Patok Beach
Koh Racha
Racha Islands
Racha Islands are beautiful and pristine with super soft white sand. Ko Racha, are a group of two stunning islands in the Andaman Sea, Racha Yai and Racha Noi, which yai means big and noi means small in Thai. These islands are a tropical haven, offering crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and lush greenery. It’s the perfect destination for those seeking a relaxing beach getaway.
To get to Racha Islands or Racha Yai Island takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on the weather conditions. Once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the breathtaking scenery. There are plenty of activities to enjoy, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and sunbathing on the pristine beaches.
Ko Racha Yai and its smaller twin Ko Racha Noi with crystal-clear turquoise waters, snow white beaches and excellent diving.
Koh Racha Noi
(Small Racha)
Koh Racha Yai
Racha Yai Island
(Big Racha)
When we say Koh Racha it’s mean Koh Racha Yai. Due to its isolated location, Koh Racha Yai has been an exclusive paradise for beach lovers. With the clear waters, colourful reefs and abundance of tropical fish.
It’s a good place for snorkeling. The best time to visit is from November to May, when the water is calmest and visibility is highest. But other than that time can be visit too beacuse the island got beaches for snorkeling.
How to Get to the Island 🚤
You can book a tour that incudes snorkeling or diving. With island hopping by speedboat which take about 30 minutes from Chalong pier.
Beaches on Koh Racha
There are 5 beautiful beaches on the island. The 2 larger beaches are Patok Bay and Siam Bay are on east side. The other 3 smaller one are Lha Bay, Ter Bay and Kon Kare Bay on the other side of the island.
Ao Patok
Ao Siam
Ao Ter
Ao Lah
Ao Kon Kare
Things to Do
Enjoying
Relax on the smooth white sand beach. Watching the blue sky and swimming in the clear blue water.
Exploring
As it is a samll island. You only need to walk for a hour to visit the whole island.
Things You Won’t Find
Motorized Activities
Such as jet skis, paragliding and parasailing are prohibitted on the island. So It is the best place to just ralex and enjoy nature.
Nightlife
The fun nightlife is not present here.
