KO PHAYAM | Little Known Island in Thailand

A fun day of exploring the lovely little island of Ko Phayam, Thailand in the Andaman Sea near Myanmar.
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"Watch It Glow" by Silent Partner
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"The Vibe" by Thompson Town Flowers
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"Pacific Journey" by Edward Karl Hanson
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"Tibet Meditation" by Bjorn Alva
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"Dub Feral" & "One Sly Move" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Gabriel is a world traveler and travel writer who has been adventuring around the world since his first trip to Europe in the summer of 1990 when he was 18 years old. He is author of "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", "Following My Thumb" and several other books available on Amazon.com and elsewhere.
Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!

[@jillytravels9317]

New year, new shirts and a fabulous island. Definitely got old style 60s/70s vibes, before that era was commercialised.....Beautiful leafy lanes and quiet beaches, to be found.....Loving Thailands smaller islands, long may they stay as unspoilt as they are now

[@TwoMadExplorers]

Looks like a proper paradise!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Absolutely.

[@janakotrcova2790]

Picturesque landscape,sea of all shades of blue,tempting food and drinks.That is how I imagine paradise!👍

[@TomWilsonUK]

I am heading to Thailand in February, Ko Phayam is definitely going to be a stop now. Thanks Gabriel 👍

[@bradley_Bradley]

Well done Gabriel. Great camera work and you nailed it with the cool music. Such a beautiful Island to visit !

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, glad to hear it.

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Ko Phayam looks interesting, has a bit of a Bali feel before it became commercialised. The water bottle place was different. Looks so chilled there, I wouldn’t want to leave. Great video, thanks you really captured the essence of the island. 😊❤

[@samewalt6486]

Around the world in eighty beaches! Cool place. Thanks.

[@neilwoodward7336]

Another amazing video. And you really seem to be enjoying Ko Phayam. I'm glad🙂. After sharing so many BRILLIANT videos in the last couple of months, you deserve some rest and relaxation now. 👍.

[@liam5382]

Watching from Edinburgh, Scotland and dreaming of my next trip to Thailand!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I bet, must be bitter cold and wet there about now.

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

35:24 What a view of paradise! Sun, Beach, Good Food, Drinks, wind blowing in the hair…how lovey! What a great little island. There was a lot to see here too. Thank you for sharing.

[@TravelingEddie]

Gabriel nice beach you ended up at. i like the quiet laid back vibe of the area and away from the stifling crowds. Awesome!😎👍

[@ЛюбомирСтоянов-э9щ]

Thank you for showing your favourite island in Thailand. It is fascinating! I took part in an adventure following your travel by motor bike. I think that the tropical vegetation of this island could not be seen anywhere else in the world.

[@Soloadriantraveler]

Fascinating stuff mate. What a beautiful beach. Phi Phi Islands is one of my favourite islands in Thailand but it's very small and it doesn't take long to get bored. Ko Phayam looks a lot bigger. I've been to Thailand 10 times and I didn't even know this place existed. I'll put it on my to visit list. Cheers!!

[@TravellingTrav1025]

Man that looks like a chill relaxing island 🌴🌴

[@laurensvanesveld1354]

What a paradise, can't believe how cheap the food is etc. Great vlog as normal well done.

[@effie-Toronto]

Island looks really interesting I enjoyed video Gabe

[@chrisbrown8748]

Awesome video as always✌🏽❤️. I was last in Thailand back in December 2019 and I’d love to get back and explore some different more secluded islands than the touristy ones I was able to get experience.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I was in Thailand then as well, in Bangkok for New Year's and then Ko Samui and Ko Phangan. Where did you go?

[@churchofbrap876]

What an amazing find at 32:43. Such a beautiful spot, and virtually no tourists as fas as the eye can see!

[@leogresen2793]

Stayed there for two weeks last year volunteering at The Kitchen Table. Best food on the island!!! Enjoy your stay

[@keithhardy8513]

Wow, that really is a laid back Thai island that could develop drastically over the next ten years. So good that you got there now before the big resorts appear and it becomes another Phuket or Samui ! 😂😂

[@francoisbouchard9488]

Now that is a deal on that meal + 2 mojitos! And what a perfect setting. I wanna go.

[@Me_and_My_B]

I love Koh Phayam....ive been 3 times now, and thinking about going again soon. I always stay at Buffalo Bay. I bring a bike with me.......but the only drawback with the island is the amount of stray dogs......and believe me, when you're cycling can be a real issue.

