Thailand's beautiful island with tropic waters, stunning beaches and no crowds

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Every year, hundreds of thousands of Brits fly to Thailand for a holiday. However, the influx of tourists has put a strain on popular resorts like Phuket and Pattaya.Notably, famous beach destinations such as Maya Bay are grappling with environmental damage and infrastructure stress.

Yet, there's a small picturesque island in the Gulf of Thailand that remains untouched by the tourist crowds.Koh Mak, home to just 1,200 permanent residents, retains its natural charm.

The island spans only 16 square kilometres, with about 95 per cent being privately owned land.It boasts a single cash machine and no high-rise buildings.

Travel blogger Gregor Brown refers to the island as an "untouched paradise".In a YouTube video, he said: "What strikes me straight away about Koh Mah is that, in one word, it’s quaint.