This island (named after the paper trees which used to be harvested by the French) lies amidst a large area of shallow water with coral outcrops and is essentially not approachable by keelboats or powerboats, although longtails do land on it and it is approachable with care by dinghy. It is privately owned and has one small resort.
This almost flat island with a small hill rising in the centre has grasslands and is populated by a herd of wild deer, supposedly introduced by the French when they owned the island before King Rama V purchased it back from them over 100 years ago.
Often referred to as Koh Chang’s Phi Phi island, the two peaks are bridged by a palm tree scatted sandy spit that delivers the idyllic tropical island scene.
The bay on the southeast side makes for a great day mooring, but the shape of the island can cause turbulent winds. This Island is part of the national park, hence there are no facilities. However, there is a completely deserted abandoned resort.
Leaving the bay, steer well clear of the dangerous rock just to the south until in more than 10 metres depth.
Good protected overnight mooring on the southeast side of the island. Ashore is a small fishing community but no facilities.
Beaches on the east side of the island are protected during the southwest winds and make for good overnight mooring. The northernmost beach on the east side has a small bungalow resort.
This is a beautiful island, one favoured by local sailors. The bay on the northeast side of the island offers good protection in the southwest season and makes for a great overnight anchorage.
The beach has some bungalow style resorts and offers good snorkelling and swimming. During the northeast season the bay on the south side of the island offers good protection for overnight mooring though there is no beach.
Another favourite of local sailors, the northern tip offers good overnight anchorage during the southwest season.
Nice beaches surrounded by small islands and rocky outcrops make for a great view and excellent snorkelling. Koh Rang is a part of the national park and offers limited daytime facilities. Entry to the national park is 200 baht (10 baht for locals).
During the northwest season the west side of the island offers good protection for overnight anchorage. However, approximately 100 metres due west off the tip of the island is an unmarked hazard. Known locally as Koh Tien, this 24m high rock spire ends 1 metre below water level and is not marked on the charts, though can sometimes be marked by local divers with a red buoy. This mysterious spire makes for a spectacular dive site and is known for shark sightings.
This is a large island that has been inhabited for over 100 years, yet to date there are no cars. This island is very flat; the favoured mode of transportation is by foot, which makes for a pleasant atmosphere. Local ferries deliver passengers to the numerous resorts scattered around the island.
I The large bay on the northwest side of the island has good protection all year round in 8-10 metres. Beware the reef, which extends all along the east side of the bay. It is also the location of the islands town which offers various shops, general stores and a post office. Koh Kham lies due west off the northern tip of the bay and is often joined to Koh Mak by a sand bar, this makes for a very spectacular location enhanced further by the mass of unusual rock formations.
J The bay on the southwest side of the island is less populated and offers protection near the ferry jetty in 8-10 metres for overnight anchorage during the northeast season. Stay well clear of the fringing reef that runs the length of the beach. The surrounding smaller islands in the bay offer good views and great snorkelling. The beach road ashore has many small resorts and leads to the scenic hilltop view over to the northern bay. The best way to enjoy all that Koh Mak offers is to rent a motorcycle for the day.
Anchor in 8-10 metres in this well protected bay. There is a large coral outcrop just off the centre of the beach.
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