[@GreenyTravels]

Looks like a great less developed spot. Thanks for the tour!!

[@ivysprieto6058]

Life is a tropical beach 🌊🌴🌞

[@marafarnham595]

Loving the new shirts Gabriel 😊😎🙌☀️🌊

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, me too.

[@sauravroychow]

So chill is Thailand.

[@Jack-2day]

No ‘Hippie bar?” .. probably one of the coolest beach bar/live music venue in the World! Cheers🎉

[@philoza1000]

Would love to have been there when it was 'live'.. perhaps the '80s as Gabriel suggested.

[@gkschick6804]

Apparently there are some imminent changes happening with the entire Cannabis trade in Thailand. Currently it is like the wild wild west, but there are some major restrictions coming down the pipe. Not sure when but I did see a run down on Retired and Working For You's channel. Just a bit of a heads up for your subscribers. Thanks for the great video. Looks like a really cool, laid back place. Reminds me of Ko Samui when I was there, almost 45 years ago. No air strip. The only places to stay were small family owned huts on the beach for just a few bucks a day. It has changed so much, I hardly recognized it when I went back last year.

[@andrewslifestyle2289]

I’m currently living in Thailand and have been to many islands near the one you were staying. Has to be on my list. Some islands are more stunning than others, but you can’t go wrong with the beautiful beaches, cheap food, booze and exotic Thai girls. Have fun!

[@pokeyjeanne]

Tiny crabs, how funny. We used to catch them in Huntington Beach, CA in the 1950's and take them home. :( Not as many as this place, but they were quite a bit larger and you found them when those holes would pop up while you walked along in your flip flops.

[@TravelbyDartTV]

Just had a nostalgia with this vlog. I suddenly remembered the time when I visited this part of Thailand to film our TV show episode. Forget rubbery skewers. Ko Phayam's satay is grilled to perfection, with melt-in-your-mouth fish that tastes like it just jumped out of the ocean. Just don't ask about the secret ingredient (it might involve fins and scales).

[@pikahippi]

You missed Phayams most famous place, you can even see it at 36:28 at the beach. Its called "the Hippie Bar", and its completely built of the wreckage of tsunami, brought to the beach by the sea over the years. Its made look like ship and its awesome!

[@FRESHTAMPA]

Geez. The beach and restaurant for lunch at the end was off the chain . Gabriel can eat too! lol dinner after that big meal . Wow

[@mylahbarreto5265]

An absolutely beautiful beach!! Hope to,explore that part of Thailand someday. I love the food there, especially, the northern part of the country

[@Danielroams]

That's paradise, brother. Do you know why? There are hardly any signs of people on the beach. ⛱️ Enjoy!

[@TheGoGuy]

I enjoyed this vid Gabe, never really heard about Ko Phayam before but it looks like a very chill vibe. 😎

[@mr.sts.p]

Wow beatiful Island ❤ Gabriel good choice 😊

[@michellepeace1811]

Fantastic video as always 😊

[@roberth7894]

Interesting island I hadn't heard anything about. Very rural and laid back, parts of Ko Chang in the gulf of Thailand are like it.

[@jeffcahill5722]

Hey brother, I just came back to this video after spending 4 days in Phayam and 2 in Koh Chang. I did a lot of videoing with your one hand on the bike, one hand on the phone technique, which I thought was crazy and dangerous when I first watched this, but it worked out ok. If you go ever go back to Ko Chang (strongly suggest you do) you should rent a bike and explore the island. It's in many ways much more interesting than Ko Phayam. There are "roads", ok, ,mostly trails, but you can get all the way to the south and almost all the way to the north, where you'll find much better beaches. Definitely want two hands on the bike though! Cheers.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, good to know. Perhaps I'll go back sometime.

[@bombdropperboys385]

Where did you stay in Ko Chang? I see a 3 day reggae fest there for the new yrs

[@jeffcahill5722]

@bombdropperboys385 which Koh Chang, LOL? I can't imagine any kind of festival on this Ko Chang. It's tiny. You must mean the other Koh Chang in Trat province. Plenty of places to stay there. I stayed in a few but don't have any recommendations. Having said that, maybe I'm wrong. Let me know if it's the one in Ranong.

