Thailand?s charms are no secret to the world. Its paradisiacal islets bring to life scenes from your dizziest daydreams, while its comforting cuisine is now a firm favourite around the globe, marrying rich coconut sauces with fiery chilis. But despite the country?s popularity, boating in Thailand reveals a whole other side to it. In amongst the nocturnal archipelagos and tourist-clad towns, you?ll find pockets of peace ? a tranquility reserved for those who travel to Thailand by yacht charter. With our itinerary, set sail on Thailand?s captivating west coast and island-hop away from it all.
Here?s our guide to exploring secret Thailand by yacht charter…
1.     Ko Yao Yai
As if it were made for luxury yacht charters, Thailand and its islands offer plenty of spots for stopping off and soaking up the scenery. Dive headfirst into your desert-island fantasies and bask the day away on one of Ko Yao Yai?s pristine beaches. Hugged by a west coast cove, Klong Son Beach is about as close as you?ll get to paradise. Soak in bath-like waters. Bask on sugary sands. Or marvel at it all from the deck of your yacht. Just don?t say goodbye to Ko Yao Yai without sampling some just-caught fish; at sunset, pull up a chair at a waterfront restaurant for a seafood supper, watching as the longtail boats pull up to the pier, nets full to the brim.
2.   Ko Hong
Your next stop, Ko Hong will satisfy your craving for exploration. Enchanting cliffs and dense forest rise behind its glitteri...