Usually by December 3, life in Thailand is in full swing: package tourists from all over the world, winterers of all nationalities and races. But this year was an exception. The official start of the high season here is November 1st. But now there is no one on the beaches, the most popular tourist spots and routes are unusually empty. A huge number of boats are on the quays, markets are empty, even the most popular and widespread shops of the 7/11 chain are closed in tourist regions.
Phi Phi Islands are unusually empty; Maya Bay does not have the usual bustle and heaps of Chinese tourists. Tourism stopped and everything seemed to be dead. But! What unusual feelings this detached emptiness evokes. How you want to breathe deeply and enjoy this forced break in the tourist life of Thailand. Phi Phi Islands are simply beautiful at this time. The yellow brick walkway that winds around the island is empty. The beaches are virgin, quiet and complete peace.
