 | ||
Ko Phaluai (Koh Phaluai, Koh Paluay) or "เกาะพะลวย" in Thai, is the biggest island in the Mu Ko Ang Thong island group. It is inhabited by sea-gypsies who still earn a living from fishing.
Contents
Map of Ko Phaluai, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Details
It is where the capital village of the island chain (Ban Ao Sam) lies. The Islands size is 19.1 km² and has a population of 500. Together with a small portion of land on Ko Samui Island where the town of Bang Makham lies, The Mu Ko Ang Thong islands are part of Ang Thong Subdistrict of Ko Samui District, Surat Thani.
Tourism
The island is still very new to tourism. There are very few tourists on the island. There are few accommodations as well. There are few home stays and resorts. One of the most famous resort is Angthong Beach Resort.
References
Ko Phaluai Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA