Top Thai island with pristine nature

What comes to mind when you hear the word "Thailand"? Surely Phuket and Pattaya ... Yes, perhaps, the two most popular to date, the Thai resort, which attracts millions of tourists from around the world. But if you like to "dig deeper" and find the little-known places and lesser known tracks maloprotoptannye caches, then this list of the best Thai islands just for you. Discover the pristine nature of Thailand, far from mass tourism.

Koh Phayam

Despite the wide beaches, framed by palm trees and casuarinas, scenic rolling hills and calming measured pace of life here, Koh Phayam remains one of the lesser-known holiday destinations in Thailand.

The island quite tiny - only ten kilometers long and five wide. There are no coral reefs, but you can always just get a tan in the sun or take a boat rental. In the interior of the island located the rubber plantations, and all its territory was flooded with small restaurants.

Where to stay: Hotel Cede Boutique Beach Resort.

Koh Phra Thong

Located in the Andaman Sea off the mainland of Thailand, this island remains one of the last bastions of wildlife that are untouched by the mass tourist. The island is surrounded by pristine mangrove forests, home to deer, wild cats, hornbills, eagles, otters and snakes. Also on the island there is a diving center and a few good shallow coral reefs.

On the coast of the island of Ko Phra Ton there are two settlements in which live representatives of the people Moken (sea nomads). Comfortable accommodation can be found on the west coast of the island, along the Gulf Phratong. Nearby is the island of Koh Ra - hilly, overgrown with jungle, uninhabited, a great part of which is a national park. There you can go hiking.

Where to stay: Hotel Golden Buddha Beach Resort.

The National Park Moo Koh Surin

To wake a Robinson Crusoe, go to the National Park Moo Koh Surin - a tiny archipelago in the Andaman Sea. Five hilly islands live monkeys, birds, huge crabs and lizards, and surrounding island coral reefs - some of the best in Thailand, places where you can close look at the turtles and reef sharks.

In two large restaurants, the park serves simple, but delicious seafood, and at 22:00 there chop electricity to the guests could enjoy plenty of stars. Most visitors stop at the large comfortable tents provided by the park, but you can also rent a forest bungalow. It is better to book them in advance. The tourist season on the Surin Islands lasts from October to April.

Koh Ngai

Near the Surin Islands is the tiny island of Koh Ngai, which is also called Koh Hai. He has the size of 4 * 2 km, is partially covered by low mountains and evergreen forests in which they live cynomolgus monkeys and huge lizards.

The roads are not the only way to get around the island - on foot. If suddenly this piece of paradise in the land you are bored, you can relax in the water, exploring coral reefs. On the neighboring island of Koh Mook and his amazing Emerald Cave is better to go early in the morning or in the evening when there is less of all people.

Where to stay: Hotel Koh Hai Fantasy Resort & Spa

Koh Jum

The island lies between Krabi and Koh Lanta and has two names. Locals refer to the flat southern part of the island of Koh Jum, and mountainous north - Koh Phu (Crab Island). there are roads and few cars on the island. Koh Jum - is something of a compromise between noisy and quiet Ko Lanta idyllic Andaman coast. The most active form of recreation here - snorkelling. On the West Coast a good choice of accommodation for tourists.

Where to stay: The Banyan Bay Villas.

Koh Yao

Despite their proximity to Phuket, Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai is almost untouched by mass tourism. Living among carotid buffalo locals are not used to tourists, so do not be surprised if your appearance will cause a furor among local children. But here you can observe the local way of life. Accommodation options range from huts to exclusive resorts. There is also a yoga center and a camp for those who wish to practice in Taipei.

The larger Ko Yao Yai also offers excellent lodging options, but the island is not so much built up, and therefore it is better to explore it on a motorcycle. Party, you will not find here, and shine your bikini outside the hotel better not. But for such stringent rules you will be awarded the opportunity to see the traditional culture of the island.

Where to stay: Koyao Island Resort.

Koh Kradan

Just south of the bustling Koh Lanta is a tiny island of Koh Kradan - part of a national park, part of the resort island. Two-kilometer long main beach offers excellent fine white sand and the scenic views of the limestone cliffs. About 50 meters from the shore is a coral reef where simmering. And then, to sail around the island kayaking, take only three hours. Koh Kradan - great for families and romantic couples.

Where to stay: Hotel Seven Seas Resort.