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Lonely Planet knows how to kick back on Thailand’s best beaches. We’ve detailed the best places to stay, no matter what your budget, so go ahead and work on your tan. Or go diving off gorgeous Ko Phi-Phi, surrender to serenity – or the Full Moon Party – on Ko Pha-Ngan, island hop in the Similans…it’s all at your fingertips.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Color chapters on diving, activities, national parks – and beaches!

Perfect places to stay: the best independent reviews of accommodation from bamboo huts to opulent villas

Green Index highlights ecofriendly options