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Koh
Taleng Beng
Lies in the Lanta district and similar in shape to Phi Phi Ley.
Swallows also nest at this island which at low tide features a
small beach and tunnel.
Mu Koh Hah
Still in the Lanta area, this is a group of 5 islands featuring
coral gardens and good diving spots.
Koh Ngai, Koh Rock Nai and Koh Rock Nok
South of Lanta Island, these 3 islands are close to Trang
Province. Koh Ngai is easily accessed via ferry from
Pak Meng Beach, others are accessed by hired boat and feature both
beaches and coral gardens.
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Lanta Islands
Koh
Lanta Yai:
The
largest of the islands, it was known long ago by its name in the
Malay language, Pulao Satak, which means Long Beach Island. The
island is a favorite spot for those who seek peace and solitude,
and is the home of the District and National Park offices.
Mountainous and rugged in some spots, especially near the southern
tip; with a combination of gravelly and fine white sandy beaches,
the island is also home to a clan of Chao Ley, or Sea Gypsies who
preserve many of their ancient customs and ceremonies. Some accommodation
and services are available, and the island is easily
accessed by ferry from Ban Hua Hin Pier in Tambon Koh Khlang; Bor
Muang Pier in Tambon Sai Kao; or Jao Fah Pier in Krabi Town.
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Phi
Phi Islands
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Phi
Phi Ley Island: Entirely comprised of steep cliffs, with
caves and a sea lake. It features several beautiful bays ideal for
snorkeling, and on the northeast side, the famous Viking Cave,
which contains pre-historic paintings. The island is also a
popular site for nesting swifts, and local people come there daily
to collect the nests used to make Bird's Nest Soup, a Chinese
delicacy.
To the north of Phi Phi Don lies Koh Yoong Island featuring
2 small beaches and well preserved coral gardens off shore.
Adjacent to Koh Yoong lies Koh Pai Island with small
swimming beaches on the north and east side, and coral gardens off
the south end.
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Phi
Phi Don Island :One of southern Thailand's most popular
tourist destinations, features sheer limestone cliffs and sandy
beaches. Anvil in shape, the island covers a total area of 28sq km
in length and 3.5km at its broadest point. The neck or handle of
the island is where the majority of the tourist accommodation and
services are located, and is the central point for boats to dock.
An uninhabited section of the island lies to the west, and Cape
Laem Tohng, on the northern tip, is home to the Chao Ley, or Sea Gypsies. Diving at Laem Tohng is excellent, as it is also at Hua
Rah Ket to the extreme south.
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