Destination Koh Lipe...Koh Lipe (Leepae), is only 4 square kilometres, but is flat and dominated by lowlands in the middle portion. As water is available all year round, Lipe Island is home to the largest human settlement of the region. The native inhabitants are sea gypsies (Chao Lay), who settled on Rawi and Adang Island before the establishment of the national park and have their own tradition, culture, religion, language and dances, that clearly separate them from the Thais. The island is the only place offering accommodation besides the national park accommodation (which is very difficult to book in advance).