Koh Phaluai
Thailand
Lunch is included on this day at Koh Paluay before moving on to venture further into Ang Thong National Marine Park. If kayaking is not your thing, relaxing at one of the beaches or snorkelling around the cliffs are perfect alternatives. Thailand is known for its natural beauty, and this is one of those examples you cannot miss out with more than enough spots to take in the views around you. In the late afternoon, we head back to Samui’s northern boat pier where you will be escorted back by minivan to your resort on the island.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Koh Phaluai
Welcome to Koh Phaluai, the largest and most human-centric island within the Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park. While much of the archipelago is a wild sanctuary of uninhabited limestone spires, Koh Phaluai offers a rare…
Listen in the app2The Main Pier — A Working Waterfront
Our exploration begins at the main pier of Koh Phaluai, the primary artery connecting the island to the mainland and the rest of the archipelago. Unlike the temporary piers of the tourist islands, this is a sturdy, permanent…
Listen in the app3The Solar Village — A Model of Sustainability
Leaving the pier, we enter the heart of the village, where Koh Phaluai's status as an 'Eco-Island' becomes visible. Look up at the roofs of the houses and the streetlights along the main path. …
Listen in the app4Ban Koh Phaluai — Sea Gypsy Heritage
Deep within the main settlement lies the area known as Ban Koh Phaluai, where the island's ancestral heritage is most palpable. The residents here are descendants of the sea gypsies, or 'Chao Lay,' who have navigated these waters…
Listen in the app5Song Phi Nong Beach — The Remote Coast
Following a trail that leads away from the village toward the eastern side of the island, we arrive at Song Phi Nong Beach. The name translates to 'Two Siblings,' and this stretch of coastline offers a stark contrast to the busy…
Listen in the app6The Hornbill Habitats — Avian Sovereigns
Koh Phaluai is one of the few places in the region where you can still reliably encounter the Great Hornbill and the Oriental Pied Hornbill in their natural habitat. As we move into the more forested interior of the island, keep…
Listen in the app7Sustainable Seafood — From Sea to Table
No visit to Koh Phaluai is complete without experiencing its culinary traditions, which are rooted in the sustainable harvest of the surrounding waters. Unlike the international menus found in Koh Samui, the food here is local,…
Listen in the app8Koh Phaluai
As we conclude our journey across Koh Phaluai, we leave with a profound sense of the balance that is possible between human life and the natural world. This island has shown us that being part of a national park does not mean…
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What is Koh Phaluai?
Koh Phaluai is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 9.5285, 99.6839 |
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