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Ko Ngai (เกาะไหง) is an island district in Krabi Province, but actually it can better be reached via Trang in the Southern Andaman Coast. Like many other coastal destinations in Southern Thailand, it is known for its diving and long white beaches.

[edit] Understand

Koh Ngai (Hai) is a tiny island measuring 4 kilometres long and 2 kilometres wide. Mountainous and covered by tropical forest, much of the coastline is indented with rocky headlands, while the eastern part has some beautiful sand beaches, and in the south coconut plantations and more beautiful smaller beaches. The island has a white beach and clear water and is surrounded by magnificent corals.

Don't be surprised to see crab-eating monkeys and monitor lizards coming down from the mountains. In the uninhabited western and northern parts of the island, bird watchers should have a field day looking out for migrating birds. Snorkeling is easy along the western and southern coast, where some reefs can be accessed directly from the beach.

[edit] Get in

Ko Ngai or Ko Hai (เกาะไหง) is an island that is actually in Amphoe Ko Lanta of Krabi but it is classified as a tourist destination in the Trang Sea because it is easier to get there from Trang. From Pak Meng pier, located 15 kilometres away on the mainland opposite, in Trang Province. Standard ferry takes about one hour. A boat can be rented for 1,500 baht (10 people) and 6,000-10,000 baht (for 20-40 people). A faster speedboat connection from Pak Meng Pier is also available, departing around the same time. It takes just 20 minutes.

From Koh Lanta there is no scheduled ferry service to Ko Ngai although it is possible to rent a private longtail from Saladan (Ko Lanta) during high season (Nov - April). Another possibility is to buy an snokelling trip from Ko Lanta and leave boat at Ko Ngai.

[edit] Get around

There are no roads on the island, so getting around from one beach to another is done on foot, or longtail boats that can be hired at the resorts.

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Apart from the diving an snorkeling in the vacinity, the hills on Koh Ngai offer some spectacular jungle trekking amongst virgin jungles.

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Accommodation is available on the island.

• Koh Hai Fantasy Resort and Spa [1] situated on Koh Ngai (Ngai Island), Room rates are between 1200 - 7800 Baht per Night.

• The Chateau Hill Resort [2] Deluxe resort with style inspired by contemporary art located amidst the lush embrace of tropical forest and tranquil beach. Price range between 2300 - 5250 Bht/night.

• Koh Ngai Resort [3] offers a wide range of activities including Scuba Diving Lessons, Diving tours, Snorkeling, Sea Canoes. Room rates are between 1200-16000 Bht/night.

• Thapwarin Resort [4] situated by the beach, price range between 1400-5500 Bht/night.

• Coco Cottage Resort [5] located on the island on the coast of Andaman Sea that give you an unforgettable scenery of a white-sandy beach and crystal clear sea water. Room rates are between 1300 - 4850 Bht/night.

• Koh Hai Camping provides large tents instead of hotel rooms, shared simple showers. Located on the main beach, near the Fantasy Resort. wicha_36@hotmail.com. 0817288317

[edit] Get out

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