Will spend 3 weeks in Thailand in february - my mum will visit me. We will spend the time 50% north (BKK, Chiang Mai, Pai), 50% south. Which 2-3 islands would you recommend in the south?
We are looking for beautiful clean beaches, beautiful landscapes with activities such as exploring the island with a scooter, waterfalls etc., nice but affordable accommodation (still with my backpacking budget but double rooms then), good infrastructure, not too crowded, no party.
What do you think?
in Thailand.. Which 2-3 islands would you recommend in the south?
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Tania
If you end up on koh phanang, check out castaway bungalows. The absolute highlight of my 2 weeks in Thailand in Sept. Snug but incredible. £30 a night. Worth it so much.
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Gab
Certainly don't go to Koh Kood: a peaceful island with crystal clear water, almost vip beaches, refreshing waterfalls, chill and nice locals, less touristy and cheaper than Koh Chang, a living nightmare my friend! 
Hope you love it, but a scooter would be close to mandatory to explore the place.
*Last thing: I find it a bit more expensive than expected, and I was told that the north (like Chiang Mai) was a bit cheaper than the islands, but I'm not a billion percent certain that's true. On the island, a single bedroom costs between 500 (cheap) and 800 bahts I'd say. Not sure about double bedroom.
Hope you love it, but a scooter would be close to mandatory to explore the place.*Last thing: I find it a bit more expensive than expected, and I was told that the north (like Chiang Mai) was a bit cheaper than the islands, but I'm not a billion percent certain that's true. On the island, a single bedroom costs between 500 (cheap) and 800 bahts I'd say. Not sure about double bedroom.