Comments on: Ko Phi Phi: The Most Overrated Island in Thailand

By: shayan Naveed

shayan Naveed — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:38:01 +0000

I just went here during the COVID (and we could travel in Thailand) and it was amazing. Everything was cheaper. Not many people around. Loved it. Best time to visit right now.

By: Romeo

Romeo — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 07:08:25 +0000

I have been Phi Phi Island several times. It’s a pure paradise. I loved it and the people.
Common sense is not common. Temptations are all around us all the time regardless of what part of world.
Now it is up to the people to use their brains or not to use their brains. Not to allow outside influence to hurt you or drink uncontrollably or use substance, lose your sense, act stupid and get hurt in a foreign land and blame the place.
That’s not sexy, not smart and the place has nothing to do with it. It is the dumb travelers who is responsible for their own suffering. They have no common sense and awareness of life itself. Perhaps, these people need some meditation retreat while they are visiting Thailand.

By: Rod Emerson

Rod Emerson — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:32:16 +0000

You know, some people say cucumbers taste better pickled ?. To each their own

By: Sonya

Sonya — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:09:10 +0000

Hello Matt,
Headed to Phi Phi Don April/May 2017 and saw your blog and now backpedaling. Luckily we can stay high end. Would you recommend still the north part of PhiPhi Don or another Island?
You had mentioned earlier (years ago) Ko Lanta, Ko Samet, Ko Jum, Surin Islands and I’m off to explore those via internet, for secluded ish high end ish experience what would you recommend?
Thank you,
Sonya

By: Olivia Ehrenreich Marks

Olivia Ehrenreich Marks — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 07:23:00 +0000

Hello!

I have been staying bin Yangon but am hoping to head over to Thailand on an impromptu trip.

I was originally thinking of going to Ko Phi Phi. I was hoping you could recommend an island that isn’t over run by tourist but is still lively. I’m travelling alone so I’m always hoping to meet fellow travelers to connect with.

Hopefully, somewhere on the cheaper side since I have the budget of a jobless 20-something (because that’s what I am).

Thanks for your time and for writing this post!

P.S. I love your blog and it’s always very helpful when I’m travelling (most recently in Nicaragua). So, thanks!

By: marie hall

marie hall — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 23:40:47 +0000

In reply to NomadicMatt.

Matt,
This post was from 2009… wondering if you’ve been back and where you would recommend. We are flying out of Phuket to Bangkok to get home. So Phuket area is our last part of the trip. flights already booked. We have 5 days in the area. I was planning to do Koh Phi Phi but sounds like that might be gross based on your review. Is there anywhere nearby that I can get to from Phuket that you’d recommend now?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 19:13:59 +0000

Hah, amazing article. I must say Phi Phi island is one of the best places to see. I visited there with my friend and travelled around in the long tail boat by paying 2k baht(expensive but worth it). Planning to visit at the end of the year which is a great time to check it out 🙂

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 01:53:54 +0000

I am in Phi Phi now (August 2016) on my 4th visit. I stay in Laem Tong which is gorgeous. Clean, quiet, just a couple of sea gypsy restaurants and a couple of nice resorts, and a small village about 20 mins walk away behind the outrigger. It’s a 30 min long tail boat ride to Tonsai if you do want to visit for any reason.

I don’t go to ANY place in the height of peak season – to go at that time and complain about crowds is just ridiculous.

I went to Koh Lanta and the beach was all boarded up with everything closed because the island largely shuts down out of season.

I agree with many of the comments here that if you are one to follow the masses, travel in peak season, and go to the main touristy areas, you can expect the drawbacks that come with that.

I love Phi Phi and many other places in Thailand, and am happy to visit and support the economy – you will not find me complaining that THB 100 (about AUD$4) for a meal is expensive!!!

By: Mariska Nell

Mariska Nell — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:59:13 +0000

Hi Matt, just came accorss this travel blog. 100% agree with you. It is one of those things you tick off maybe once in your life. I would rather recommend doing a day trip to the island from Phuket or to say max 1 night as it is over priced. We loved Phuket a lot more, especially Kata Noi beach.

By: Wing Ng

Wing Ng — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 06:40:08 +0000

Hey Matt,
Thanks for the post. Currently in Thailand and have constantly been told about how grat koh phi phi is, but I personally don’t favor the party scene. Glad to know I won’t be missing out too much. Thanks for also putting in pricing in perspective, makes it easier to budget.