Which island is good for couples to go to in Thailand?

The famous Phuket (Phuket) is Thailand's largest island, naturally, there are a variety of entertainment options ~ Elephant Island's development time is not very long, unlike Phuket, as lively ~ the island has a lot of waterfalls, the beach sand is considered to be Thailand's many islands inside the better ~ PP Island, many people believe that it is Asia's most beautiful scenic area, backed by limestone cliffs, is one of the world's best rock climbing sites. It is one of the best places in the world for rock climbing, and snorkeling and deep diving are also available on Koh Phangan. Koh Phangan, next to Koh Samui, is characterized by its blue waters and has very few tourists. In addition, there are some other islands in the south of Thailand such as Himelan, Surin and Pagan Islands are full of tropical flavors waiting for people to come.

Located about 20 kilometers southeast of Phuket, Thailand, Koh Phangan is a sister island consisting of two main islands and was designated as a Thai National Park in 1983. It is a place favored by the sun, with soft white sandy beaches, tranquil turquoise waters, natural caves, and unspoiled nature, which makes her stand out from the more than 30 outlying islands around Phuket and become one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in recent years.

Elephant Island, also known as Koh Chang, is named after the shape of an elephant's upper body, which looks like the back of an elephant playing in the sea from a bird's eye view. Located in the easternmost part of Thailand, Elephant Island is the second largest island in the country, covering an area of about 429 square kilometers, and is part of the province of Trat, which is also the most well-preserved island in Thailand's national parks.

Koh Phangan, the best place to dive

Koh Samui is an archipelago of more than 80 tropical islands, and after you've explored the main island, there are many more nearby, such as the not-too-distant island of Koh Phangan, or the turtle-like island of Ko Tao, which is the best place to go to find some secluded spots.

Koh Tao is one of the best dive sites in the Gulf of Siam, and can be reached by speedboat in an hour and a half from Koh Samui. The water is not as clear as the Maldives, but the visibility is quite good. The inverted islands are far from the crowds and development is limited, so you can often enjoy the luxury of hundreds of meters of sandy beaches all to yourself. The rich marine landscape in the sea, whether it is diving or floating in the sea, or even get up early in the morning to the beach to throw bread to feed the fish is a kind of enjoyment. There aren't any fancy hotels on Pour Island, but most of the lodges on Pour Island offer diving services and are inexpensive, with the average price of a hut with air-conditioning equipment at around 200 yuan per night, or about 50 yuan if you don't have air-conditioning or a fan.

Next to Inverted Island and across the sea from it is Koh Nang Yuan, an island of stunning beauty. Koh Nang Yuan is actually three small hills that rise out of the sea and are connected by two shallow "herringbone" shaped beaches in the center.

Koh Samet

An hour's drive south of Bangkok's international airport is the pier and a short ferry ride to Koh Samet, which has the most sunny days of the year in Thailand and is known for its heat and dryness. The sand is yellow and white and as fine as flour. The entire island of Koh Samet is not big, only 9 square kilometers, divided into 3 beaches, along the coastline is connected, the north of Saikaew Beach is the most lively and convenient, the beach is the largest and the most beautiful; Ao Phrao beach is not big, but a good place to see the sunset, and most of the resorts here are very advanced; Ao Phai is a little far away from the pier, but the people are very few, very popular with foreign tourists! . In fact, if you have the time and strength of foot, you can find a clean "private" beach on Koh Samet.

There are countless restaurants and bars on Koh Samet, and even the smallest of them can offer something delicious. The island's chefs are said to specialize in not only Thai food, but all sorts of weird and wonderful dishes, even Finnish.

Despite the crowds, Koh Samet is a simple place where seafood and tropical fruits are kept inexpensive, with a seafood meal costing around 150 yuan, as long as you don't order too much.

Payam Island: a true paradise

Koh Phayam, on the west side of the Andaman coast, isn't great for sightseeing, but it's definitely a good place to find some peace and quiet. It can be reached by an hour's high-speed yacht ride from Ranong. On the southwest side of the island is a 3-kilometer-long beach that comes in three or four colors, with the furthest beach from the sea white, yellow in the middle, grey or black furthest from the sea, and blue in places in the mornings, and dotted all the way around with coconut and cashew trees.

It's typically off the beaten track, with a reported maximum of 200 tourists even in high season. There are no banks or cash machines on the island, and even no cars, just motorcycles and bicycles. You can enjoy a candlelight dinner every day on Koh Phayen because there are no power plants on the island, it's all powered by solar energy, and the resorts are timed to provide electricity, which sometimes runs out at 8:00 p.m., often requiring candles or oil lamps for light. Some resorts simply have no electricity. There are no cell phone signals, no bars, no TVs, no vendors, and no timepieces on the island except for a clock on the pier, so relax and forget about time for a while.

Notes

1. It is recommended that you make an appointment with the Bank of China to exchange some Thai baht for RMB before you leave the country, so that you have the cash to pay for transportation, tips, and so on, directly after you enter the country. If you only bring US dollars, you will have to exchange them at the airport first, and the exchange rate at the airport will definitely cost you something.

2. It is recommended to bring some US dollars with you. In Phuket, US dollars are the most common currency in exchange points, and it is relatively more cost-effective to exchange US dollars for Thai baht than to exchange it directly with Chinese yuan, but it is better to exchange it in denominations of 100 and 50 so that the exchange rate is higher. And if you bring dollars, in case you can't use it all up, it's okay, you can bring it back, anyway, you can continue to use it when you go to other countries in the future.

3. In addition, when exchanging, be sure to take more small-denomination 20B bills, so that you can easily pay for tips or buy snacks on the street.

4. Tipping is very popular in Thailand, usually 20B, if someone helps you with your luggage or takes a picture of you (e.g. when riding an elephant or kayaking). Remember to spend must give bills, not coins, coins are for beggars.

5. When you leave Phuket Airport, you need to pay 500B/person airport tax, so be sure to leave the money in advance, don't spend all the money, whether it's US dollars or RMB, others are not collected. If you have a connecting flight in Bangkok, you should be aware that from February 1, 2007, with the opening of Bangkok's new airport, the airport tax will be increased to 700B for international flights and 100B for domestic flights.

6. Religion: Thailand's laws have a number of chapters that deal with the violation of religious laws, including those of Buddhism, which has the largest number of believers, as well as of other faiths. All statues of Buddha, whether large or small, intact or broken, are held sacred. Please do not climb on statues! The general rule is to refrain from "disrespectful" behavior towards statues. Attendance at Buddhist temples should be neatly dressed, with no toplessness, shorts, or sleeveless shirts. Shoes should not be worn in temples where Buddha statues are enshrined. Buddhist monks are forbidden to have contact with women, and if you wish to give something to a monk, you should first give it to a man who will do it for you.

7. Social customs: When Thai people greet each other, they put their hands together in prayer. Thai people call it "W ai". Generally speaking, the young first to the older to greet, and the older then back to salute the ten. Thais consider the head to be the highest part of the body, and they do not allow patting on the head, even if it is a sign of friendship. If you happen to touch someone's head, apologize quickly. Similarly the feet are considered the lowest part of the body. Don't use your feet to point at people or objects. Don't touch anyone with your feet. Don't rest your feet on a table or chair. Don't straddle people, please go around or politely ask them to move from the neighborhood. When sitting on the floor, also keep your feet from pointing at anyone. Public displays of affection are difficult to accept. You may have seen some very westernized young couples holding hands, but this look is only common in enlightened societies. In Thai society, losing your temper is the next best thing. Thais believe it represents poor manners.