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Should I book my stay on an island in Thailand for Christmas and New Year now or wait?

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Nov 10, 2024
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Debbie *******
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Hi all, we want to spend time on lovely island for Christmas and new year but can’t decide which one we already have hotel booked until 12 December on Koh Samui as never been there, I’m just wondering do we need to book up now or just see how I feel, last time we was TL was 2013 never been Thailand over Xmas
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The community suggests that booking accommodations early for Christmas and New Year in Thailand is advisable due to the overcrowding and rising prices during this peak season. While recommendations for different islands include Koh Samui, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Phayam, Koh Kood, and Koh Tao, there is a consensus that making reservations soon is a prudent choice to ensure a pleasant stay.
Gary ******
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Mizaane ******
Koh lanta ♥️♥️
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Debbie *******
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 I was thinking of going there
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Ben ******
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Ian *************
Book now samui gets full up fast and the prices go mental
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Gary ******
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 That’s High Season. Everything gets booked up!
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Ian *************
@Gary *****
 I know I am sitting in shit hotel cos prices are going mad on booking
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Bä ****
Koh Tao small and peaceful with enough thing to see and do…My favorite island 🏝️ been going back to the same island for the past 10 years…
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Debbie *******
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 I have looked at Koh Tao just thought it was bit to small, i will look into it again, Thanks
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Michael ********
Its gets busy book now many different islands to suit many different things.

I like a bit more peace so for me Koh Yao Noi, Koh Phayam Koh Kood but they are more out of the way
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Debbie *******
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@Michael *******
 definitely going Koh kood, I will look into the other places,

Thanks
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Frances ********
Book early; it’s very crowded over Xmas & NYears.
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