Koh Lipe, Satun

Koh Sipe or Koh Lipe is well known as the “Maldives of Thailand” located 2 km to the south of Koh Adang. The prominent features of Koh Lipe are natural coral reefs, powdery sand and mirror-like sea water which allows you to see through the two-metre-deep water along the coast. The land area of the island is not vast, so you can stroll around it. The sea gypsy inhabitants are friendly. Ao Phattaya or Phattaya bay is a beautiful bay in a curved shape with a white fine beach, which is within a 15-minute walking distance from Hat Chao Le or Chao Le Beach. Accommodations run by private operators are available on the beaches.


Tarutao Islands are Thailand's southernmost cluster of islands off the Andaman Sea. This earliest marine national park consists of 51 islands with Tarutao Island as the largest. The wonderful underwater world has drawn thousand of divers to admire the beauty of coral reefs there yearly. It was once a maximum-security prison for people convicted of violent crime and of political offences. Other beautiful islets are Adang-Rawi, Ko Hin-ngam, Ko Khai and Mu Ko Dong.

Recommended time: Non-monsoon period (November-April)

Getting to Lipe

From Satun Town, use Highway 406 and turn left onto Highway 416. Just before reaching La-ngu County, turn left onto Highway 4052. When you reach Pak Bara Pier, hire a boat to Tarutao Islands.

For more information, please contact: TAT Southern Office Region 1 on tel: 0 7423 1055, 0 7423 8518.