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Thailand: Koh Samui or Krabi (Railay)

halvhalv Posts: 701
edited February 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
My wife and I are taking a short trip over to Thailand and after spending most of our time up north she wants to have a few days of lying on the beach. Due to flights I've pretty much narrowed it down to Railay in Krabi or the island of Koh Samui. Anyone have any comments on these? I know Railay at Krabi is more laid back and Koh Samui is a bit more hectic (depending on the beach).

Any comments or hotel suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks.
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  • lanexang188lanexang188 Boston, MA Posts: 37
    edited October 2016
    i went t 2 years ago. I stayed at Chaweng Beach area. The island itself is not too big. There is one big looping road that winds around the entire island. I loved it. is quite beautiful. The color of the water is out of this world. Beach is calm...no big waves. Nite life is awesome...and great news...food/restaurant prices are VERY VERY reasonable (considering you're on a island). Only downside is that there can lots of people...everywhere...but if you're into nite life and just all around good time....... Can't wait to get back there....anyways... whatever you chose...cannot go wrong.. Good travels... one final thing..just do some research on latest developments..b/c they had huge flooding problem last year...
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  • lanexang188lanexang188 Boston, MA Posts: 37
    and if you hit a bar with a live band..(thai's singing western songs...don't even bother requesting a PJ song..they don't know Pearl Jam...however.. they can sing the living Sh@t out of the Cranberries "Zombie"
  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    i was in kho tao and krabi a while ago ... both were nice ... i think kho samui will be more beachy ... although i suspect its super touristy ... try a smaller island ...
  • halvhalv Posts: 701
    Thanks for the tips everyone. Really appreciate it!
  • vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,861
    Chaweng is the most touristy part of Samui and in my mind was pretty crap. My vote out of the 2 would go to Railay, but there are limited options for food etc there.
    I am on a flight to Bangkok tonignt and will be down to Koh Tao on Monday :D
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  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    We went to Koh Lanta, had a fantastic time also really enjoyed our time in Bangkok. It's a fantastic country, enjoy it!
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