The ULTIMATE Thailand Beaches and Islands Travel Guide (2 Weeks in Thailand Travel Documentary)
Beaches, Food, Culture
Notable moments
- 01:10 Catamaran Yacht Tour from Ocean Marina
The hosts board a large red-accented catamaran at Ocean Marina in Jomtien, Pattaya, where staff welcome them and provide motion sickness pills before embarking. An aerial shot shows the luxury boat docked among yachts in the turquoise marina waters before setting sail into the Gulf of Thailand.
Ocean Marina, Pattaya, Thailand - 09:10 Sliding into the Ocean at Koh Phai
The catamaran anchors near the white sand shoreline of Koh Phai (Bamboo Island), where crew members deploy a giant inflatable water slide from the upper deck. The host pours water down the slide to slick it up before sliding down into the ocean.
Koh Phai, Thailand - 16:51 Street Food at Jomtien Night Market
The hosts explore the lively Jomtien Night Market under glowing string lights, browsing food stalls offering grilled meat skewers, fresh seafood, mango sticky rice, and fruit shakes. They order fresh Pad Kra Pao with chicken, grilled pork skewers, spicy Som Tum papaya salad, and mango sticky rice to share at an outdoor table.
Jomtien Night Market, Pattaya, Thailand - 23:55 Wooden Ferry Ride to Koh Samet
After driving from Pattaya to Rayong, the hosts purchase 120 THB round-trip ferry tickets at Sribanphe Pier and board a traditional wooden passenger boat bound for Koh Samet. The ferry glides across calm green waters toward the island, offering scenic coastal views.
Sribanphe Pier, Rayong, Thailand - 25:19 Ocean Ogre Statue at Koh Samet
Upon arriving at Nadan Pier on Koh Samet, the hosts encounter the famous giant statue of the mythical ocean giantess (Phi Sue Samut) standing in the water. The bronze statue extends her hand holding a flower garland toward arriving ferries and travelers.
Koh Samet, Thailand - 30:55 Infinity Pool at Kerala Coco Resort
At the Kerala Coco Resort on Ao Phrao Bay, an aerial and water-level view reveals a sleek beachfront infinity pool framed by leafy tropical trees. The pool directly overlooks the turquoise bay, white sand beach, and paddleboards lined up on the shore.
Kerala Coco Resort, Koh Samet, Thailand - 42:25 Beach Fire Show at Ao Phrao
As night falls on Ao Phrao beach, performers conduct a thrilling fire-spinning show right on the boardwalk in front of beachfront diners. They twirl flaming batons, perform acrobatics while balancing fire, and spin sparks in wide glowing arcs into the dark night sky.
Kerala Coco Resort, Koh Samet, Thailand - 45:00 Mangrove Boat Tour in Salak-Khok
In the quiet fishing village of Salak-Khok on the eastern side of Koh Chang, the hosts hire a traditional wooden boat with an umbrella-shaded table paddled gondola-style by a local boatman. The peaceful 40-minute tour glides slowly along a quiet river channel surrounded by dense green mangrove forests.
Salak-Khok Fishing Village, Koh Chang, Thailand - 50:50 Seafood & Sashimi at Salakphet
Dining over the water at Salakphet Seafood & Resort, the hosts sample fresh locally caught Cobia fish sashimi served with soy sauce and wasabi, baked scallops with garlic and pepper, and steamed blue swimming crabs. A sudden tropical squall blows through the open-air restaurant during their meal, forcing staff and diners to move tables indoors.
Salakphet Seafood & Resort, Koh Chang, Thailand - 65:30 Swimming at White Sand Beach
On the popular west coast of Koh Chang, the hosts go for a swim in the remarkably clear, calm, and shallow waters of White Sand Beach. Aerial shots highlight the soft white sand crescent backed by lush forested mountains and beachfront hotels.
White Sand Beach, Koh Chang, Thailand - 77:40 Pristine Sands of Khlong Hin Beach
Drone footage captures the stunning, quiet shoreline of Khlong Hin Beach on Koh Kood, characterized by powder-white sand, palm trees slanting over the water, and vibrant turquoise sea. The hosts relax in plastic chairs under the shade of coconut palms while enjoying fresh coconut water and rambutan fruit given by a friendly local host.
Khlong Hin Beach, Koh Kood, Thailand - 92:30 Kayaking Mangrove Rivers in Koh Kood
The hosts paddle a two-person kayak up a tranquil, emerald-green river channel lined with stilt homestays and dense mangrove trees on Koh Kood. Aerial views show the kayak gliding along mirror-like waters beneath overhanging greenery.
Koh Kood, Thailand - 111:00 Sunset Drinks at Blue Pearl Bar
At Coco Cape Beach Resort on Koh Mak, the hosts walk out along a long wooden pier into the Gulf of Thailand to reach the Blue Pearl Bar, an overwater thatched-roof bar. They sip cold cocktails and fresh coconuts on wooden lounge chairs as the sun sets peacefully over the surrounding islands.
Coco Cape Beach Resort, Koh Mak, Thailand
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