The ideal choice of transport depends on the island in Thailand you are visiting. In Phuket, because of its size, our preferred method of transport is a tuk-tuk. They are cheap, can fit anywhere between three to six people, and there are thousands of them. In Phi Phi, the best way to explore is by foot. The island is very small and the villages are easily reachable by walking. If you are traveling from one side of the island to the other, you can always take a water taxi (longtail boat). Koh Samui is another large island, and our personal choice is a scooter. The roads can be busy at times, so if you are not confident on a scooter we suggest hiring a taxi or renting a car. Koh Phangan is a much calmer environment so a scooter is the ideal mode of travel, besides that there are many taxies available as well. Koh Tao is a very small island with minimal traffic and steep hills. Once again, a scooter is a fantastic option here, we recommend one with off-road tyres for Koh Tao, and alternatively you can take a taxi. Koh Lipe Is a very small island that can be explored by foot, but they do have motorbike taxies operating on the island.
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