On 10/22/2019 at 4:07 PM, seancar29 said:

Thanks for all the replies.

The wife is Thai and we live in London but do have a house in Ranong, near Chumphon.

 

It looks like Koh Samet will be the best bet for a few days.

 

Any recommendations for a beach resort/hotel?

 

Which is the best beach to stay at?

 

Many thanks

Sean

Depends what you want. Secluded or do you need to be nightlife? Bit of both?

Taxis are expensive so if you want to move around motorbike rental is your best bet.

Ao Phrao is nice but expensive and it's a steep walk out of there and back in if your not taking taxis.

Tubtim or Samed Villa puts you in a decent location but not isolated.

Forget Saikaew beach.

 

Don't forget your Insect Repellant if you travel to the Islands.  Mossies much more prevelant there.

On 10/22/2019 at 6:08 AM, Sametboy2019 said:

ko Samet is the driest island in Thailand. In six years ive never seen it rain all day.

Ko Samet if u like it quiet small island no big shops or night life.but great for relaxing 2/3 days.been lots of times lovely beaches

10 hours ago, Jip99 said:

You seem to have cocked-up quoting me..... they are not my words about Samet, never been there.

 

Sorry, mate.  I just highlighted it.  The system did the rest.  I know it wasn't you but 'kingofthemountain'.  No idea why your name got attached to the quote!

Koh Larn is massively over rated. They dump all the chinese there. I'd rather spend time on Pattaya, Jomtien or Bang Saray beach

Koh Samet or Koh Chang are good island choices

If you really want an escape, try Koh Kood

 

 

Otherwise, Koh Chang