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I'm just staying on the island of Koh Phangan in the gulf of Thailand. Population about 10,000. No tourist anymore. And there are about 40 different beaches and half a dozen nice waterfalls all with-in a 20 minute drive. Based on how difficult travel has become combined with how safe and nice I have it here, I can't really think of a good reason to leave. I just renewed my visa for another year.

whoooot - nice. We plan to go to Thailand during xmas vacation and some friends of mine just booked 2 weeks in November to Phuket and Phi Phi....

I'm sure you'll all have a great time. There should certainly be a more private clean feel compared to years ago.