There are a lot of beautiful and exotic Thailand islands that you can visit and have fun at, but certainly a few of them are far more popular than the rest of them. These islands have amazing recreational activities, great sites for water sports, scuba diving opportunities, snorkeling, sailing, and a lot more. These islands also have amazing restaurants, which offer awesome cuisines, lovely beaches to relax upon and bask in the sun, incredible nightlife, and picturesque beauty. The major Thailand islands include the Phuket islands, Phi Phi islands, Similan islands, Surin islands, and Krabi islands.

Phuket islands are the most famous Thailand islands and innumerable visitors come Phuket Island each year. They have scenic beauty, incredible restaurants, great water sports, and exotic beaches. In fact, the nightlife of these islands is especially famous. Krabi islands are rightly called as the most relaxing places of the world at times. It has absolutely stunning scenery, great sandy beaches, and thick jungles with towering cliffs of limestone, waterfalls, caves, and really exotic wildlife. It has coastline with about 200 islands.

Phi Phi islands are a real attraction for many of the tourists. They are located in Krabi province of the land of Thailand. The white and sandy beaches of the island are a sheer joy and provide utter relaxation. It consists of basically two Thailand islands, the Phi Phi Don and the Phi Phi Ley. Phi Phi Don can provide with really good accommodation facilities and amazing sports activities like the snorkeling and the scuba diving. Guided tours are also available here. Phi Phi Ley island is yet uninhabited.

Similan Islands comprise of overall nine islands that attract a lot of divers and the non-divers both. It is so because Similan Islands are believed to be among the best spots in the world for diving. People who are not into diving can enjoy the jungle treks and the breathtakingly beautiful oceanic sceneries. You will find these Thailand islands just near Burmese border. These are a five-island chain and have an incredible marine life. In fact, you can also see the sharks here along with manta rays. The islands are also famous for having some of the great hiking places and amazing plant and animal life.

While scuba diving, the divers can frequently see whale sharks, large pelagic fishes, manta rays and silver tip sharks. With its vast variety of tropical fishes variety, the place has impressed even the most seasoned divers. Scuba diving Thailand can be done all year through but the best time is during October to June when the waters are calm and you can have the ultimate scuba diving experience. It will be impossible to talk about scuba diving Thailand without mentioning Phuket. Undoubtedly, diving in this area is of a high standard and the place is a host of many excellent diving sites. In fact, Phuket has managed to develop an entire tourism industry due to its scuba diving attractions and today, a large number of scuba divers visit the place every year. There are endless diving opportunities in Thailand and the place has been listed in the top ten scuba diving sites.

Water sports such as parasailing, sailing, snorkeling, diving, and swimming.

For parasailing, the boats will pick you up from the Bali Hi Pier and take you out to the pontoons where instruction to novices and experts alike will be given. This pursuit cannot be undertaken on windy days, and safety is a key factor.

Sailing in Pattaya is very popular, where various national and international regattas take place. Many sailors sail over to Koh Lan or one of the smaller islands for the day and return in the afternoon.

Snorkeling is the activity which is popular Diving is a very popular pursuit on the Eastern seaboard and Pattaya has several specialist companies with instructors and supervisors. There are many dive sites around Pattaya, the profusion of coral and fish, a sea temperature of around 28 degrees and cheap prices, this is a favorite venue for many international divers.

Swimming in the sea is very popular with both Thais and Europeans. Don’t be surprised if the Thais go in the sea with their clothed. They are not used to showing in public, and it’s warm enough to dry off very quickly when they get out.

Go-karting at the Pattaya Kart Speedway

One of the tracks is 800 meters long, nicely design with water waiting for the clumsy. Moreover there are a few types of karts to choose from and all of them are very good and well maintained.

Golfing courses in Pattaya

Playing Golf in Pattaya can totally spoil you for returning home. You can play golf at a different course every day of a two week holiday and you still won’t play all the international standard courses within an hour drive of Pattaya.

Many of Pattaya’s courses are Country Clubs and designed by Nicklaus, Faldo, Thompson, Wolderidge, Dye and Trent Jones.

Gyms, spas, and massage

Pattaya has a tropical climate is therefore ideal for the pursuit of outdoor activities. However, for an indoor healthy lifestyle, Pattaya is also among the best. The vast number of 5 star health massage organizations, beauty parlous, spa and fitness centers mean that Pattaya really is the place to improve you overall and look

Other activities in Pattaya

The Pattaya Bridge Club for the more leisurely.

Wandering along Walking Street and its many beer bars, girlie bars, music venues, cabarets, and restaurants.

Day trips to the Tiger Zoo, alligator and elephant farms, sapphire mines, orchid gardens, and culture villages at Mini Siam and Nong Nooch Village; countless other places of interest in the Pattaya area.

Latest Hollywood movies a the Big C and Royal Garden shopping centers; or purchase DVDs at bargain prices from street vendors.

If you’re creative, build a studio to write, paint, or invent things or join a writers group and write about your travels.

Attend an international convention at one of the big hotels.

Numerous places of religious worship: temples, churches, and mosques.