text: [{"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "Nakhon Pathom to Hua Hin"}, {"text_idx": "#000046", "text": "Phrae to BangkokPhrae to Chiang Mai"}, {"text_idx": "#000048", "text": "Ranong to BangkokRanong to Phuket"}, {"text_idx": "#000057", "text": "Trang to BangkokTrang to Phuket"}, {"text_idx": "#000077", "text": "Koh Yao Yai to Langkawi"}, {"text_idx": "#000079", "text": "Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe"}, {"text_idx": "#000080", "text": "Pattaya to Hua Hin Ferry"}, {"text_idx": "#000084", "text": "Trat Airport to Koh Kood"}, {"text_idx": "#000091", "text": "Phitsanulok to BangkokPhitsanulok to Chiang Mai"}, {"text_idx": "#000102", "text": "Hua Hin to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)"}, {"text_idx": "#000117", "text": "Koh Lanta is a very popular tourist destination located to the south of Koh Phi Phi. Koh Lanta is in fact of a cluster of islands, the largest of which (Koh Lanta Yai) is the one where the vast majority of the visitors stay. One of the reasons for the popularity of Koh Lanta is that it is a large island, 30 km long, with 9 major beaches on the west side of the island which means that even in high season it never feels crowded. Another reason for the popularity of Koh Lanta is that it is an interesting island with its own unique culture. Unlike some of the Thai islands which have beautiful beaches and not much else, Koh Lanta has places well worth exploring on excursions. The main town of Ban Saladan has some great old wooden buildings overlooking the sea near the main pier and a lively night market. On the east side of the island there is an older settlement, known as Koh Lanta Old Town, with more historic wooden buildings. Koh Lanta also has caves and mangrove swamps which will appeal to more adventurous visitors."}, {"text_idx": "#000118", "text": "Bamboo Bay in Koh Lanta"}, {"text_idx": "#000119", "text": "Another major reason for Koh Lanta\u2019s popularity is that it is great value for money. You can find very inexpensive accommodation on the island and the islands attracts a large number of travellers looking to stay for several months near a beach as well as European families looking for value for money mid-range accommodation near a safe swimming beach. Koh Lanta doesn\u2019t attract the huge numbers of people who go to Koh Phi Phi or Koh Lipe, but it gets a lot of return visitors who find the distinctly low key island of Koh Lanta the perfect Thai beach destination."}]