Each year hundreds of thousands of Brits jet off to Thailand to see the sights and relax. But the sheer volume of tourists have left more popular resorts such as Phuket and Pattaya struggling to cope.

Also in the Gulf of Thailand, east of Bangkok and not far from the Cambodian border, the island is less developed ... which is a must-visit. The south coast is lined with small hamlets and fishing ...

The world’s happiest travel destination is once more welcoming visitors. Thailand’s picture-perfect east coast island of Koh Samui has long been popular with travelers and is leading the way ...