Chonburi Islands

Amphoe Bang Lamung & Pattaya

Koh Khrok

Some 8 kilometres off Pattaya Beach is Ko Khrok an isle almost totally surrounded by rock formations. A gap of 100 metres to the east is a stretch of sandy beach from which visitors can go and enjoy viewing underwater coral reefs. This island can be reached by chartered boat from South Pattaya. (this private island is not allowed to enter)

Koh Lan

Koh Lan is some 7.5 kilometres or 45 minutes by ferry from Pattaya. The 2 km. x 5 km. land area offers several white, sandy beaches such as Hat Ta Waen, Hat Laem Thian and Hat Thong Lang. Most of the tour boats make anchor to take advantage of the foodshops and stalls along these beaches. Facing Hat Thong Lang are coral ranges. Visitors can choose glass-bottom boats and surface-diving. Hat Samae is located to the southwest while Hat Ta Phan is to the west of the island.

Getting There: A ferry leaves South Pattaya pier daily from 10 a.m. until 6.30 p.m. One-way fare is 20 baht. On return, the ferry leaves Ko Lan's Na Ban Beach at 12 noon and 2 p.m. Speed boats are also available along Pattaya beach.

Ko Phai, Ko Manwichai, Ko Luam, Ko Klungbadan


Two hours, 23 kilometers from Pattaya are the Ko Phai Islands, the largest of which is Ko Phai. Others include Ko Manwichai, Ko Luam and Ko Klungbadan. The area is under the supervision of the Royal Thai Navy. However, visitors are allowed for swimming, relaxation or diving but only during daytime. Overnight stays are not permitted.

Ko Sak


Some six hundred metres further from Ko Lan, or about 10 kilometres from Pattaya is Ko Sak a small island shaped like an upturn horse-shoe. There are two connecting beaches to the north and south. Along the south shore are ranges of corals. Ko Sak can be reached by chartered boat from South Pattaya.

Amphoe Koh Si Chang

Chao Pho Khao Yai Shrine

Chao Pho Khao Yai Shrine Situated on a northern hill of the island, the shrine is a natural architecture masterpiece, revered by both the Thai and Chinese worshippers. From here the front side of the island with a panoramic view of Sichang community can be clearly seen.

Hat Tham Phang

Hat Tham Phang Khao Tham Phang at the back of the island surrounds this white sandy beach. The sloping beach is thus on the unwindy side. The sea is clear and not too wavy. It is a good spot for swimming and lazing on the beach to admire the sunset.

Khao Khat Pass and Hat Hin Klom

Khao Khat Pass and Hat Hin Klom The name of "Hat Hin Klom" comes from the rounded rocks on the beach which have been "rounded" by the westerly wind that normally comes from March to September. The white sand makes the beach look clean and clear. There pass on the back side of the island is also another vantage point to watch the sunset.

Amphoe Si Racha

Ko Loi


Ko Loi is a small islet near the northern shore of Si Racha. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, it is a popular location for recreation by the local people. A flight of stairs leads up to the breezy hill-top which offers a delightful view of the sea.