Paradise Paved: The Tragic Transformation of Ko Lipe and the Crisis of Thai Island Tourism
KO LIPE, THAILAND — For nearly two decades, the island of Ko Lipe occupied a sacred space in the annals of Southeast Asian travel lore. Known as the "Maldives of Thailand," it was once the final frontier for backpackers seeking an escape from the encroaching commercialization of Phuket and Ko Samui. However, a recent return […]

