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Ko Khai Nok
Phang Nga 3
Thai Muang MAP F3
Ao Luk
4 Another great snorkeling destination,
4
Phang Nga this island has coral reefs hugging
Bay 4
Kok Loi its coastline – the prime underwater
402 attraction. Brilliantly colored parrot­
Suan fish can often be spotted. The small
Maphrao Ko Yao Noi swimming cove features white sand
flanked by rocky headlands. Vendors
Khlong Bon sell fresh coconut water from huts.
Thalang
Ko Yao Yai and Ko Yao Noi
Ko Yao Yai 4
Phuket
Patong Ao Bole MAP F3
These picturesque islands in Phang
Phuket Nga Bay feature charming thatched­
Town
Rawai Andaman roof homes and rubber plantations,
Sea inter spersed with vast tracts of lush
Ko Phi Phi
foliage. Most of the accommodations
are on Ko Yao Noi, the smaller of the
0 km 20
Ko Racha two islands. You can hire a kayak from
0 miles 20 your hotel to explore the beautiful
rock formations facing the island.
Ko Kaew
1 Alcohol is generally not sold here,
except within hotel premises.
MAP H6
A Buddha statue greets visitors to
this small island, which is visible Beachfront at Ko Yao Yai Island
from Phromthep Cape. A replica
footprint of the Buddha makes this a
holy pilgrimage site for some monks.
On the island’s far coast is another
Buddhist shrine and chedi (stupa).

Ko Racha
2
MAP E4
Made up of two islands, Ko Racha is
a renowned diving and snorkeling
site. Ko Racha Yai has a few bunga­
lows and restau rants, and a pretty
beach. It’s a great place for star­
gazing. Smaller Ko Racha Noi is less
developed, with rockier shorelines.
Ko Racha Yai beach

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