Koh Racha

Visiting Koh Racha will be fun from November through April. These months are the best for diving and other activities since they yield the best visibility. The low season starting in May that lasts up to October might not be an ideal time to be on the island since heavy rainfall and stormy winds surround the island throughout the season.

Siam Beach: Located on the other side of the island, this beach lacks tourists so one could send some great time here without any kind of hustle.

Batak Bay: This is an excellent place for snorkelling. The water in the area is warm and shallow. You can also swim peacefully in the calm water or just sit by the water and watch beautiful fishes swimming by.

Coral Island: Locally known as Koh Hae, this is a great getaway destination for most people. The two main beaches on this island have a great view where one could enjoy a candlelight dinner while watching the sun go down.

Diving and Snorkeling: Nothing is more adventurous than exploring the underwater world. From discovering a lost shipwreck to interacting with the incredible marine species, the Koh Racha Islands have several amazing bays to dive from. The depths at these sites range between 2 to 25 meters. You might not spot the most beautiful corals, but you are bound to find a couple of Eagle rays and Manta rays.

Stargazing: Most of the places on Koh Racha Yai shut down as the sun goes down. Thanks to the low light pollution, the night sky here welcomes you with millions of twinkling stars. Lay down on the sand with a warm blanket to admire nature in its purest form.

Snuba: This unique sport is a mixture of snorkelling and diving for people of age 8 and above. Just like scuba, Snuba also takes place in shallow water but its inculcated with a little diving into the shallow seabed. This new form of activity on the island attracts many tourists.

Kayaking: Kayaking is most definitely everyone’s favourite thing to do on an island. Kayaking in the clear emerald water of Koh Racha around the beautiful small bay will be an experience that will last for a lifetime. Most of the resorts on the island offer kayak on rentals.

Indulge in the mouth-watering Thai cuisine as you enjoy your laid back day at Koh Racha. Most of the resorts in the area offer a variety of cuisines from Thai to Italian and Chinese too. The three major restaurants in the area are Racha Seafood Restaurant, Sunset Beach Restaurant, Rayaburi On Beach Restaurant. They all offer Asian cuisine and are vegetarian-friendly.

If you wish to get a taste of authentic Thai delicacy then you must visit the village in the middle of Racha Yai Island that has many places serving great Thai cuisine. You must try Tom Kha Kai i.e chicken in coconut soup and Pad Krapow Moo Saap i.e fried basil and pork chops.

The accommodation facilities on Koh Racha is quite good with decent options to choose from. For instance, you could stay at the Racha Hotel in case you are looking for a luxury place to live. This hotel has everything from private bay to a spa where you could wear off all your fatigue after a long adventurous day. The Rayaburi Resort is for those of you who are looking for a reasonable option with an exquisite view and modern amenities. This resort located on the Siam Bay, the quieter side of the island. Apart from these resorts, there are several privately owned bungalows and villas around Siam Bay and Patok Bay starting at THB 1000.

Once off the boat, you can explore the whole island on foot. Small concrete paths along the island will take you through some very scenic places including coconut groves and water buffalo grazing. The lush greenery and rocky formation you will come across bring out the true essence of Koh Racha. There are also motorcycles you could rent on a daily basis that might cost you THB 200 to THB 400. In case you are beach hopping, you could probably use boats or kayaks to travel from shore to shore.