"Thailand's Serengeti"
Koh Phra Thong Tourism
Koh Phra Thong, also known as the Golden Buddha Islands, is located in the Khura Buri district of Phang Nga province in southern Thailand. It is 120km from Phuket and 45km from Khao Lak and is the middle link in a chain of three islands - Koh Ra, Koh Phra Thong and Koh Kho Khao. Koh Phra Thong is known for its vast stretch of uninhabited beaches fringed by coconut palms. The island's landscape is enchantingly similar to Africa's savannahs, making it one of Thailand's best destinations for bird-watching.
It is named Golden Buddha after a local legend. The story tells of a precious golden Buddha statue stolen and buried on the island by pirates that were never recovered.
The eastern side of Koh Phra Thong has mangrove forests while the breathtaking sandy beaches are scattered on the west. There are plenty of activities to do here like cycling around the island, kayaking, snorkeling, and night fish excursions. However, the main draw is the beaches.
Koh Pling Yai and Koh Pling Noi are two small tropical islands in Golden Buddha Bay. The Pling Islands are demarcated by a coral-lined channel that serves as a home for diverse marine life. The islands themselves feature rich tropical vegetation. Each one has an inland-facing beach, sheltered from the Andaman Sea. The two Islands assist in breaking up any waves coming in from the outside, keeping the bay interior serene and safe. Koh Phra Thong is also the nearest island to Thailand's top dive sites - Richelieu Rock and the Surin Islands.
Things to do in Koh Phra Thong
1. Kayaking
2. Mangrove Tour
3. Trek On Koh Ra Island
4. Visit Local Villages
Thung Dap villages can be visited.
Must Know Before You Travel to Koh Phra Thong
Ferry to Koh Phra Thong:
- To get to Koh Phra Thong, you first need to get to Khuraburi from your point of arrival in Thailand. Direct buses to Khuraburi are available from Krabi and Phuket.
- There are no tuk-tuks or songthaews in Khuraburi and the only way to reach the pier is by taxi or motorbike taxi. It is easily available and costs around TBH 400 for a small car.
- Koh Phra Thong can only be reached by boat from Khuraburi Pier. Longtail boats are available between TBH 1500-2000 for the hour-and-a-half ride. The boat usually departs around 4:30 PM from Khuraburi and at 3:00 PM from Koh Phra Thong.
- You can hire a private speedboat from Khuraburi to Koh Phra Thong. It costs TBH 7000 for the 20-minute ride.
- Make sure to arrive in Khuraburi before 4:00 PM to catch the longtail boat to Koh Phra Thong. Alternatively, you can stay overnight in Khuraburi.
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What is the best time to visit Koh phra thong?
It is definitely recommended to visit any place in Thailand during the cool season. The country basically has three different seasons- Hot, Cold, and Monsoons. November-April duration is the best season to be there because almost all the resorts are open and the weather stays clear. If one goes there during the summer season, then there’s no question of lying on a hammock in peace as the weather is too hot to do so. On the other hand, the rainy season is fickle as the tropical weather means that it rains quite unpredictably. Snorkelling also becomes more uncertain given that the sea waves may take a violent form at any moment.
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