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|native_name = เกาะหวาย |
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| image_caption = Ko Wai, southeastern shore |
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'''Ko Wai''' ({{lang-th|เกาะหวาย}}) is a small island in Ko Chang Archipelago, [[Trat Province]], eastern [[Thailand]]. |
'''Ko Wai''' ({{lang-th|เกาะหวาย}}) is a small island in Ko Chang Archipelago, [[Trat Province]], eastern [[Thailand]]. |
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== Geography== |
== Geography== |
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Ko Wai Island has an irregular shape and is 3 km long and 1 km wide at the widest point. |
Ko Wai Island has an irregular shape and is 3 km long and 1 km wide at the widest point. |
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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.<ref name = "lp">{{cite book|last=Williams|first=China|title=Thailand Travel Guide|year=2012|publisher=Lonely Planet|isbn=9781741797145|pages=816}}</ref> |
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.<ref name = "lp">{{cite book|last=Williams|first=China|title=Thailand Travel Guide|year=2012|publisher=Lonely Planet|isbn=9781741797145|pages=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781741797145/page/n817 816]|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781741797145}}</ref> |
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== Ecology == |
== Ecology == |
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The island is a [[protected area]] and it is part of [[Mu Ko Chang National Park]]. |
The island is a [[protected area]] and it is part of [[Mu Ko Chang National Park]]. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[List of |
* [[List of islands of Thailand]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://tezza-thailandbeachesandislands.blogspot.com/2008/03/ko-wai-whai.html Detailed report on Ko Wai] at Tezza's Beaches and Islands |
* [http://tezza-thailandbeachesandislands.blogspot.com/2008/03/ko-wai-whai.html Detailed report on Ko Wai] at Tezza's Beaches and Islands |
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* [https://iamkohchang.com/guide/koh-wai-travel-guide.html Koh Wai Island Guide] Getting there, what to see and do on Koh Wai |
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[[Category:Islands of Thailand|Ko Wai]] |
[[Category:Islands of Thailand|Ko Wai]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:37, 1 June 2024
Native name: เกาะหวาย | |
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 Ko Wai, southeastern shore | |
  Ko Wai Location | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gulf of Thailand |
| Coordinates | 11°54′N 102°24′E / 11.900°N 102.400°E |
| Area | 3.9 km2 (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
[edit]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
[edit]The island is a protected area and it is part of Mu Ko Chang National Park.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Williams, China (2012). Thailand Travel Guide. Lonely Planet. pp. 816. ISBN 9781741797145.
External links
[edit]- 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