How do you get from Bangkok to Koh Lipe?
The simplest and quickest way to reach Koh Lipe from Bangkok is to fly to Hat Yai. From there you can travel overland to Pak bara and then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Fly with Air Asia, Thai Smile and Nok Air to Hat Yai. From Hat Yai you will need to travel to Pak Bara for the ferry to Koh Lipe.
Is Koh Lipe expensive?
A vacation to Koh Lipe for one week usually costs around ฿17,345 for one person. So, a trip to Koh Lipe for two people costs around ฿34,691 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs ฿69,382 in Koh Lipe. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down.
How do you get to Koh Lipe?
The only way you can reach Koh Lipe during the monsoon season is through a daily ferry coming Pak Bara pier in mainland Thailand.
- Ferry departs daily at 11:30am. Arrives Koh Lipe at around 1pm.
- If you’re coming in the beginning or end of low season, double check if there are more boats running!
Where is Koh Lipe in Thailand?
Satun Province
Koh Lipe is a small L-shaped island located in the southern Thailand’s Satun Province near the Thailand/Malaysia border. It belongs to the Adang-Rawi Archipelago, situated on the outskirts of the Tarutao National Marine Park.
Where is Ko Lipe island in southern Thailand?
Ko Lipe (Thai: เกาะหลีเป๊ะ) is an island on the Andaman Coast of Southern Thailand . Ko Lipe (sometimes spelled Koh Lipe) is outside of the jurisdiction of Tarutao National Park, and as such is exempt from certain laws prohibiting development. It is surrounded by uninhabited islands of the Butong Archipelago.
Which is the best way to get to Koh Lipe from Bangkok?
Pak Bara is located approximately 950 km from Bangkok and it is the main hub from the mainland that remains open all year round. The simplest and quickest way to reach Koh Lipe from Bangkok is to fly to Hat Yai and continue your journey from there. The following information is based on the times currently supplied by Air Asia.
Who are the people of Koh Lipe island?
The seafaring Chao Ley people were the first inhabitants on Koh Lipe and a small Chao Ley village is located on the East side of the island. Originally from Malaysia, the Chao Ley speak Rawi – a combination of Thai and Malaysian. They also share the last name of Haad Thalay (beach people).
Why is Ko Lipe called a paper Island?
The name “Ko Lipe” means “Paper Island” in the local Chao Ley language. The huge tourism business of Ko Lipe results in water shortages, waste disposal issues, and other environmental problems. It is common to see garbage being burnt since there are not many reliable options for waste disposal.