Koh Lipe

Tiny Andaman island ringed by powder sand and three walkable beaches.

Koh Lipe is a small car-free island at the southern tip of Thailand's Andaman coast, inside Tarutao National Marine Park near the Malaysian border. Three powdery white-sand beaches — Pattaya, Sunrise, and Sunset — wrap around the island and are connected by a single pedestrian Walking Street.

Highlights

• Car-free island with three connected beaches
• Snorkeling at Koh Adang and Koh Rawi
• Walking Street dining and night market
• Sunrise Beach for early-morning swims
• Sunset Beach for west-facing views
• Coral reef accessible directly from shore

Best Time to Visit

November through April brings calm Andaman seas, dry weather, and the best snorkeling visibility. May through October is monsoon season — many hotels and ferries close entirely.

Language: Thai, English widely spoken · Currency: Thai Baht (THB, ฿)