[@christophernicol5266]

Nice vlog bro...I traced your steps whilst watching on g maps ...its on my bucket list ❤ Reminds me of kho Samui about 26 years ago ..hope the same thing doesn't happen here..although it probably will 🤷

[@Observers00]

Raw Paradise with lush greens everywhere. Great stuff. Which is your favorite beach & island in the whole world, as you've travelled to more than 95 countries.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Here's one of my favorites: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4avpXibntVngKM Also Secret Beach and Kalalau Beach on Kauai island: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKvbe2atrtemqc0

[@istical3stan220]

This is shot in “high roller Gabriel Mode”

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

That is a beautiful island and looks decidedly un-touristy, which is the ideal for any traveler worth their salt.

[@jfp6400]

How does this guy not have 1M subs???

[@SueB369]

🤔?

[@peterb6836]

Because he is missing 401k

[@avikingman]

Cool shirt Gabriel. Greetings from Norway -30C here these days.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Dang, that's rough. Hang in there, only four more months of winter to go. 😎

[@lrkfam]

Gabe gave me the idea that I can make travel my life. I've visited many countries and now I am seeking permanent residence in South America ❤

[@humungushumungus213]

They’re waiting for you with open arms😂 criminals to rob you, venomous snakes to bite you, be careful

[@papaflickr]

Yes , you're right ! After seeing this vid I would also think of this Island as the " dream " Island. Was wandering if weed was legal in these small Islands ( Like in Bangkok ) Thank you so much for sharing all these infos with the world . U rock !!!

[@armrat1245]

lucky resort good food good bungalow

[@spirittravels.]

Great video

[@DavidPhillips-l2m]

Finally first to a great vlogger

[@tombuddy100]

It's almost more affordable to simply live on an island in Thailand than elsewhere, such as the USA or Europe.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Absolutely, just one more reason to travel, it's cheaper than a crappy life back home.

[@tombuddy100]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Right. Not to mention more enjoyable and no cold winters.

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

What a cool intro!

[@HoneyBadger01]

Hi Gab, how did you learn to drive the motorbike? Is it difficult to drive the motorbike? You told a motorbike licence is not nessesary to rent a motorbike in Thailand.

[@Andrij_Kozak]

Not far away from North Sentinel Island. Do you plan a day trip there ?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, it's an easy swim from here.

[@AC-db4ek]

Oh man, I would love to ride a scooter the whole day with that weather and low traffic. It looks ideal for motorbike tourism. Also, I would like to keep a motorbike near by all the time in case of a Tsunami situation.

[@jfp6400]

Sweet!

[@steventait8849]

Did you ever find out how much it was to stay at the sun resort? I've been looking online and it just comes up sold out.

[@lakatosbeata1573]

Great video! Have you been to Ao Kwang Peeben beach?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, I went today.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

I like the new intro!

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Beautiful

[@Apex1337]

Oh waouw beach ⛱️ what is the name ?

[@makeamericagreenagain8511]

Very nice. 🌲😎🌲

[@specialized500]

Dont attempt to go there after April and before November . The winds and rain can be terrible.

[@mirzagoralija4492]

Nice ! 😊😊😊❤🇧🇦🇧🇦🇧🇦

[@tibiturc2]

Nice video🎉

[@kevinstephens2980]

Hi Gabriel, did you have to show a licence for the bike? I am thinking of going there next week. Cheers.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No license, they just took a photo of my passport.

[@Jack-2day]

Just remember that quite often if you do not possess an international driver’s license, your insurance will be voided. 🤓

[@kevinstephens2980]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos thanks, I was thinking i would have to hire a bicycle to see the island, probably possible but not ideal. Thanks again and keep up the amazing work as I am sure you will 🤙

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@Jack-2day True. I have one, but it expired in November. I haven't been back to the US to be able to renew it.

[@chestermosburger3113]

no cars Ko Chang noi? There where no cars on Ko Phayam when I was there. Please let it be the same.

[@Lorraine-p4r]

My parents and sister, were born in Mynamar(Burma).

[@ItravelwithGabrielTraveller]

Sri Lanka and Thailand look very similar

[@ItravelwithGabrielTraveller]

Sri Lanka is more authentic

[@CripplingDuality]

​@@ItravelwithGabrielTravellerwhat do you mean by 'authentic'?

[@mickvillinger6279]

1 in Bramston Beach Australia 😎

[@jfp6400]

Where are the tourists from?

