The Transformation of Ko Lipe From Backpacker Paradise to a Case Study in Thai Overdevelopment

The island of Ko Lipe, situated in the Adang-Rawi Archipelago of the Andaman Sea, has long been regarded as one of Thailand’s most scenic destinations. However, a longitudinal assessment of…

The Evolution of Ko Lipe From Backpacker Paradise to a Case Study in Thai Overtourism and Environmental Degradation

The island of Ko Lipe, once regarded as one of Thailand’s final frontiers for intrepid travelers, has undergone a radical transformation over the past two decades, transitioning from a remote…

Ko Lipe’s Transformation: A Journey from Backpacker Haven to Overdeveloped Tourist Hub

Nineteen years after first experiencing its untouched charm, travel writer and blogger Nomadic Matt (Matthew Kepnes) returned to Ko Lipe, a Thai island that once represented the epitome of an…