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Ko Yao simply means 'Long Island,' which is kind of funny if you're familiar with the one in New York. Ko Yao Noi is 'Little Long Island,' which is where you'll find most of the accommodation and is the primary destination for most travellers.

Rich in natural beauty, and as with Ko Yao Yai, Ko Yao Noi constitutes one of the last bastions of untouched wilderness in the region. There are some paved roads, a lot of them pretty rough, and many more are simply made of dirt. There's plenty of room to roam and explore in this area, and almost anywhere you choose to stay will be in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.

The beach is no good on much of the coast at low tide -- too many rocks and mud flats -- but is largely swimmable at high tide, and a few beaches are good all day long. The Thais here are overwhelmingly Muslim, so alcohol, while available, is not ubiquitous. As with other Muslim areas in Thailand, nude sun-bathing and skimpy clothing are considered very offensive by locals.

None of the accommodation is walkable from the pier, so be sure to call ahead and they'll pick you up, usually for no charge. The centre of town is marked by a three-way intersection where you'll find the 7-eleven, which has a 24-hour ATM machine, and two internet places (dial-up only) which are open until about 21:00.

There aren't any road signs to be found, but the hospital is located on the same road as Amina Bungalows, quite a bit further down, on the road that leads to Pa Sai beach. The police station and the post office are near the centre of town, along the road that leads to Manok Pier, where you catch boats to Ko Yao Yai. Maps of the island are not readily available, but a lot of the guesthouses have some kind of map -- try stopping in and asking at Lemsai Village Guesthouse.

There are precious few restaurants here oriented towards tourists, so for the most part, it's local food or whatever's on the menu at the place you're staying in.

In the push to develop every inch of Thailand for the tourist industry, the Ko Yao islands represent something of a final frontier. Huge luxury developments are underway on both island, and this place won't remain a well-kept secret for long. Best to get here while the going is good.

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Bor Saen Villa + Spa
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Evason Hideaway at Yao Noi
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Haadson Resort
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Holiday Resort Khoyao
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Hotspring Beach
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2,350B Check room availability
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Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
1,200B Check room availability
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2,600B Check room availability
Khao Lak Seaview Resort + Spa
Khao Lak, Nang Tong Beach
2,100B Check room availability
Khao Lak Sunset Resort
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
1,000B Check room availability
Khaolak Bay Front Resort
Khao Lak beach
1,200B Check room availability
Khaolak Bhandari
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
1,750B Check room availability
Khaolak Grand City
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
400B Check room availability
Khaolak Laguna Resort
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
2,700B Check room availability
Khaolak Orchid Beach Resort
Khao Lak, Nang Tong Beach
1,550B -- Promotion Check room availability
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Khao Lak, Nang Tong Beach
2,000B Check room availability
Khaolak Paradise Resort
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
3,600B Check room availability
Khaolak Wanaburee Resort
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
2,250B Check room availability
Kho Khao Island Beach Resort
Koh Kho Khao
2,350B Check room availability
Koh Kho Khao Resort
Koh Kho Khao
750B Check room availability
Koyao Bay Pavilions
Phang Nga, Koh Yao Noi
5,200B Check room availability
Koyao Island Resort
Phang Nga, Koh Yao Noi
3,850B -- Promotion Check room availability
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Phang Nga, Kuraburi
900B Check room availability
La Flora Resort
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
3,000B -- Promotion Check room availability
Motive Cottage Resort
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
1,250B Check room availability
Mukdara Beach Resort
Khao Lak, Bang Niang Beach
2,100B -- Promotion Check room availability
Paradise Koh Yao Resort
Phang Nga, Koh Yao Noi
5,050B Check room availability
Ramada Resort Khao Lak, Phang Nga
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
2,600B Check room availability
Ranyatavi Resort
Phang Nga, Pilai Beach
2,950B Check room availability
Royal Bangsak Beach Resort
Bangsak Beach
2,100B Check room availability
Sarojin Resort
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
12,150B -- Promotion Check room availability
Similana Resort
Khao Lak, Pakweeb Beach
2,800B Check room availability
Sudala Beach Resort
Khao Lak, Bang Niang Beach
1,900B Check room availability
Suwan Palm
Khao Lak, Nang Tong Beach
1,550B -- Promotion Check room availability
Takolaburi Cultural and Spa Resort
Khao Lak, Pakalang Cape
2,100B Check room availability
The Andamania Beach Resort
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
1,100B -- Promotion Check room availability
The South Sea Grand Resort + Spa
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
2,350B Check room availability
Tony Lodge
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak Beach
800B Check room availability

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