Anchorage· Koh Khao Yai (Satun)· Thailand
Koh Khao Yai Anchorage (Bulan Channel)
6° 49.0′ N · 99° 41.0′ E
A sheltered channel anchorage between Koh Khao Yai and Koh Bulan, among castle-like limestone islands riddled with caves — the closest real anchorage to Pak Bara.
Practical
Southeast Asia Pilot (Koh Khao Yai, 6°48.993N 99°40.993E): the south entrance is the only option for deep-draft keelboats; enter mid-channel and motor slowly to a comfortable depth. Shallow-draft craft (under 2 m) can use the northern entrance after a dinghy reconnaissance. Both islands are uninhabited apart from fishermen. Explore caves and coves by dinghy or canoe around mid-tide; the islets south-west of Koh Bulan are riddled with caves. Koh Khao Yai is in Mu Ko Phetra National Park, whose bay Ao Kam Poo has a waterfall and turtle nesting (Wikipedia).
Best for
Protected anchorage near Pak Bara with cave exploring
Nearby
- Koh Khao Yai Prasat Hin Phan Yot Rock Castle2.3 NM away
- Pak Bara 7-Eleven and Mini-marts3.5 NM away
- Pak Bara Pier3.5 NM away
- Pak Bara Restaurants (Pier and Pak Bara Beach)3.5 NM away
- Tarutao National Park Tourism Opening Festival3.5 NM away
- Pak Bara PTT Fuel Station (Road 4052)4.7 NM away
- Koh Bulon Mai Phai Day Anchorage5.6 NM away
- Koh Bulon Don Anchorage5.7 NM away