Permit· Koh Lawa Yai (Koh Wa Yai)· Thailand
Koh Lawa Yai Ranger Station (Or Por 1)
8° 7.6′ N · 98° 26.6′ E · approximate
Ao Phang Nga National Park's ranger unit Or Por 1 is based on Koh Lawa Yai, in Khlong Khian subdistrict, Takua Thung.
Practical
Position approximate: the Google Maps place for Lawa Yai Island linked from the TrueID listing (8.12708N 98.44338E), not a mapped building. Rangers collect the park fee in cash from boats in the area. Ao Phang Nga National Park fee is collected in cash by rangers: Southeast Asia Pilot quotes 400 THB per person per day (undated, verify locally); a cruising yacht in January 2025 paid 300 THB per person on a receipt valid five days. Keep the receipt, as it covers other park islands for its validity period.
Best for
Paying the park fee and checking local rules