Anchorage· Koh Ngai (Koh Hai)· Thailand

Koh Ngai West Anchorage

7° 24.3′ N · 99° 11.6′ E

Three small beaches on Koh Ngai's west side, each with a little resort, facing open water and the sunset.

Practical

Southeast Asia Pilot (6 nm from Koh Lanta lighthouse): anchor in 8-10 m off any of the three beaches; excellent shelter in the NE monsoon. Reefs along the west and south coasts can be snorkelled from the beach (Wikivoyage). Exposed in the SW monsoon: move to the east coast.

Best for

NE-monsoon sunsets and beach snorkelling

Season

Nov-Apr