengue fever. So cant say much due to 3 days spent in my dorm room.
