Visiting year

*(From the year an island opened to public)

 

Travelers Characteristics

 

Islands’ Infrastructure

 

Islands’ Culture

 

Local travelers

0-5

Somchai (51), a Thai fisherman, visited Koh Jai in 1972 because it was quiet and on his way home. 

Sea gypsy level

The full moon is so beautiful here!

Hippies

0-20

Francois (32), a French writer, in search of spiritual connection, swims to Koh Jai after listened to Somchai in 1980.

Fisherman level

The full moon is so beautiful with my acousitic guitar and a joint.

Backpackers

10-30

Sarah (19) and Jessica (22), both Australian students, visit Koh Jai because of the new “Full moon party” recommended by Lonely Planet. (1999)

7-11 level

The full moon is so beautiful with mushroom shake + drum & bass.

Jet-setters

20->

 Dimitri (54), a Ukrainian capitalist, decides to take his family to Koh Jai. Koh Jai intl. airport open to public in 2011.

Grand Hotel level

Is it full moon tonight?