Island hopping in Thailand is an absolute must if you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia. The tranquil turquoise waters, powder-soft sandy beaches, and laid-back atmosphere draw you in and might ...

Samui ("koh" is Thai for island) is similarly emerging from obscurity. About 400 miles south of Bangkok in the Gulf of Thailand, it has become a popular destination for Europeans, drawn by spectacular ...

If this festive season is when you finally make that island-hopping dream a reality, Thailand is the place to do it ...

Phuket has its nightlife and Pha Ngan has its full-moon parties, while Krabi has the coastline and Koh Tao has dominion over Thailand’s scuba scene. Samui stands apart by offering a slice of it all, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Breanna is a freelance adventure travel writer. This article is more than 8 years old. Koh Samui, Thailand, the land of smiles and ...

It's been nine years since Zanette Cross left the UK and moved to Koh Samui, Thailand. After many vacations in Thailand, she saw it as the ideal place to raise her now 13-year-old daughter. The slower ...

Though Koh Samui might today be one of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations, in the 1970s it was mainly a haven for island-hopping backpackers. The arrival of the island’s first and only airport ...

Are you looking for the best places to visit in Thailand? In this Thailand travel guide we explore 50 places to travel in Thailand. We go to the far north in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, we explore ...

Imagine this: walking barefoot on white sand beaches in the warm glow of the rising sun. The pristine waters make you forget all about your phone and “urgent Zoom meetings”. Did this image take you to ...