Phai Island
   Photo: The Island Phai

Acute Phai is the largest in a small archipelago Mu Koh Phai on the east coast of Thailand. Often, guides and local guides speech he referred to as "bamboo island", exactly in the translation of its original name sounds.

Administrative Ko Phai belongs Chonburi province, as well as the popular resort of Pattaya, located just 2 hours away. The length of the island is 4 km and a maximum width of 1, 5 km. Most of its territory is formed cliffs, overgrown with violent tropical vegetation. On the highest mountain of the island is a lighthouse.

One of the main attractions of Ko Phai - a group of coral reef biodiversity and its impressive brilliance. During World War II, 300 meters from the eastern shore of the island was flooded old ship TMS Khram. This was done deliberately in order to create artificial reefs for diving. Admire the beauty of the entire wreck (probably treasure) and its marine life of all colors can be as scuba dive and with a mask and tube, such a method of marine entertainment called "snorkelling".

Phai Island is under the control of the Royal Navy of Thailand, it is forbidden to stay the night or open cafes and restaurants. The state takes care of the preservation of nature in its natural beauty. Fortunately, sunbathing and swimming on the beaches of Ko Phai is not only not forbidden, but it is highly recommended to establish a mental and physical balance.

Koh Phai popular short drive to neighboring uninhabited islands. Popular for its beautiful cliffs island enjoys Luam (Louesme), as well as its reduced copy Co. Luam Noah. "Noah" is translated from Thai means "small". Pleasant impressions of sea cruise leaving examination islands like Ko Man Wichai, Ko Klung Badan, and Ko Chang Hu.

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