Seasonal· Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai· Thailand
Ramadan on the Koh Yao Islands
8° 7.0′ N · 98° 36.0′ E · approximate
About 90 percent of Koh Yao's people are Muslim, so for the month of Ramadan village life shifts to after-sunset meals, with daytime cafes in the villages often quiet.
Practical
Position approximate: the Wikivoyage centre point for Ko Yao. Wikipedia's Ko Yao district article gives the 90 percent Muslim share (2018). Expected Ramadan dates from Wikipedia: about 8 February–8 March 2027 and 28 January–25 February 2028 (subject to moon sighting). During Ramadan avoid eating, drinking or smoking conspicuously in the villages, and dress modestly as the Southeast Asia Pilot asks year-round. Tourist-strip resorts keep normal hours. Ask locally about village events.
Best for
Planning a high-season visit with respect
Season
Ramadan: ~8 Feb–8 Mar 2027; ~28 Jan–25 Feb 2028
Nearby
- Hari Raya (Eid al-Fitr) on Koh Yao0.4 NM away
- Koh Yao Noi Town Centre (7-Eleven, Bakery and Shops)0.4 NM away
- Koh Yao Noi Village Market and Mini-marts1.1 NM away
- Klong Jark Beach (Koh Yao Noi)1.4 NM away
- Dragon Spine Sandbar (Koh Yao Noi west coast)1.5 NM away
- Koh Yao Noi Cycling Loop1.5 NM away
- Koh Yao Noi West-Coast Mangroves1.5 NM away
- Pasai Roadside Fuel Pump (Koh Yao Noi)1.5 NM away