Koh Mai Thon is a small, beautiful island only six miles from Ao Chalong with a hotel development on its east coast. The resort has been ‘mothballed’ while undergoing an upgrading and refit. There is a jetty protected by a concrete breakwater. Dolphins are often found around the island.
During the northeast monsoon season, a very small bay in the middle of the west coast offers good overnight holding, for one or two boats, in 10-12 metres on a sand and rock bottom.
A carved track leads to the Mai Thon Resort which is currently (2009) being refurbished. There is a15 minutes walk across the island to its east coast. This anchorage is rumoured to be a great spot for catching red snapper at night. Try hand lines with fresh bait.
In the southwest monsoon, look for anchorage in 6-10 metres on the sandy bottom south of the concrete jetty. Take care when rounding both the northern and southern points of the island; give lots of clearance to both the northern and south-eastern reef areas. A useful sheltered anchorage with a great beach not far from Ao Chalong.
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate, the charts of anchorages are based on personal experience and satellite imagery and are intended as a guide only. They should not be used for navigation. Please refer to Official Hydrographic Charts of the respective countries.
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