Is it still possible to have an authentic travel experience in Thailand?
Recent news of one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands - Ko Tachai - closing due to ‘excessive tourism’ has sparked questions on whether it is still possible for travellers to experience the country without heavily impacting the environment.This news comes 20 years on from the release of Alex Garland’s cult novel ‘The Beach’ which inspired mass wanderlust to Thailand’s turquoise shores. It seems travellers are still striving to find their own slice of paradise and authentic castaway experience. The question is, 20 years on (and swathes of tourists later), can Thailand still offer it? And
