The 5 Best Islands in Pattaya, Ranked
This is an eastern seaboard list more than a Pattaya one, with three of the five sitting out in the Koh Chang archipelago and only Ko Lan close enough for a cheap day ferry. Ko Lan takes top spot on sheer weight of visitor reviews, though Koh Kood is the one I'd name for anyone who wants empty white sand and jungle waterfalls instead of crowds. Ranked by Google rating, with review volume breaking the ties.
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Ko Lan
A small island near Pattaya with clear waters, coral reefs, and multiple beaches, reachable by cheap ferry.
Koh Chang
A large, jungle-covered island in eastern Thailand offering beaches, waterfalls, diving, and hiking trails.
Koh Samet
A compact island near Rayong offering white sand beaches, clear waters, and coral reefs within easy reach of Bangkok.
Koh Kood
Koh Kood (Ko Kut) is Thailand's fourth-largest island and arguably its most unspoiled — empty white beaches like Klong Chao and Ao Noi, water clear enough to sh
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