Pristine unspoiled waters and clean golden beaches in Ko Samet, one of the Eastern seaboard islands of Thailand. From the moment we wake up and clean our teeth we are surrounded by plastic.

If you want to avoid the overcrowded Koh Samui, here are some of the lesser-known islands to visit during your holiday.

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Just as soon as the haze has lifted across Southeast Asia, the region has been hit with two large oil spills.