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Home of the Thai Island & Coastal Directory, featuring every island in Thailand
Welcome to Thai Island Quest, sharing over 1,200 islands and 350 coastal areas in all 24 coastal provinces of Thailand. Dive in here!
 • David Luekens
Ghost resorts and gorgeous beaches in the islands off southeast Ko Chang
A local boat trip to some of the small nearby islands makes for one of the more enjoyable day tripping options out of Elephant Island.
 • David Luekens
Island Wrap #98: Visa-free stay reduced from 60 to 30 days, Ko Phangan and Ko Samui boom with foreign investment, Ko Libong rallies to…
A free monthly spin around the most intriguing and consequential news and other media from Thailand's islands and coastal areas.
 • David Luekens
Ko Lidi: The highlight of an unexpectedly fabulous trip to Pak Bara
Bringing the right attitude and skipping the nearby tourism mainstay revealed a warmth from locals that I'd not yet encountered in this Thai Andaman…
 • David Luekens
Island Wrap #97: Thailand's fuel crisis deepens, Land Bridge conflicts with World Heritage bid, more 'best beaches' awarded, and more
A free monthly spin around the most intriguing and consequential news and other media from Thailand's islands and coastal areas.
 • David Luekens
Ko Racha Yai: Getting to know one of Phuket province's prettiest islands
It's well worth staying overnight to slow down into the natural beauty.
 • David Luekens
Island Wrap #96: Thailand grapples with its 'worst energy crisis in history', and more
A free monthly spin around the most intriguing and consequential news and other media from Thailand's islands and coastal areas.
 • David Luekens
TICD: Introduction to 1,200+ islands and 350+ coastal areas of Thailand
Welcome to the motherlode of Thai islands and shorelines.
 • David Luekens
Summary of early 2026 travels in the Thai Andaman, and a look ahead as the war in the Middle East affects Thailand
Let's get caught up, shall we?
 • David Luekens
Island Wrap #95: Election preview, a bunch of good scuba and travel articles, and more
A free monthly spin around the most intriguing and consequential news and other media from Thailand's islands and coastal areas.
 • David Luekens
Ko Chang (Trat): Change and resilience
In late December 2025 I'm saddened by some business closures, but also excited to find that so much of what makes Ko Chang wonderful remains.
 • David Luekens
Ko Chang keeps its soul despite ongoing tourism challenges and a nearby border conflict
Some thoughts after revisiting my personal favorite of Thailand's five largest islands.
 • David Luekens
Island Wrap #94: A wish for peace on the Thai-Cambodian border in 2026
A free monthly spin around the most intriguing and consequential news and other media from Thailand's islands and coastal areas.
 • David Luekens
Should you go to Ko Chang, Ko Mak or Ko Kood right now?
A question on many travelers' minds due to the Thai-Cambodian conflict.
 • David Luekens
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