The heir apparent, and seamless alternative, to Phuket is Koh Samui, the verdant palm-lined favourite in the Gulf of Thailand. There are strong parallels between the two islands.

On July 20, 2025, in Phuket, Thailand, @meebear66 shared a video of a tour boat navigating a stormy sea. In the video, passengers aboard a Phi Phi Islands tour boat endure rough waters and large waves ...