Take a look at these sites, try them out when you have time, then you will know there are a lot better islands out there in terms of beach, sea water, marine life and local culture! Thailand still has a lot to offer such as food, nice massage and friendly smiles. But for the beach-lovers, its neighbours have more and better.
http://www.berjayaresorts.com.my/redang-beach/info.html
http://www.jaring.my/perhentian/about.html
Borneo even has better resorts, try the Sipadan Water Village:
http://www.sipadanwatervillage.com/
Someone posted a wonderful trip report to SWV:
http://dive.scubadiving.com/members/...rts.php?s=2146
It is a simply pleasure to look at the photos!
[This message has been edited by travelem (edited 10-25-2003).]