IF YOU look hard enough you can still find some islands in Thailand that remain relatively untouched by tourists. Avoid the full moon parties and hustle of Bangkok. These are the ten best (almost) secret island getaways courtesy of Skyscanner.

1. Ko Phayam It’s escaped the masses of tourists that other Thai islands get — so far — so make your way to lovely Ko Phayam and join the backpackers and families on this magnificent island. Expect pristine beaches, enjoyable walks through the jungle, simple beach bungalows and a handful of high-end resorts. An overnight bus from Bangkok to Ranong is the best way to get to the ferry terminal. 2. Ko Surin The Surin archipelago offers some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving in Thailand. There are two main islands, Ko Surin Nua and Ko Surin Tai. Both are gorgeous. The islands are covered in national park and a few tents and bungalows are the only accommodation options. It’s a real getaway-from-the-crowds kind of place. The nearest airport is Phuket and the islands are reached by ferry from Khao Lak. 3. Ko Adang Opposite the quickly developing island is a national park paradise called Ko Adang. The beach is fabulous and the water a translucent green. You can camp the night or there are some basic bungalows. Hike the interior to see a waterfall, snakes, geckos and the occasional monkey. The nearest airports are Krabi and Phuket. 4. Ko Bulon Lae If you want to get away from civilisation then this is the island for you. Imagine the air full of butterflies and bats, huge monitor lizards crossing your track, and a good beach and lovely coral. Eat in simple restaurants and sleep in a bungalow on the beach. It’s a tiny island, and it will take you just 15 minutes to walk around. It’s close to busy Ko Lipe and the nearest airports are Krabi and Phuket. 5. Ko Chang Noi Not to be confused with busy Ko Chang, to the southeast of Bangkok, Ko Chang Noi is off Thailand’s west coast. It’s a very relaxed place and people tend to stay in the simple resorts and bungalows for quite a long time. Banana pancake? Done. Laze on the beach all day? Of course. An occasional swim in a sea the temperature of a lukewarm bath? Lovely. Best to get there on an overnight bus from Bangkok to Ranong in Trat Province. 6. Ko Kho Khao This is a large island with long golden beaches, mangroves and grassy sand flats. You can ride elephants into the surf and rent motorbikes, but otherwise it’s all about the beach, the bungalows and the resort-style lifestyle. Families are more frequent than dreadlocked backpackers. The nearest airport is Phuket. 7. Bamboo Island If you find yourself staying on Phi Phi Don island then you have to make your way by long tail boat to the incredibly beautiful Bamboo Island. There’s nowhere to stay the night and you can walk around it in half an hour, but the spectacular white beach is large enough to escape from people and the water is crystal clear. Oh, and there’s a small national park to explore too. 8. Ko Kut Ko Kut, south of Ko Chang, is gorgeous. The best way to get here is by bus from Bangkok to Laem Sok Pier in Trat province. A high-speed boat trip later you can be lazing on one of the many wonderful beaches or exploring the jungle in search of waterfalls. There are plenty of accommodation options. 9. Ko Lanta Stunning Ko Lanta is quite large and boasts lots of long white-sand beaches and a mountainous interior clothed in jungle. There are shrimp farms here, and historic villages too, but a warm sea and lazy days in hammocks are the big attractions on this serene getaway island. The nearest airport is Krabi. 10. Ko Tarutao Stay in a simple bungalow on this unspoilt island and enjoy great white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Hire a bicycle to explore, and watch out for the monkeys and the abundant birdlife in this national park wonderland. It’s so relaxing and so much better than nearby Ko Lipe, which is being rapidly developed and is altogether ruined. The nearest airports are Krabi and Phuket.