The Cost of Paradise: Why Ko Lipe Has Become a Cautionary Tale of Overtourism
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June 14, 2026
Nineteen years ago, the island of Ko Lipe in southern Thailand was the quintessential backpacker’s dream. It was a place where electricity was a luxury available for only a few hours each evening, where a rustic beachside bungalow cost roughly $2 a…