Koh Adang – Rawi, ends of sea and sky

Clearwater and fine sand.

Koh Adang - Rawi. Far away from Koh Tarutao abound 40 kilometers Southwest or 60 kilometers away from the town of Satun. Adang of the words "Adang" comes from the original word in Malay "Udang" means "shrimp" because this area was rich in shrimp. Adang is the location of the Tarutao National Park Ranger, Unit 5 (Laem Son - Ko Adang) Koh Adang Island with an area of approximately 30 square kilometers.

Map of Koh Adang-Rawi

Koh Adang and Koh Rawi in size and located close to each other and say it is a virtual twin island. People are so-called “Adang – Rawi”. The island is rich in tourism resources and clear water, the underwater world filled with beautiful coral reef, fishes and white sand beach. On the beach have pine trees and lush green forests to the top of the island, which is the habitat of birds and waterfalls that flow all year round.

Koh Adang, a viewpoint "Cha-do cliff" in the former observer of the pirates to attack ships. At the viewpoint, you can see panoramic and in the clear sky day, you can also see Langkawi Island in Malaysia as well and also a viewpoint of sunrise and sunset. The scenery is beautiful. Take a walk in 40 minutes. On the cliff, flat land. Look down to see the pine trees and pointed white sands of Koh Adang also can see Koh Lipe. Besides, Koh Adang and Koh Rawi it also have small islands such as Koh Lipe, Koh Hin Ngam, Koh Yang, Koh Dong, Koh Hin Son, Koh Jabang away from Koh Adang 2 km, it has a white sand beach, like flour. Beautiful bay and have coral reefs around the island, resorts for visitors.

Front of Koh Adang

Around the islands have prominent feature looks like rocks stacked layer. Have shallow-water corals and deep water corals. The beach has black stone, smooth round, beautiful pattern on the sparkling water as it touches the water. Who want to keep these stone as a memorial, please observe warning signs about the curse of godfather Tarutao. (That you don’t want to be cursed.)

Front of Koh Rawi

Koh Lipe, blue sky and crystal water.

Koh Lipe

Koh Lipe is nearby in the south of Koh Adang. Dwell of the Fishermen (Urak Lawoi), about 500 people who said that earlier part of Koh Lanta in Krabi province. They live by fishing and the cultivation of vegetables and rice on this island.

Koh Lipe is outside the jurisdiction of the Tarutao National Park. Therefore, it is exempt from the laws of the park. Koh Lipe has been growing rapidly, to meet the demands of increased tourism, resulting in more waste and conservation of animals as well. One of the reasons why the numbers of tourists visit this increase is TV. Show of "Tarutao Survivor", which is proposed to live on Tarutao

Koh Lipe is not under the control of the park. Therefore, it is limited in important part on the island of Adang. Many of the bungalows built in the village core along the east coast and beach. The southern part of Koh Lipe also has many restaurants and a few shops; you can walk - through the village to the beach. It takes about 20-30 minutes, or uses the services of a passenger boat service. 

Coral reefs in the south of the small islands and small bays and the water will serve to rent a boat tour around the island. This is filled with many coral reefs. Water looks like crystal and very clear, I need you to go and see it. Skin drive by grab the rope with long tail boat, it’s really fun. I dare you to try.

Pattaya Beach is the most beautiful beach of the two main beaches, which in front of the village fishermen that used as a pier, however, there is another small island opposite the village, also called "Koh Kra" The Island has been the conservation of coral reefs for snorkeling, and the beautiful reefs also are able to swim. You can be fun as well with clear water and beautiful fishes. Indeed, Tarutao National Park is open only from November - May during the monsoon season; travelers can stay in accommodation at Tarutao National Park. But you must bring your own food before you go to the island, or stay with the fishermen on Koh Lipe.

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