Islands of the Thai Gulf

The islands of the Thai Gulf are renowned for their clear waters, relaxing atmosphere and great Thai food.  I have organized my Gulf Island Blogs here to make it easy for you to explore the islands! 

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Koh Samet - Lazy Gulf Island

Koh Samet is an island in the Thai Gulf to the Southeast of Bangkok. Getting there takes about 3.5 hours drive (by bus) from Bangkok to the pier that supports the island in Ban Phe.  I took the bus from the Ekamai Bus Terminal on Sukhumvit Road and it really was convenient for the bus company now offers the ferry to Koh Samet in the ticket...  Read More...

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Koh Chang - Elephant Island

Koh Chang, the name meaning "elephant Island", is the largest of Thailand's Gulf Island and located on the eastern side of the Thai Gulf near Cambodia and off the coast of Thailand's Trat Province. Once in Trat it is just a one hour ferry ride to the island, which allows you to bring you car with you to better allow you to explore the huge island. Read More...

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Koh Larn Island

The Island of Koh Larn (also spelled "Lan") sits off the coast of Pattaya, making it easy to get to. The easiest and cheapest way is to go to the Pattaya Pier in Southern Pattaya and take a ferry over to the island. Read More...

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Koh Phai - Pattay's Remote Island Getaway

Koh Phai is located off the coast of Pattaya in the Thai Gulf another 5 or 10 kilometers. The island is quite remote and therefore quite quiet if you want to get further away from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya and a bit more removed than Koh Larn. The island is controlled by the Thai military.  Read More...

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Koh Tao - Turtle Island​

Koh Tao is an island in the Gulf of Thailand.  Koh Tao means "Turtle Island", named after the island's distinctive turtle shape.  The island is quite small and there are only two basic things to do on the island.  One is to relax for the island is quite quiet.  Read More...

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Koh Sichang - Historic Island Retreat

Ko Sichang is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand of the coast of Laem Chabang about 30 minutes drive north of the city of Pattaya. The island is surrounded by deep water and is within Thailand's shipping lanes and many ships make it a convenient anchorage tp transfer their cargos to lighter barges for the trip up the Chao Phraya river to Bangkok. Read More...

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