The tiny island of Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand has transformed from a backpacker scuba diving mecca into a bona fide beach destination. Luxury hotels and villas on the island used to be unheard of, but now there are several 5 Star hotels on Koh Tao for those with cash to splash
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
The body piercing ceremonies of the Phuket Vegetarian festival provide some of the most spectacular – and gruesome – spectacles within Thai culture