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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
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
Island Wrap #93: Hat Yai digs itself out after its worst flood ever, and much more
A free monthly spin around the most intriguing and consequential news and other media from Thailand's islands and coastal areas.
 • David Luekens
To make the most of Thailand, consider its alternative destinations
With so many fantastic alternative travel options available, following the crowds to hotspots like Phuket, Ko Samui and Ko Phi Phi might be a mistake.
 • David Luekens
Special report: Floods devastate Hat Yai and other parts of Southern Thailand
The flood situation in Southern Thailand's largest city and several other districts has become desperate after a week of nearly nonstop rain.
 • David Luekens
Island Wrap #92: Mourning Queen Sirikit, bridges for Ko Lanta and Songkhla Lake 'prioritized,' truce on the Thai-Cambodia border, 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
Mellow backpacker beaches: A dozen of my favorites in the Thai islands (Part II)
Is there anything better than kicking back in a simple bungalow, swaying in the hammock as a sea breeze soothes your soul?
 • David Luekens
Mellow backpacker beaches: A dozen of my favorites in the Thai islands (Part I)
Is there anything better than kicking back in a simple bungalow, swaying in the hammock as a sea breeze soothes your soul?
 • David Luekens
Island Wrap #91: New ferry routes planned, Clean Air Bill hits a snag, Thai tourism faces strong headwinds, 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
Strange and funny signs from Thailand
Welcome to another frontier of English language usage.
 • David Luekens
Island Wrap #90: Thailand has a new Prime Minister, and much more
A free monthly spin around the most intriguing and consequential news and other media from Thailand's islands and coastal areas.
 • David Luekens
A closer look at Thailand's border with Cambodia (Part II: The lower border)
You've heard about the border. Now see what it looks like.
 • David Luekens
Thai Island Quest
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For the love of Thailand's islands and coastal areas. Yes, all of them.
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