To swim, snorkel, scuba-dive and kayak in the crystal-clear ocean and enjoy the beautiful scenery, the delicious Thai food and friendly Thai people. Check out the caves, which are decorated as a phallic shrine to a princess goddess. [...] the beach food sold from wooden long-tail boats — Thai version of a food truck. Booking your trip back to the mainland through the hotels; very expensive. Use the local travel agents; fast, reliable and a third of the price. Have a drink at one of the cool bars on the east side with water views and bamboo platforms.