Koh Tao remains one of most popular islands

 

According to the ratings released last month, Koh Tao is also the only island from Thailand that made it to the top 10 traveller's choice islands in the world. Contesting for the best position were more than 100 islands worldwide including lists for Asia, Africa, Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, the UK, and the US. 

All of the top 10 islands in Asia are located within the Southeast Asia region, with Koh Tao named the number one island in Asia, ahead of Bali and Phuket. Koh Tao and Bali were also amongst the top ten islands in the world, placing 5th and 7th respectively. Other islands from Thailand on the top 10 list are Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Lanta and Koh Phangan. (See the full lists below)

Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions on islands worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period.

"We are thrilled that five of Thailand's islands have once again been featured within the top 10 islands in Asia for the 2015 Travellers' Choice awards. From the budget seekers to the luxury travellers, visitors will find that there is no shortage of possibilities for travellers of every type," said Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism & Sport for Thailand.

In September, two British tourists were murdered on Koh Tao. The trial will start in June. 

 

 

 

Top 10 Travellers' Choice Islands (World)

 

1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

2. Maui, Hawaii

3. Roatan, Honduras

4. Santorini, Greece

5. Koh Tao, Thailand

6. Madeira, Portugal

7. Bali, Indonesia

8. Mauritius, Africa

9. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

10. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

 

Top 10 Travellers' Choice Islands  (Asia) 

1. Koh Tao, Thailand

2. Bali, Indonesia

3. Phuket, Thailand

4. Koh Samui, Thailand

5. Lombok, Indonesia

6. Koh Lanta, Thailand

7. Koh Phangan, Thailand

8. Boracay, Philippines

9. Palawan, Philippines

10. Langkawi, Malaysia