Anchorage· Koh Phayam· Thailand
Koh Phayam Anchorage
9° 43.7′ N · 98° 23.0′ E
Ao Yai (Long Beach), a 3 km west-coast bay on laid-back Koh Phayam, about 20 nm west of Ranong, with low-key resorts and beach restaurants. The island is often called 'Phuket 30 years ago'.
Practical
Southeast Asia Pilot position 09°43.652N, 98°22.967E, 82 nm from Patong. Anchor in 3–6 m in the northern corner of the bay; the pilot also gives 6–10 m on sand off the north end, with good holding. When arriving from the west, give the rocks off the headland plenty of room. Best shelter in the NE monsoon; open to SW-season swell. Moorings are increasingly laid to protect coral, so check their condition before trusting one. There are no marina facilities, so come provisioned. Limited provisions and one ATM are in the village by the main pier on the east side, and motorbikes can be rented. Ferries run from Ranong: slow boat about 2 hours, speedboat 30–40 minutes (Wikivoyage).
Best for
A relaxed beach island close to Ranong
Season
November to April
Nearby
- Bubble Bar (Ao Yai, Koh Phayam)0.4 NM away
- Koh Phayam Clinic and Hospital0.4 NM away
- Ao Yai Restaurants and Bars (Long Beach, Koh Phayam)0.6 NM away
- Koh Phayam Petrol (outboard fuel)2.1 NM away
- Koh Phayam Village and Main Pier2.2 NM away
- Ao Khao Kwai Anchorage (Buffalo Bay, Koh Phayam)2.3 NM away
- Krajat Supermarket (Koh Phayam)2.3 NM away
- Hells Bells Bar (Koh Phayam village)2.4 NM away