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Ko Yao Noi
Koh Yao Noi (engl. long, little island) is located in the Bay of Phang Nga, between Krabi and Phuket in southern Thailand. It is one of the biggest islands within the Phang Nga Bay archipelago and easily accessible from both Phuket and Krabi Provinces and presents some of the most beautiful sea scenery in South East Asia. Taking the public ferry or a private longtail boat and you can reach this paradise within an hour.
Most of the island's 4000 inhabitants make their living through the rubber tree and fishing industry. A little rice farming and some fruit, palm and coconut plantations are evident around the island and boat building as well as farming techniques here have been passed from father to son. Being here, makes your life special.
The majority of inhabitants are Muslim and speak one of the southern dialects of the Thai language. Due to the upcoming number of foreign visitors, English is also well known around the island.
As there is hardly traffic on Ko Yao Noi, it is a great place for cycling and walking. It is mountainous in the centre and has beaches to either side. The East side has beaches which are perfect for swimming and snorkeling and taking a refreshing dip in the sea, while the West is a picturesque blend of rice flats and mangrove trees.
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The beaches Ko Yao Noi offers a many nice beaches and bays, suitable for swimmign within the whole year. Most of the resorts also have nice pools close to the beach, so that you are able to enjoy the breathtaking view along Phang Nga Bay.
The endless Hat Pasai at the middle of the eastern coastline is probaly the beach most perfect for swimming and invits to relax.
Hat Thakhao offes spectacular views over the neighbouring islands. Along this beach, you can also find a few small resorts, offering nice and cozy bunalows.
In front of the beautyful Hat Ao Klong Son you also find a nice coralreef, that invits his visitors for snorkeling with colorfull fish.
The famous Hat Loparaet is surrounded by lots of coconut palms and creates a feeling of beeing in real paradise. White powder sand, crystal clear water and a few larger stones at the northern end paint a picturesque impression of how a tropical island have to be. It is easier to rech this beach by boat instead of motorbike or tuk tuk. |
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The best time for travelling Like everywhere at the Andaman costal, the best time for travelling is during November and April. In May, when the low season starts there are even less tourists than in high season on the island and slowly the rainy season starts. From July to October, you have short but heavy rain falls mainly throughout the evening. Anyway, the location inside Phang Nga Bay protects us from the strong Monsum winds most of the time. |
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Travelling to Ko Yao The island is easy reachable from Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga Province. The best way is to come with one of the public ferries or to charter a private boat to the island. The boat ride is between 40 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on your strting point. |
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