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.
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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 |
Geography and environment
editKo 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.