Ko Wai

This article is about the island in Thailand. For the islands in Cambodia, see Koh Wai.

Ko Wai

Native name: เกาะหวาย
Ko Wai, southeastern shore
Ko Wai Location
Geography
Location	Gulf of Thailand
Coordinates	11°54′N 102°24′E
Area	3.9 km^2 (1.5 sq mi)
Length	3 km (1.9 mi)
Administration
Thailand
Province	Trat

Ko Wai (Thai: เกาะหวาย) is a small island in Ko Chang Archipelago, Trat Province, eastern Thailand.

The island has nice views over the other islands in the vicinity.

Geography

Ko Wai Island has an irregular shape and is 3 km long and 1 km wide at the widest point. The east part of the island is encircled by coral reef and has sand beaches while the west part is more rugged and hilly, and serves as a nesting ground for birds. The interior is covered by forest jungle. There are four bungalow operations on the island and daily boat connections to Ko Chang, Ko Mak, and the mainland, during the season.^[1]

Ecology

The island is a protected area and it is part of Mu Ko Chang National Park.

See also

• List of islands of Thailand

References

1. Williams, China (2012). Thailand Travel Guide. Lonely Planet. pp. 816. ISBN 9781741797145.

External links

• Detailed report on Ko Wai at Tezza's Beaches and Islands
• Koh Wai Island Guide Getting there, what to see and do on Koh Wai