Was there only once in 2007 and I really enjoyed it but somehow I never returned.

Almost no massive resorts at that time but I remember a couple were already in the planning.

I remember every one was leaving the key on the motorbike and authentic smiles everywhere. Is that still like that?

Also no bars since the island was completely in the hand of Muslim fishers.

Also lots of caoutchouc plantations.

and all that sight distance of Phuket...

Still rural and relatively unspoiled. The Paradise on the northeast coast is a lovely boutique resort. There is at least one large resort on the east coast and several cheaper places as well. One small village at the ferry landing, no bars. Not much to do but relax. If you want to get away from it all this is the place for you.

There is rock climbing offered on Koh Yao Noi...nice bungalows great people running the climbing program....I'll PM you their info....