Anchorage· Koh Yao Yai· Thailand

Ped Num Bay Anchorage

8° 6.2′ N · 98° 31.9′ E

The closest Koh Yao Yai anchorage to Phuket, off a small sandy beach south of Laem Hia near a river mouth that winds deep into the north of the island.

Practical

Southeast Asia Pilot waypoint 08°6.160N 98°31.924E, about 12 nm from Yacht Haven. Anchor in 5–10 m, south of Laem Hia, off the small sandy beach near the river mouth. Explore the river by dinghy on a rising tide.

Best for

A short hop from Ao Po or Yacht Haven