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Hi asiamood,
The thing is, almost all thai island are touristic :d

But somewhow you may avoid from such crowded places by staying on the far side of the island. I suggest you try Koh Lanta.

Koh Lanta is not so well developed. There are some fishing villages. There is only 1 asphalt road that encicles the island, and apart form this you may find some dirt tracks that links to certain villages. If quietness you are looking for, try the bungalow near the beach on the far south western side of the island. Look for "Same Same, But different" You will love this place.


AA

I liked the Eastern Islands -- probably as touristy as anywhere else with plenty of accomodations and transportation but I found many of the beaches were fairly empty - Ko Chang , Ko Maak , Ko Wai and Ko Kut. Ko Wai is a very small island and the beaches aren't that big, but very relaxed. Ko Maak has rockier beaches but long - plenty of space to be by yourself if you move away from the bungalow operations. On Ko Chang - if you go to the Southeast there is Long Beach with Zion (very isolated) and Treehouse (a little more built up but with a Swiss Family Robinson Feel). Zion was right on the beach in a very pretty spot - both operations shut off electricity at 10/11 so the little bay feels very isolated. (listed under Salakphet Bay in Ko Chang section of the Thailand Islands).

Thanks very much to everyone for your replies! I will have look at Koh lanta, and ko chang........

asiamood

Probably a bit repetetive trekking in Sapa and then again in Chiang Mai . However there's a lot more to do in Chiang Mai than trekking. Elephant camps, Tiger Kingdom, mountain biking, white water rafting and kayaking, Ziplining in the forest, excellent Sunday market in the old city, etc. Rent a scooter or a jeep and explore the hills or go up to Chiang Dao or Pai, Mae Hong Son. Loads to see and do up north which you probably won't find in Sapa or elsewhere in Thailand.

Hello Asiamood,

We are curently in Thailand, my girlfriend and I, and we just spent 5 incredible days in the Island Koh Chang (near Ranong). There was not many turists and we really found peace because of a 100% natural area and really fine local people.
We did videos of the island and of our accomodation, you will be able to check it on our blog:
http://www.travel-on-your-own.com/2011/11/from-bankrut-to-koh-chang.html

Best regards,
Agnieszka and Julien.

Hello Friends,

Thailand’s islands are some of the most visited places on planet tourism, but you can still go wrong. Time Out’s resident Thailand addict Derek Adams gives us his informed guide to what to see, where to stay and what to avoid. Too many islands, too little time! Thailand has more than its fair share of islands, and for the first time visitor, picking the right Thai island can be a pretty daunting undertaking.

Best Regards
Rick Warren

I stayed on Tarutao about four years ago. I don't think you will have any problem re accomodation unless your trip overlaps with the Thai new year holiday. Mine did at that time but there was still enough room and several new and completely empty bungalows at two sites a few kilometres away from the main site.

TBH, I wasn't that impressed with Tarutao. The beaches are OK but not spectacular and there was an awful lot of rubbish the further away from the park headquaters you walked. In that area, I much preferred Ko Adang. Also, the food was OK on Adang but pretty rotten on Tarutao. Having said that, Tarutao was the last stop after a month of island hopping so I guess I'd been spoilt by then!