My girlfriend and I are planning a second trip to Thailand and looking for the best place to fit our

I don’t know if you have been to Koh Tao but it offers both excellent diving and a laid-back nightlife. Koh Tao is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand, located north of Koh Samui and Koh Pha-ngan. The island boasts around 20 excellent dive sites with a diverse range of coral and marine life andis great for both beginners andexperienced divers. Many of the dive sites are not too far from the shore, which means your girlfriend can easily do two dives a day without needing to spend too much time travelling to the dive sites. At the same time, the island is ideal for a lazy beach retreat, with plenty beaches and bays to explore. The most congested is Mae Haad where the main pier is located. Next to Mae Haad is Sairee beach, which is lined with restaurants, Thai massage venues and several other amenities. The best way to get around the island is to rent a motorbike and once you’ve done this, you can explore Ao Leuk bay, Chalok Ban Kao, Laen Tien and Hin Wong. It’s also worth checking out nearby Nang Yuan Island.

After sunset, you can go relax at one or more of the bars and dance spots right on the beach. There is an impressive range of styles to choose from, as most of them are run by creative owners and professional DJs.Amazing fire jugglers also perform on the beach.  On Koh Tao, a cool party takes place almost every night no matter what phase the moon is in. If you don't like partying, several pubs offer pool tables and live sports on large screens.

 

 

I would like to know if it's easy to travel in Thailand during Ramadan. I’m thinking about coming to Thailand next summer, and would like to know if I will have problems finding places to eat or drink. Thanks for your reply, YC.

 

Ramadan in 2013 will start on Tuesday, July 9 and will continue for 30 days until Wednesday, August 7. You will notice Ramadan far more if travelling through Brunei, Malaysia or Indonesia or any other country with a large Muslim than in Thailand, which is 90 per cent Buddhist. Even if you travel in tourist areas in Thailand’s south, which are home to many Muslims, you will hardly notice Ramadan as everything is open as usual.

In Bangkok or northern Thailand, you will not notice anything in relation to Ramadan. However, if you are observing Ramadan and abstaining from eating during daylight hours, there are plenty of restaurants to cater to you at night. There are also many food stalls that serve food well into the night as well as convenience stores open around the clock selling a very good supply of food and drinks.