Thai islands

What you need to know about the Thai islands

There is no doubt that when you go on a trip to Thailand, the Thai islands are the most important on the trip. The Thai islands can offer a real paradise to everyone, and can give you peace and tranquility that you won’t find anywhere else. Islands can be found all over Thailand, with the main and most recommended ones divided into two main areas: the eastern islands and the western islands.

The eastern islands of Thailand

Koh Samui

Koh Samui is the largest of the eastern Thai islands. It has an airport that receives flights from all over Thailand and getting there is extremely easy and simple (by plane or ferry).

In Koh Samui you can find amazingly beautiful beaches, areas for diving, many hiking areas and of course, markets and shopping centers and a particularly lively nightlife.
If you come to Koh Samui with children, you can find a wide variety of attractions that will suit you such as a trip to the impressive Na Muang Falls, elephant safaris, a visit to the Samui Aquarium and this tiger, the monkey theater, the snake farm and more. In addition, in Koh Samui you can find the water park - Coco Splash Adventure, which includes a wide variety of slides, trampolines, bungee equipment for children and more, children up to the age of 8 will enjoy this park very much.

In addition, you can find karting races, omegas (for older children), paintball, escape rooms and more throughout Kosmoi

Ko Pha Ngan

is an island located about 20 km north of Koh Samui It is an island with secluded beaches, vast jungle areas and a wide variety of the most amazing natural attractions in Thailand.

In Ko Pha Ngan you can find many diving sites, parks and a wide variety of attractions that can suit both young people and families with children.
In addition, the island hosts the well-known Full Moon party every month, a party that attracts Israeli travelers who plan their arrival to Koh Samui around the full moon in order to participate in the party.
Besides parties and attractions for young people, Ko Pha Ngan , as mentioned, contains a wide variety of entertainment options for families with children. Such families will be able to find attractions such as sailing, riding elephants, ATVs, large shopping centers and more.
For kosher keepers, it is important to note that the Israeli House in Ko Pha Ngan is the only kosher place on the island where you can find a restaurant, a guesthouse, a synagogue and also a place to store equipment for travelers who do not stay there.

Koh Tao

is an island located about 20 km north of Koh Samui It is an island with secluded beaches, vast jungle areas and a wide variety of the most amazing natural attractions in Thailand.

In Ko Pha Ngan you can find many diving sites, parks and a wide variety of attractions that can suit both young people and families with children.
In addition, the island hosts the well-known Full Moon party every month, a party that attracts Israeli travelers who plan their arrival to Koh Samui around the full moon in order to participate in the party.
Besides parties and attractions for young people, Ko Pha Ngan , as mentioned, contains a wide variety of entertainment options for families with children. Such families will be able to find attractions such as sailing, riding elephants, ATVs, large shopping centers and more.
For kosher keepers, it is important to note that the Israeli House in Ko Pha Ngan is the only kosher place on the island where you can find a restaurant, a guesthouse, a synagogue and also a place to store equipment for travelers who do not stay there.

The western islands of Thailand

Phuket

Phuket is the largest of all the Thai islands and is considered the most popular vacation spot in the country, and one of the best known in the world. One of the great advantages of the island of Phuket is its suitability for a wide variety of travelers, from backpackers who can find amazing tracks in the area to families with children who can find a variety of attractions for the whole family.
Among the many attractions in Phuket you can find the 4 islands trip, the 7 islands trip, botanical gardens, an underwater observatory, a zoo, a 3D museum, a fear room, a children's gymboree, the Simon Cabaret show and more.
In terms of shopping, Phuket is considered very rich and you can find a wide variety of shopping areas, and if you are interested in that, don't miss the weekend market in Phuket Town.

Phi Phi Islands

In terms of popularity, Ko Phi Phi is the winning island among all the Thai islands. Koh Phi Phi is a favorite island of many travelers, especially Israelis, and it has amazing beaches and is considered one of the most beautiful islands in Asia.
In Phi Phi Islands you can find a very wide variety of attractions for all ages, such as a trip to Monkey Beach, a trip to Maya Bay, the Viking Cave, Lo Sama Bay and more. In addition, you will find in the city plenty of sports activities such as diving, snorkeling, mountain climbing, kayaking, cliff jumping and more.
Apart from that, the nightlife in Phi Phi Islands is very rich and you can find a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and many clubs on the island.

Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta is indeed a less touristy island compared to other Thai islands close to it, but it has a very developed tourist infrastructure and if you are looking for an amazing place to dive, yet not too busy like the bigger islands, Koh Lanta can suit you best.
In Ko Lanta you can find a variety of attractions such as a trip to the island on a scooter, a kayak trip, diving, elephant riding, Thai boxing, massage and spa, a longtail tour between the reserve islands and fishing