93 percent of Thailand is Buddhist. Getty Images/iStockphoto Four of Thailand’s top-tier resorts were central to making the challenge a success: Melia Phuket Mai Khao, Banyan Tree Krabi, Melia ...

Koh Yao Noi Stuck between Phuket and Krabi, Koh Yao Noi is another beautiful place to be. It’s a quiet island with white sand beaches and wildlife. Why it beats Phuket: No crowds, no chaos.