Mai Ton Island
This tiny Mai Ton Island (Koh Mai Ton) off Phuket's
southeast coast is highly prized for its still perfect natural environment,
including fine white beaches and crystal waters; ideal for swimming,
diving, or fishing. The only business of any kind is the plush Maiton
Island Resort. Those not wishing to stay overnight may take a daytime
excursion leaving from Makam Bay (Ao Makham) Deep Sea Port. For
details contact 0-7621-4954 - 7
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Lohn Island
This large, mountainous Lohn Island (Koh Lohn)
is only 20 minutes by regular passenger boat from Chalong Bay, in
the south of Phuket. The mainly Muslim inhabitants engage in fishing,
rubber and coconut planting. There a long stretch of beach on the
northeast coast. Boats to Lohn Island leave daily in the early morning
from Chalong Pier.
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Tapao Yai Island
Tapao Yai Island (Koh Ta Pao Yai) is 10 minutes
from Phuket by ferry from Makam (Ao Makham) on Phuket's southeast
coast. The island is home to the Bucerotes hornbill. To get there
from Phuket Town take Jao Fah Rd. to the Sakdidet Rd. intersection,
turn left on Sakdidet Rd. and follow it 8 kilometers to Makam Bay.
The road splits in the vicinity of oil storage facilities; take
the left fork about 200 meters to the Koh Tapao ferry pier.
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