Comments on: Ko Phi Phi

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:31:02 +0000

It’s very sad! I loved it when I went 3 years ago

By: Noran

Noran — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:14:09 +0000

I think its normal if locals try to make a living from their popular tourism destination.
Most inns do cost more than 800b, but there are also the ones that cost 400b, or even, 250b.
Food there are gettin their “touristy” menu, but there are also small local restaurants, good ones, that would cost you only 30-40b for a big portion of rice, chicken/seafood and vegetables.
Basic rule applies everywhere, including here: Know where to look.

But I do agree with the pollution there. Damn long tail boats, they should make one exclusive pier just for the boats so other lazy sunny beaches are “safe” from their oil.

By: kyle

kyle — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:24:25 +0000

Ko Lipe is ruined? Sad. I was there 5 years ago and loved it.

By: bryonie

bryonie — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:31:20 +0000

hi i really wanted to go to phi phi but have been put off now, me and my friend are travelling in june to bangkok then to krabi ao nang, which island would you recommend to go to for beauty and nice sea? how would we travel to the island? and what price ranges are there?

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:36:48 +0000

Thailand has many, many, many islands that are far far better than Ko Phi Phi. People just fall for the hype.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:35:51 +0000

The islands near Malaysia are the best. They are the least developed.

By: André

André — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:26:12 +0000

Ko Phi Phi would be the perfect spring break destination. I was there in 2003 and indeed it sounds like nothing has changed. When will the international airport finally be built?

By: Turner

Turner — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:56:43 +0000

I don’t know of too many “unspoiled” islands in Thailand. So many are prey to the aggressive tourist industry: Ko Phi Phi, Ko Phangan, Ko Samui. Ko Tao is on the lighter side.

By: kiwitravelwriter

kiwitravelwriter — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:31:21 +0000

thanks for confirming why I have never been there … of course there are lots of places like this all over southern thailand ( and every tourist destination in the world) . however there are many great places too.

it all depends what you are wanting from travel .. many just want to travel and have a holiday, and thats fine for them. its all about the diff between travellers and tourists I guess .. i’m just glad they go to places that are diff to where i go – I go in the ‘off’ season

By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:10:09 +0000

You should read Ecotourism and Sustainable Development by Martha Honey. It’s not dull, I promise. I learned alot about how cruise ships and budget tour operators screw ecosystems and people. It’s only 4 bucks used on Amazon !