Where the water is clear, the coral is close, and the whole island feels like a quiet, sunlit secret.

Sunset paradise.

Koh Maiton (เกาะไม้ท่อน) is Phuket’s private, peaceful, golden‑light island — a place where the water is calm, the coral is healthy, and the whole day feels soft and unhurried. It’s close enough for an easy day trip, but quiet enough to feel like you’ve slipped away to a private world.

If Koh Hey is cheerful and Racha Yai is bright blue, Koh Maiton is the soft, golden chapter — the one that feels like a warm afternoon nap wrapped in sunlight.

Maiton House Reef

แนวปะการังหน้าเกาะ
Naew Pakarang Na Koh

The House Reef is the heart of Koh Maiton snorkeling — warm, shallow water with coral heads that begin just a few steps from the beach. It’s calm, clear, and perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a slow, dreamy float.

What makes it beautiful

• Calm, shallow, beginner‑friendly water
• Coral heads close to the surface
• Soft sand and gentle entry
• Warm, golden afternoon light

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาผีเสื้อเหลือง
  Pla Phee Suea Lueang
  yellow butterflyfish — “the sunshine flutter”
• ปลาสลิดทะเล
  Pla Salid Talay
  rabbitfish — “the polite vegetarian”
• ปลานกแก้ว
  Pla Nok Kaew
  parrotfish — “the loud coral‑crunching gossip queen”

The House Reef is the ‘I didn’t expect it to be this peaceful’ moment.

Maiton South Reef

แนวปะการังด้านใต้
Naew Pakarang Dan Tai

The southern side of Koh Maiton is deeper and more textured — coral blocks, sandy channels, and rocky edges where fish gather. It’s still gentle, just a little more adventurous than the House Reef.

What makes it beautiful

• Clear, deep‑blue water
• Coral blocks glowing in the sun
• Rocky edges full of fish
• Excellent visibility

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาฟูซิเลียร์
  Pla Fusilier
  fusilier — “the silver confetti cloud”
• ปลาทรัมเป็ต
  Pla Trumpet
  trumpetfish — “the long, shy pretender”
• ปลากะรัง
  Pla Garang
  grouper — “the chunky, quiet guardian”

South Reef is the ‘just swim a little further and wow’ moment.

Maiton East Garden

สวนปะการังด้านตะวันออก
Suan Pakarang Dan Tawan‑ok

The east side is a long, shallow coral garden — warm water, gentle currents, and coral heads that glow beautifully in the morning light. It’s peaceful, simple, and perfect for slow floating.

What makes it beautiful

• Warm, shallow water
• Coral heads close to the surface
• Gentle currents
• Soft morning light

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาผีเสื้อปากยาว
  Pla Phee Suea Pak Yao
  long‑nose butterflyfish — “the elegant one”
• ปลาคราม
  Pla Kram
  blue‑green chromis — “the sparkling confetti”
• ปลานกแก้วรุ้ง
  Pla Nok Kaew Rung
  rainbow parrotfish — “the colorful chaos machine”

East Garden is the soft, slow‑breathing side of Koh Maiton.

Maiton West Drop‑off

ริมดิ่งด้านตะวันตก
Rim Ding Dan Tawan‑tok

The west side of Koh Maiton is deeper and more dramatic — a gentle drop‑off where the water shifts from turquoise to deep sapphire. Coral blocks sit between boulders, and the fish move like silver storms.

What makes it beautiful

• Deep sapphire water
• Coral blocks mixed with sand
• Rocky edges full of fish
• A dramatic, cinematic atmosphere

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาเจ้าเมือง
  Pla Chao Mueang
  trevally — “the fast, shiny hunter”
• ปลาฟูซิเลียร์
  Pla Fusilier
  fusilier — “the silver confetti cloud”
• ปลากะรัง
  Pla Garang
  grouper — “the quiet guardian”

The West Drop is the ‘I’m snorkeling above a blue dream’ moment.

Maiton North Cove

อ่าวเหนือ
Ao Nuea

North Cove is a quiet, sheltered corner with coral patches scattered between sandy channels. It’s peaceful, simple, and perfect for slow floating — especially on calm days.

What makes it beautiful

• Shallow coral patches
• Soft blue light
• Calm water on good days
• A peaceful, slow‑moving atmosphere

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาจิ๋วฟ้า
  Pla Jiw Fa
  blue damselfish — “the tiny electric boss”
• ปลาผีเสื้อเหลือง
  Pla Phee Suea Lueang
  yellow butterflyfish — “the sunshine flutter”
• ปลานกแก้ว
  Pla Nok Kaew
  parrotfish — “the gossip queen”

North Cove is the quiet, gentle breath of Koh Maiton.

Koh Maiton is the golden‑light chapter of the Andaman — the warm, quiet, softly glowing chapter. It’s where the sea feels gentle, the day feels slow, and everything feels like a private little holiday.

It’s the island that makes you exhale.