Phuket’s Nearby Islands
As the gateway to both the Andaman Sea and Phang Nga Bay, Phuket boasts many stunning islands with palm-fringed white sand beaches, surrounded by clear waters with great diving and snorkeling spots. Most islands are easy to get to on a day-trip or by chartering a boat, and many of the larger islands have accommodation making them ideal for an idyllic island getaway.
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Coral Island
Known as Koh Hae in Thai, Coral Island acquired its English name from the Coral Island Resort located on the island. Of course... read more
Coral Island
Known as Koh Hae in Thai, Coral Island acquired its English name from the Coral Island Resort located on the island. Of course the island does possess some coral off its coastline with some good diving and snorkelling spots. Snorkelling here is well suited to... read more
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Koh Lanta Island
Koh Lanta is actually a group of 52 islands that form the southernmost district of Krabi Province. The two largest islands, Koh... read more
Koh Lanta Island
Koh Lanta is actually a group of 52 islands that form the southernmost district of Krabi Province. The two largest islands, Koh Lanta Yai and Koh Lanta Noi (literally “Big Lanta” and “Little Lanta”) are separated by a narrow strait... read more
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Koh Yao Islands
Koh Yao is actually a pair of islands in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, almost equidistant from Phuket and Krabi. These are known... read more
Koh Yao Islands
Koh Yao is actually a pair of islands in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, almost equidistant from Phuket and Krabi. These are known as Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi (Big Yao Island and Little Yao Island respectively), and are seperated by a narrow strait. Koh Yao... read more
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Phi Phi Island
Located in Krabi Province, Phi Phi is 40km from Krabi and Phuket, approximately 1.5 hours by ferry. The worldwide exposure the... read more
Phi Phi Island
Located in Krabi Province, Phi Phi is 40km from Krabi and Phuket, approximately 1.5 hours by ferry. The worldwide exposure the island gained in the Hollywood film “The Beach” made what was already a famous holiday island even more popular.... read more
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Racha Islands
Lying about 20kms south of Phuket, the Racha Islands comprise two islands, Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi. To confuse matters... read more
Racha Islands
Lying about 20kms south of Phuket, the Racha Islands comprise two islands, Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi. To confuse matters they are also known as Koh Raya Yai and Koh Raya Noi (Yai means “big” in Thai and as you may have already guessed, noi... read more
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Similan Islands
The Similan Islands are a group of nine islands about 100kms northwest of Phuket. The area has been designated the Similan Marine... read more
Similan Islands
The Similan Islands are a group of nine islands about 100kms northwest of Phuket. The area has been designated the Similan Marine National Park. The Similans are famed for their spectacular underwater scenery and marine life, and is regarded as one of the top... read more
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Surin Islands
The Surin Islands (Mu Koh Surin) are one of South Thailand’s more remote island destinations. This has allowed them to... read more
Surin Islands
The Surin Islands (Mu Koh Surin) are one of South Thailand’s more remote island destinations. This has allowed them to remain largely unspoilt and undeveloped. Though the islands are well-known for great scuba diving and snorkelling, the natural scenery... read more




