10 most beautiful tourist islands in Thailand
Islands have played an important role in Thailand's history and culture. The country has more than 1.400 islands scattered across the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, many of which have played an important role in the country's trade, shipping, and tourism.
What are the best beaches in Thailand?
Thailand is known for its dazzling and beautiful tropical beaches with powder-soft sand and crystal clear waters. It's almost inevitable with more than 5.000 kilometers of coastline and hundreds of beaches, each unique in its own beauty.
Ten most beautiful beaches in Thailand
Thailand is known as a holiday destination with the most beautiful beaches in the world. But with so much choice and different types of beaches, it is not easy to choose one, hence this top 10.
Beautiful beaches in Thailand: Maya Bay (video)
There are many in Thailand. Dazzlingly beautiful beaches. You have to see them to believe it.
Beautiful video of Koh Phi Phi
Although this video is a bit older (2009), it is still beautiful and worth watching. Especially when you consider that it was long before the current Corona crisis and everything we miss so much now was taken for granted back then. In short, a beautiful video with wonderful background music.
Most beautiful tropical beaches in Thailand (video)
Dream away with these images of sunny Thai beaches with powder-soft white sand, swaying coconut palms and a calm lapping sea with warm bathing water.
Amazing blue water in Thailand (video)
What is the color of sea water? In Thailand you can surprise yourself because you see the most exotic colors. From light blue to green and many shades in between.
Two weeks of traveling through southern Thailand
Impressive nature, paradise beaches and special temples: Thailand has it all. You now know that you want to go south, but which route do you choose? Here we describe a nice route that you can do in two weeks; from Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi and back again.
Maya Bay, which is immensely popular with tourists and day trippers, will remain closed to the public for at least another two years. In June 2018, Maya Bay closed to allow the flora and fauna to recover from the damage caused by mass tourism. The beach attracted 5.000 tourists a day.
Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi will remain closed indefinitely
Although Maya Bay was initially planned to reopen to the public after September 30, 2018, it will remain closed for the time being until it recovers from years of environmental damage caused by the massive tourist influx. About 200 boats arrived daily, dropping off an average of 4.000 visitors on the small stretch of beach.
The rebirth of Phuket
Tourism has always been an important source of income for Phuket and the surrounding area. Tourists from all over the world have been coming to the island for a long time and it peaked in the year 2000 and beyond when Leonardo DiCaprio's movie 'The Beach' was released.
A day trip to Maya Beach, Phi Phi Islands (video)
Maya Bay is a breathtakingly beautiful bay, sheltered on three sides by 100 meter high cliffs. There are several beaches in the bay, most of them are very small and some can only be reached at low tide. The largest beach is approximately 200 meters of land with super soft white sand, underwater you will find colorful corals and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water.
Thailand: Sweet Chaos Of Life (video)
This atmospheric video by Frenchman Jean-Baptiste Lefournier shows images of Bangkok, Ao Nang (Krabi), Koh Phi Phi and Hong Islands.
'Land of Smile' in pictures (video)
What can a tourist expect when visiting Thailand? This video with scenes from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Phi Phi, Phuket and Ko-Yao gives a good idea of that.
Thailand's beaches are among the most beautiful in the world!
Thailand's beaches are world famous. Some are even among the most beautiful in the world and win prizes every year.
Young German woman commits suicide on Koh Phi Phi
A 26-year-old German tourist was found on Sunday evening after hanging herself from a tree on Koh Phi Phi.
Phang Nga, Koh Phi Phi and Phuket (video)
Again a nice video. This time from Carlos Baena who made a 5 day trip in December 2011. He filmed on the islands of Phang Nga, Koh Phi Phi and Phuket.