Ko Phayam

Ko Phayam is an island in Ranong Province, Thailand.

Ko Phayam Halal Travel Guide

Ko Phayam is the second largest Andaman Sea island off the coast of Ranong Province (Ko Chang, about 4 kilometers distant, is the largest). It lies about 33 kilometers from the mouth of the Ranong River. It is inhabited by about 160 families.

For those who want to get away from it all, Ko Phayam is reminiscent of what Ko Samui was like 30 years ago before the airport and hotel developments.

Ao Yai is the largest bay on the west coast, about 3 kilometers long and 300 m wide, with a grey sand beach.

Ko Phayam is widely thought to be one of the most beautiful (Thai) islands.

Travel to Ko Phayam

Flight service from Bangkok (BKK) to Ranong Airport (UNN) and back daily via Happy Air and from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to [[Ranong[[ and back daily via Nok Air.

Ko Phayam is just over 30 kilometers from Ranong, about 2 hours from the mainland'sPhayam Pier by slow boat, 30-40 minutes by speed boat. The slow boat leaves at 09:00 and 14:00 from the mainland and the same on the return journey. Speed boats depart at different and more frequent schedules (not in low season).

Ferries

From Ranong to Ko Phayam:

• Slow boat: 09:30, 14:00 (300 Baht)
• Speed boat: 10:00, 14:30 (450 Baht)

From Ko Phayam to Ranong:

• Slow boat: 08:30, 14:00 (300 Baht)
• Speed boat: 09:00, 10:00, 13:30 (450 Baht)

How to get around in Ko Phayam

Ko Phayam has no roads suitable for automobiles, thus motorbikes are the chief means of transport. Tourists hire motorbikes at the pier and ride along the road to the resorts. No cars on this island. Motorbikes and scooters can be rented at Phayam Cottage Internet Shop near the main arrival ferry pier as well as many other places. The price is roughly 350-400 Baht per day unless heavily booked. Petrol costs 40-50 Baht per litre. If you rent a motorbike don't drive it on the beach. There are rumours that you can get fined 5,000 Baht because of fine print on the rental agreement. It is also environmentally irresponsible..

Motorbike taxi drivers will be waiting as you step off the pier and can be found around the island, differentiated by their blue or red vests. Maps of the island near the pier are colour coded, showing you what the fixed price is to get to certain areas. 70 Baht from the pier to Ao Yai. Ask your hotel to call a taxi bike if you are at the quieter end of the island; otherwise, you may wait longer than you would wish.

What to see in Ko Phayam

There two major beaches/bays, Ao Yai and Ao Kao Kwai (Buffalo Bay). There are many other beautiful beaches, some of them long like Ao Yai and the largest. The ferry pier area is vibrant with restaurants, a few Internet and other shops, and places to settle into a lounge chair or hammock and enjoy a cold drink or two.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Ko Phayam

In the northwest is Ao Kao Kwai, a quieter beach where the sea is a bit clearer and less polluted. The beach has a more intimate feel, unlike the larger beaches which have more people and more activity although these are still relatively tranquil.

Take yoga or batik courses at PP Land Beach Resort or visit the art shop at Heaven Beach Resort & Art.

If you feel like exploring underwater, a few boats offer dive and snorkelling cruises around the infamous Richelieu Rock, Surin islands and Similan islands, and will pick you up at The Smiling Seahorse. Aladdin Dive Safari offers liveaboard diving from Ko Phayam to the Surin- and Similan Islands and to the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar (Burma). You can also join a a round trip starting from Ko Phayam and dive all the whole west coast up to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang in Southern Thailand. Check out as well the diving and snorkeling day trips from Aladdin Dive Safari to Richelieu Rock and the Surin Islands, with pickup at Ko Phayam.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Ko Phayam

Locally grown cashew nuts.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Ao Yai Seafood - Some of the best seafood available and all freshly caught from the fishermen on the island. Their yellow curried crab or tamarind prawns are especially worth a try.

• Cha-Chai Home - A large selection of teas, fresh coffees and shakes. They have an extensive and original Vegetarian and vegan menu with (Thai), Western. and fusion dishes, including homemade bread, cakes, soya milk, muesli and Pizzas, plus Curries and other (Thai) dishes. They offer mock hala Meat alternatives, burgers, Sausages sandwiches, ginger Chicken or tamarind fish, for vegans, Vegetarian and non-vegetarians. If you have a sweet tooth and they have (Thai) pancakes, Western crepes or a cake of the day. Additionally and they have a library with books in many languages for rent, exchange or sale; and a gift shop with original art, postcards, teas. Free Wi-Fi with one of the fastest connections on the island. There is a selection of table games, as well as a children's corner for families. Bicycles and motorbikes for rent. Leave plenty of time for your meal as sometimes you wait for the fresh, homemade food.

• Phayam Cabana - Great (Thai) Food and is well-worth the trip. They have a large restaurant on the seafront with a beautiful view of the ocean and mangroves. Jimmy's cooking is among the best on the island, especially tom yum gung and Chicken massaman Chicken Curries.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Ko Phayam

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hotels and resorts in KohPhayam

Travel Next

• Boats go from Ko Phayam to Ko Chang some weekdays at 16:00. Boats do not sail on Saturday - Sunday.
• Buses from Ranong bus station to Chumphon, Khao Lak, and Phuket, seven times a day. (Phuket Town: ~6 hours, 240 Baht)