[@ColinC33]

No secret brother stayed there many times.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool. 👍

[@NachsholCohen]

I was there

[@TobeResz]

Hey Gabriel. Do you think 15000$ per year is enough to live your lifestyle and explore the world? 🌎

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It depends a lot on where you go and how you travel. That's $41 a day. You can certainly travel in Thailand, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, etc. on that budget but these days it will still be a little tight. You would need to find the dirt cheapest accommodation and keep things very minimal as far as expenses. For example my bungalow here is $32 a day, so that leaves you only $9 for everything else, and that's in a cheap country. However if you stay places longer, pay a monthly rate for accommodation then you can bring the costs down a lot. So the answer is yes, you can make it work. But the reality is I'm spending a lot more than that per year, especially when you factor in my travels to Europe and other more expensive places.

[@TobeResz]

@GabrielTravelerVideos thanks for your reply. Yes I am planning to stay longer at the same places and try live cheap one month to be able to spend a bit more the other. I saw there is accommodation in many asian cities for 400$ or less per month. What do you think, how much did you spend in 10 years of travelling without flights and insurance?

[@rocketboy9127]

​@@TobeResz ??? What do you think!?!? What do you think!?!? 37:56 Just go out and explore yourself😮

[@topfueler2]

Fu@$ing awesome

[@millerlite502]

Gabe how do I get there🌴😎?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIKVf3SLeJqnZrM

[@George.299]

is the Hippie bar still open?

[@larsstenseth2351]

Yes

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

Are you ever going home to calif ?😊

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes.

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos you have been gone many months. Have a safe trip home.

[@mikerepairsstuff]

Are those Teva’s the sandals you were wearing?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes indeed.

[@GeneFever]

Teva Hurricanes, great sandal once the area around the little toe strap junction gets used to it. I'm on my 2nd pair can wear all day.

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@hewolivia9642]

👍👍👍😃😃😃😴🥗😴🥗Best Holiday 🙏

[@iiles1]

You should keep ur eye open for a Thai girl friend man! You could do a whole other series on that! Thai girl , canadian boy! Unspoiled bliss for you to protect against the world !

[@EATMOREFISH1234]

🤙🏻🌴🤙🏻🌴🤙🏻🌴🤙🏻🌴💯

[@viaesta]

Let’s go 600K!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

So close, maybe another month.

[@_Hewman_]

1:42 LOL 32 usd/night you got ripped off

[@usedbrickie9166]

Great Video, Awesome shirt Gabe... Cheers

[@licuta7376]

👍

[@humungushumungus213]

What about venomous snakes, how come no one talks about them, these areas are infested with cobras and kraits . Does Gabrielle never comes across snakes? He was just in SriLanka the land of King Cobras

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I don't see them as often, but I saw one yesterday, a small green one. No idea if it was venomous. It was climbing up a tree, pretty impressive.

[@humungushumungus213]

Watch out for green vipers. Dangerous snake, there are green no venomous snakes, venomous snakes the heads are oval the nonvenomous heads are round, the vipers have heat detector glands and see in infrared just like predator from the film. Watch out for Kraits with black bands and cobras those bites kill.

[@humungushumungus213]

@@GabrielTravelerVideosThere are hundreds of thousands of envenomations in the countries you traveled India, Sri Lanka , Thailand . Just there they have more people killed by snake bites every year then US KIA in Vietnam for the whole war, Be careful , be aware.

[@alannormal226]

Engage the local people let them speak. no more temple or monastery boring crap. I like the travel but you were a lot better when you started and seem to be getting more shy and shut off.

[@dilrukshikgds662]

❤❤❤👌👍

[@thortessem271]

Hi from Arizona. 3:30 AM 40 degrees

[@sushilrai9144]

From Hong Kong here.8:24 pm,21 degrees celsius.

[@stevenlapidus2902]

Gabe - Excellent video! I've watched many, many of your videos over the years and I can't recall ever seeing any Live Streams or any that contained any sponsorships of any kind. I'm curious as to whether these are things that you would do or have done that I've missed. With your dedicated following, I would think that an occasional Live Stream would be appreciated and that some endorsements from you on things you like would go over well. Thanks.

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

🍺🍺

[@tadhgdoran-qi8pl]

What country are you going to next

[@10ambeer58]

when we comin' to CAMBODIA??? i'm feelin' mega hate for Cambodia from everyone

[@presidentxijinpingspoxdoct9756]

You need a chest cam.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

The problem is then I have to deal with putting on the strap or whatever and then taking it off and also it's fixed in one direction. I like to be able to move the camera around and point it in different directions.

[@TheSouth-j7f]

Nice beach.

[@stevehammond4326]

15th

[@jamespack49]

Any christian buildings