Where the water is glass‑clear, the sand is white like flour, and every snorkel feels like floating inside a postcard.

Koh Kradan (เกาะกระดาน) is the crystal‑water jewel of Trang — famous for its powder‑white beaches, turquoise shallows, and coral gardens that begin just a few steps from the sand.
This clockwise map circles the entire island, then continues to the nearby snorkeling gems: Koh Waen, Koh Chueak, Koh Mook, and Koh Ngai.

This is the softest, clearest chapter of the Andaman.

Paradise Beach Reef (East Coast)

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Haad Paradise

The most famous snorkeling spot on Koh Kradan — shallow, warm, and unbelievably clear.

What makes it beautiful

• Coral gardens starting just meters from the sand
• Calm, beginner‑friendly water
• White sand that glows under the sun
• Perfect for slow, dreamy floating

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาผีเสื้อเหลือง (Pla Phee Suea Lueang) — yellow butterflyfish — “the sunshine flutter”
• ปลานกแก้ว (Pla Nok Kaew) — parrotfish — “the loud coral‑crunching gossip queen”
• ปลาจิ๋วฟ้า (Pla Jiw Fa) — blue damselfish — “the tiny electric boss”
• ปลาสลิดทะเล (Pla Salid Talay) — rabbitfish — “the polite vegetarian”

“Paradise Beach is the ‘I can see my toes from 10 meters away’ moment.”

Ao Pai Reef (Northeast)

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Ao Pai

A quiet, shallow bay with coral heads scattered along the rocky edges.

What makes it beautiful

• Calm, sheltered water
• Coral heads close to the surface
• A peaceful, hidden‑bay feeling

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาคราม (Pla Kram) — blue‑green chromis
• ปลาผีเสื้อปากยาว (Pla Phee Suea Pak Yao) — long‑nose butterflyfish
• ปลานกแก้วรุ้ง (Pla Nok Kaew Rung) — rainbow parrotfish

“Ao Pai is the soft, slow‑breathing corner of Koh Kradan.”

Ao Niang (North Coast)

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A quiet northern bay with deeper water and coral patches near the rocks.

What makes it beautiful

• Clear, deep‑blue water
• Coral near the rocky headlands
• A quiet, untouched atmosphere

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาฟูซิเลียร์ (Pla Fusilier) — fusilier
• ปลาทรัมเป็ต (Pla Trumpet) — trumpetfish
• ปลากะรัง (Pla Garang) — grouper

“Ao Niang is the ‘quiet northern breath’ of the island.”

Sunset Beach Reef (West Coast)

หาดซันเซ็ต
Haad Sunset

A small, hidden beach with coral gardens and dramatic afternoon light.

What makes it beautiful

• Coral heads near the rocks
• Soft golden light in the afternoon
• A peaceful, romantic atmosphere

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาผีเสื้อเหลือง (Pla Phee Suea Lueang)
• ปลาจิ๋วฟ้า (Pla Jiw Fa)
• ปลานกแก้ว (Pla Nok Kaew)

“Sunset Beach is the ‘golden‑hour snorkel’ of Koh Kradan.”

South Reef (South Coast)

แนวปะการังด้านใต้

The southern coastline has deeper water and coral blocks scattered between sandy channels.

What makes it beautiful

• Deep, clear water
• Coral blocks glowing in the sun
• A quiet, open‑ocean feeling

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาฟูซิเลียร์ (Pla Fusilier)
• ปลาทรัมเป็ต (Pla Trumpet)
• ปลานกแก้วรุ้ง (Pla Nok Kaew Rung)

“South Reef is the ‘blue‑on‑blue’ chapter of the island.”

Nearby Islands (Clockwise from Koh Kradan)

Koh Waen

เกาะแหวน

A tiny rocky island with surprisingly colorful coral.

What makes it beautiful

• Coral gardens circling the island
• Clear, deep water
• Perfect for confident snorkelers

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาผีเสื้อปากยาว (Pla Phee Suea Pak Yao)
• ปลาฟูซิเลียร์ (Pla Fusilier)
• ปลากะรัง (Pla Garang)

“Koh Waen is the ‘small island, big color’ moment.”

Koh Chueak

เกาะเชือก

One of the best snorkeling spots in Trang — dramatic, colorful, and full of life.

What makes it beautiful

• Coral walls
• Huge schools of fish
• Deep, clear water

Fish you’ll see

• ปลานกแก้วรุ้ง (Pla Nok Kaew Rung)
• ปลาฟูซิเลียร์ (Pla Fusilier)
• ปลาทรัมเป็ต (Pla Trumpet)

“Koh Chueak is the ‘National Geographic moment’ of Trang.”

Koh Mook (Emerald Cave Area)

Thai: เกาะมุก

Famous for the Emerald Cave, but the snorkeling near the rocky edges is beautiful too.

What makes it beautiful

• Clear emerald water
• Coral near the rocks
• Dramatic limestone cliffs

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาผีเสื้อเหลือง (Pla Phee Suea Lueang)
• ปลาจิ๋วฟ้า (Pla Jiw Fa)

“Koh Mook is the ‘emerald‑light’ chapter.”

Koh Ngai

เกาะไหง
Romanization: Koh Ngai
Local pronunciation: Ngai

A long, dreamy island with coral gardens right off the beach.

What makes it beautiful

• Shallow coral gardens
• Calm, turquoise water
• Perfect for beginners

Fish you’ll see

• ปลาคราม (Pla Kram)
• ปลานกแก้ว (Pla Nok Kaew)
• ปลาผีเสื้อปากยาว (Pla Phee Suea Pak Yao)

“Koh Ngai is the ‘soft, easy, turquoise’ chapter of Trang.”

The Feeling of Koh Kradan & Nearby Islands

Koh Kradan and its neighbors are the crystal‑water chapter of the Andaman — soft, clear, and impossibly beautiful. The reefs feel close, the water feels warm, and every snorkel feels like floating inside a dream.

It’s the part of Thailand that makes you whisper, “How is this real?”