Ko Phayam
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| Coordinates: 9°44′N 98°24′E / 9.733°N 98.400°E | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Ranong |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 350 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (THA) |
| Postal code | 85000 |
Ko Phayam (Thai: เกาะพยาม) is a small island in the Andaman Sea, located off the coast of northwestern Thailand near the border with Myanmar.[1] With a land area of about 2.23 square kilometers and a maximum length of 8 kilometers.
Geography and environment
[edit]Ko Phayam is a green island covered in coconut and cashew plantations, with a central hilly region and sandy beaches fringing its coastline. [2] The island is part of the Mu Ko Phayam National Park, established in 2003 to protect its natural ecosystems. The park encompasses not only Ko Phayam but also nearby islets and surrounding coral reefs.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Neubauer, Ian Lloyd (2015-04-13). "Koh Phayam: Still (almost) like Thailand in the 1970s". CNN. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Koh Phayam: 'Thailand's Last Remaining Paradise'". Go To Thailand. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2024.