We would take the overnight train, 2nd class, from Bangkok to Surat Thani.. Then get on a ferry.
1984; on the ferry to a paradise island with the missus (who still retains that position...) ....
We used to stay on Lamai beach, because it was quieter..... A bungalow was 25 Baht a night ($1 in those days).
Lamai Beach (I think)
The Lamai beach restaurant
No internet and in fact, no electricity most of the time. There was a generator running in the evenings.
At Grandfather rock
We went back one more time in 1985, when we stayed in the top resort.....
We won't be visiting again......