Is Phuket Still the Best Place in Thailand?
Most travelers have heard of Phuket which has been Thailand's number one tourist destination for years with its white sand beaches and nightlife, but many other places are starting to get popular. Southern Thailand is well known for its white sand beaches and cheap food and accommodation; while Phuket is the most popular destination in southern Thailand, Trang, Krabi, Koh Samui, Hat Yai and Songkla have gained on Phuket.
While southern Thailand is mostly knwn for its beaches and tropical islands, their is a beautiful rainforest in Khao Sok which is even older than the Amazon rainforest in Khao Sok which is only now starting to be popular. So if you your down south and wanting to discover more than just white sand beaches, Khao Sok is only a few hours from Phuket and is a totally unique experience.
Resort Phuket
Trang is gaining popularity amongst tourists and has been a favourite for the local Thai people. There is many small Islands around which have beautiful resorts. One thing that Trang has is great snorkeling, with the right conditions I would have to say it is unmatched if you compare it to anywhere in Thailand. The water is clear with beautiful long stretches of coral and tropical fish to be seen. If you do decide to go to Trang and snorkel, you have to visit the emerald cave. It is a beach that can only be reached via going through a small cave which is about 100 meters long in the side of a cliff the side of an island. It is not a cave you walk through, you have to swim through it and can only be accessed at certain times due to the tide.
With cheap prices and stunning snorkeling, it is hard to see Trang not getting a lot more popular over the next decade.
Krabi is very similar to Phuket with its nice white sand beaches, it is a little less crowded and has the best rock climbing at Railay beach which is a short, cheap, speedboat ride away. If ou like a more peiceful holiday but with a bit of action, Krabi is a nice place to visit.
Koh Samui has gotten very popular over the last decade and has much better beaches than Phuket, You can go on scubba diving tours in Koh Tao which is close to Koh Samui and is rated by many as the best in Thailand for diving. Koh Samui has been a little over developed over the years and has lost its uniqueness with western franchises stringing up everywhere. Still a nice Island to visit but is very touristy.
Hat Yai and Songkla are other destinations which is gaining a little popularity but is only developing slowly, these 2 places are a good place to visit if you want a better experience of a real Thailand and better experience with Thai culture.
Recommend : Phuket hotel & another area
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