Hidden GemsMarch 5, 2025· 11 min read
Thailand's Secret Beaches: Where to Escape the Crowds in 2025
Phi Phi and Samui are full. We uncover the hidden islands and coves where you can still find the "Old Thailand".
"Thailand is ruined by tourism" is a common complaint. It's also wrong. You just have to try a little harder.
Koh Kood: The Last Frontier
Almost no nightlife, no 7-Elevens, just jungle and some of the clearest water in the Gulf of Thailand. It's the island for people who want to read and relax.
Koh Yao Noi: Between the Giants
Right in the middle of Phuket and Krabi, yet it feels 30 years behind. Rice paddies meet the ocean, and local life continues undisturbed.
Khanom: The Pink Dolphins
On the mainland, near Suratthani. Almost no foreign tourists, but home to rare pink dolphins and incredible seafood.
**Tip:** Rent a kayak. Often, the best beach is just a 20-minute paddle around a headland where the road doesn't go.
