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Koh Yao Yai

In the middle of Phang Nga Bay, equidistant to Phuket and the Krabi mainland, Phuket, Thailand
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Ranked #58 of 145 attractions in Phuket
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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“Phuket Alternative”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Like some of the other islands in Phang Nga Bay, Koh Yao Yai is a good place to escape the noise and busy roads of Phuket. Life is more laid back here, and there are a few resorts to stay. I actually prefer it's near neighbour, Koh Yao Noi which is smaller still.

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“I wish it remains untouched by bad tourism”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Koh Yao is a little bit hard to get to but in a way, I guess this is for the good. The island is so simple and beautiful, I wish I had stayed there longer, instead of going to Krabi and Phuket. This is the real Thailand by the sea experience.

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Unspoilt Paradise!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Paradise in the middle of the touristy South beaches of Thailand, Paradise on earth, untouched by package holidays and over intensive tourism.

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thailande
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“La Thailande il y a 30 ans a seulement 1 heure de bateau de Phuket”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2006
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