Looking For Quite Island (Or Seaside Region)

[resha]

Hello!

I've been in Thailand for 2 months for now. I've spent this time on

Samui and now I want to move to more (much more) quite island

not crowded by tourists too much.

I've already read about places like Bulon Lae and Turatao. And I

liked what I've read. The major problem is that I do need eletricity and

Internet connection 24/7 as I'm programmer. Besides, it would be

great if there will be a couple of 7-elevens and ATMs on island.

So, these are parameters for island I'm looking for:

- not so crowded by tourists (not Samui, Phuket, Chang, Lanta,

Summet);

- with Internet access;

- with minimart(s);

- with ATM(s);

- island would be great (but isn't a must)

- Andaman sea would be great (but isn't a must) as I never been

to Indian ocean

Could anyone recommend me any island that is like my

island-of-dream-for-now, please?

If someone knows seaside-regions (not islands) that is like

the island I've described, it would be great too

Thanks

[aussiebrian]

Try Koh Phayam, just a trip by ferry or speedboat from Ranong.

[Khun Jean]

Samui, did that too and left because i wanted less crowded and without the bs.

Ban Krut did it for me, quiet, nice beach, friendly locals, nice market, few minimarts, prachuap and huahin not too far for a visit.

Not fo reverybody, because it can be too quiet.

In Bangkok now, but waiting to go back.

[craigt3365]

Samui, did that too and left because i wanted less crowded and without the bs.

Ban Krut did it for me, quiet, nice beach, friendly locals, nice market, few minimarts, prachuap and huahin not too far for a visit.

Not fo reverybody, because it can be too quiet.

In Bangkok now, but waiting to go back.

Ban Kruit is for sure great. One of my favorites:

http://www.rachavadee.com/

And lots of places south of there that don't show up on the internet. Hard to find them, you need a car:

http://www.bansaithong.com/index.php

http://www.thailandbeach.com/

I like this area also, just across from Samui, very quiet and several good hotel options:

http://pleasenotanothertravelblog.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/khanom-beaches-and-sichon-beaches/

You might try Khao Lak. Very nice. Also, there's a few beaches on Phuket north of Bang Tao that are interestingly enough, fairly quiet. I like Nai Yang, but have heard Mai Kao is beautiful and unpopulated.

This is a good site to use as a reference:

http://tezzasthaiinfo.blogspot.com/