I first visted Racha Island in February 2011 and returned this year in February 2013 hoping to find paradise again. It is still worth taking a speed boat to the island but I was astonished by how much development has taken place in two years behind the beach area. The beach is still glorious white sand with a beautiful turquoise... More

We never know Raya Island (some people called Racha) before, but tripAdvisor gave 4 stars to this place, we searched the tour agent to book the tour trip to this strange name island. We send the mail to "Just Take a trip" local phuket tour company. Mr. Bob-Thai+American man give us all information and received our booking. 09:00 AM: the... More

From all the brochures and internet one is under the impression that this must be out of this world. This is just the opposite. From the moment we arrived at the spot where we had to get our speed boat we were shocked at the state the place is in. I have to admit that when we first set foot... More

Came as part of a Racha Beach/ Coral Island Tour, and what we got was a dirty beach. So much filth had washed up and no one cleaned the beach at all, with many tourists arriving at the same time. We stayed under the umbrellas the whole time, because the water was too dirty to swim (so much was brushing... More

We went with Raya Princess Tour, at 1500 baht each, pretty much anticipated it'll be a crammed trip, but it was much worse. 5 x speedboats crammed with 35 people each headed to the island at the same time, unloaded passenger on the same small beach. Directed to pay 200 baht for lounger so your stuff don't get stolen. The... More

I am flabbergasted by the resort owners of this beautiful island ruining the local habitat. Please do not support their businesses!

We have been to both Phi Phi and Racha Island and must say as a family with two kids aged 7 and 11 found this a more enjoyable day trip. It's not as far and we love to snorkel. The snorkelling here was ideal. There was some coral but the main attraction are the fish. I think the key to... More

People who are deciding whether to go to Phi Phi or Raya island can read the below comparison to chose their pick. The Island: Raya Island is smaller than Phi Phi islands. The main island of Phi Phi is Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Racha Yai is the main island of Raya. Koh Racha Yai has only 2 beaches... More

We just visited and I have to say it was a memorable day for all the wrong reasons. Maybe in the high season is the time to go but the day we went was a nightmare. Just after the 5 days of rain Phuket experienced- the tour really should have been canceled. It was a nice day but the seas... More