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Phuket

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3417,7708,430

Ko Samui

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1375,3018,250

Krabi

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913,2101,201

Hat Yai

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401,512,37

Ko Phi Phi Don

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530,1205,46

Ko Phangan

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427,809,75

Ko Lanta

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194,411,82

Ko Tao

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233,518,0

Ban Khao Lak

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103,213,41

Ko Lipe

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54,141,0

Songkhla

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66,96,22

Surat Thani

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27,78,59

Ko Similan

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97,417,0

Sadao

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24,53,0

Chumphon

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35,57,9

Phangnga

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29,67,108

Trang

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36,132,30

Betong

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6,27,0

Satun

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41,63,5

Ko Phaluai

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13,22,0

Nakhon Si Thammarat

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26,125,37

Ko Racha Yai

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10,37,0

Ban Ao Nang

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44,75,0

Ranong

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22,109,8

Ban Khao Lak

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40,127,0

Ko Lanta Yai

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25,112,0

Phatthalung

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21,37,0

Ko Muk

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18,23,0

Ko Bulon Le

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14,19,0

Ko Phayam

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4,18,0

Ban Lamai

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10,13,0

Ko Libong

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17,33,0

Ban Patong

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23,56,0

Ko Kradan

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11,19,0

Ko Phi Phi Le

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13,87,1

Takua Pa

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4,6,17

Ko Yao Noi

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7,4,0

Ko Kho Khao

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24,36,0

Ko Surin Nua

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6,33,0

Ko Lon

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3,6,0

Kathu

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0,0,21

Ko Tachai

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9,40,0

Narathiwat

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0,3,16

Ko Khai Nok

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1,8,0

Ko Tarutao

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1,22,0

Ko Khai

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0,44,0

Sungai Kolok

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2,3,0

Ko Mai Phai

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3,10,0

Ban Bang Ben

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8,11,0

Ko Lanta Noi

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5,18,0

Pro

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  Stunningly beautiful with so many natural wonders 


Con

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  Little Pricey 


In a nutshell

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  I stayed for 38 days and nights, that wasn't long enough. 

 

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Phuket  

James Bond island

James Bond island, Phuket

 57 Reviews  We booked our day trip to Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island through my lovely lady called Apple from South Smile, with a company called Phuket Panwa Canoe. This was probably the highlight of our... 

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Phi Phi islands

Phi Phi islands, Phuket

 77 Reviews  We took a day trip to Phi Phi islands and Maya beach and loved it. We got to snorkel and stroll around the beaches. the speed boat was a bit crowded(all the ones we saw were), but nevertheless we had... 

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Clubs, bars, go go

Clubs, bars, go go, Phuket

 101 Reviews  Visited Patong in April 2009 with girlfriend and 13 yo niece. Never had a problem with taking niece out to the nightlife areas at night, Bangla rd etc. Though we didn't take her to any of the go go... 

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Renting Cars and Drivers

Renting Cars and Drivers, Phuket

 58 Reviews  My family (4 adults, 2 kids) just came back from Phuket. We hired Mr Po Him for 4 days. His rates are reasonable and he is extremely friendly, cheerful and helpful. We were staying at Marriott... 

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Motorbikes

Motorbikes, Phuket

 29 Reviews  The guy at the place I was staying at (Coconut Resort @ Nanai Rd) offered bike rental around Patong so i didn't even have to fish around for 'em. They had 2-3 bikes that can be rented at only 200 Baht... 

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Shopping and nightlife

Shopping and nightlife, Phuket

 26 Reviews  Well, this happened to my friend during my last trip...(for ppl who think i dunno what i am talking abt it was 16th trip to pukhet), since it was his first time he got bedazzled by the relatively... 

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Mom Tri's Villa Royale Phuket

 4 Reviews and 312 Opinions  Ocean Wing Suites (Villa Terracotta) Mom Tri’s Villa Royale now have a beautiful new area which is... 

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Ko Samui  

Waterfalls

Waterfalls, Ko Samui

 32 Reviews  The second waterfall is over 4 times higher than its sister at around 80 metres. It is in fact a double fall, both roughly 10 metres wide that can be seen on the road up to the base of the fall. The... 

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Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks

Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks, Ko Samui

 26 Reviews  Hin Tai and Hin Yai One of the most famous attractions in Ko Samui island. It is shure that you have see it again in post cards. These beach rocks located at the end of Lamai Beach in the west part... 

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Motorbikes & Scooters

Motorbikes & Scooters, Ko Samui

 22 Reviews  This is indeed the best and inexpensive way to get around the island - hire a scooter/motorbike! You can get one from any rental shops down the street starting from 250 baht for 24 hours but my... 

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Katoeys (Ladyboys/Transvestites)

Katoeys (Ladyboys/Transvestites), Ko Samui

 6 Reviews  The Lady boys that entertain you can be fun to watch but whatever you do don't take the p**** as they can get nasty, also you may be hassled for a photo with them.........if you do you will have to... 

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Shasa Hotel Casavela

 4 Reviews and 126 Opinions  I don’t usually like to write reviews for any kind of product or service but an exception can be... 

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Krabi  

Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort

 7 Reviews and 867 Opinions  While this hotel has some lovely staff and nice facilities, it is about 15 minutes from Ao Nang... 

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Hat Yai  

Minivans & Minibuses

Minivans & Minibuses, Hat Yai

 9 Reviews  The prices have changed some what. In Feb 2012 the mini vans from George Town, Penang to Hat Yai are 30 to 35 Malaysian Ringgits. The cheapest being from near the bus station in George Town, the... 

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Street Vendors & Hawkers

Street Vendors & Hawkers, Hat Yai

 10 Reviews  Three streets away from Lee Garden Hotel (from the front entrance), you will find a Malay woman hawker who sells the usual dry titbits Malaysians love to buy home-cashew nuts, pistachios, durian... 

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Q:  Hi I go to phuket and ko kradan the 5th March and search some deserted beaches for swimming and sunbathing (nude if it's... 

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A: No chance of sunbathing nude in Phuket, Thai people don't like that. I don't know Ko Kradan, but if you do find a beach with no people on it, then go for it. But have... 

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Southern Thailand: Phuket and much more

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 Southern Thailand is much less travelled than the central and northern parts. Sure, there are the classical tourist destinations like Phuket, Ko Samui etc. but these are only spots and dots on the... 

2

Phi Phi

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 I spent an amazing two weeks on the island with my sister. Sightseeing and relaxing. Having been there before I have lots of local friends which was great catching up with. I would recommend anybody... 

3

Karon Beach

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 We stayed 10 days in Karon Beach and absolutely loved it . The beach itself is soooo amazing. Warm clean water ....and where else can you rent a comfortable lawn chair and umbrella for $1.00 a day!! 

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Southern Thailand... where the fun begins!

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 Sarah and I had made our first trip to Asia together to take a cruise from Singapore to Bangkok and back, where our first stop was in Koh Samui. We were amazed by the beauty of this entire region, and... 

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Rubber Processing

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 Rubber trees are actually quite pretty and make the countryside look very lush. Satun is a one of the major rubber tree farming regions in Thailand, the world's largest producers of rubber. Rubber...... 

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