Koh Phayam is considered a hidden pearl when it comes to Thailand’s island front and gradually is gaining recognition because of its pristine beaches, clear water, coral reefs and its good collection of hikes and other water activities.
Koh Phayam’s Two Bays
Koh Phayam has two bays namely Aow Khao Kwai and Aow Yai and both of these have their own beaches. Aow Yai is bigger of the two, is also called Buffalo Bay; most of the accommodations are also found on the beaches which lie on this side of Buffalo Bay. The beach is also known as Buffalo bay beach and its natural shape is that of a Kangaroo.
Things You Must Knows about Koh Phayam
Its natural shape is that of a Kangaroo and though the vacation time is December to May, the good news for the tourists is that the place gets a good boat service throughout the year hence to and fro is really easy. The maximum that one has to pay for a boat service is 200 Baht a day and the boat service is provided twice a day for to and fro. However, the superfast boat service is only available seasonally and that to at the rate of 350 Baht per person. The most easily available accommodation are usually the simple beach bungalows with simple facilities like solar powered electricity, showers without provision of heated water and amenities like mosquito nets and a balcony.
Accommodations:
There are many resorts that provide various modern amenities but such resorts are usually rare and interestingly on one’s arrival one might find touts from the concerned resorts trying to sell the vacancies.
Other Practical Information:
The island has mobile coverage and as all the towers are solar-panel supported in case of rainy & cloudy days or in early mornings, the signal may be low or even absent. Since there are no ATMs and no hospital or any medical help on the island, one should bring enough liquid money to last one’s stay and should have access to emergency numbers in case of need. Book a car rental in Khao Lak and travel in comfort. Since we offer one way rental option, one can easily drop the rental car at the nearby parking or supplier’s station from where you are boarding your boat for the islands. Call our booking support for any booking queries and assistance.
