Koh Lipe: the Maldives of Thailand, Ko Lipe, Thailand

Dreaming about visiting Koh Lipe? Here you can find all the information you need to plan your trip to Koh Lipe and many other tips 

There are so many beautiful islands in Thailand that sometimes it’s really hard to decide which one to visit. From the paradisiacal to the trendy, and the overly touristy to the full on party island, Thailand certainly has a stunning piece of land surrounded by water for every preference that will make you feel fortunate to be there.

It was while I was doing research to find the most beautiful island in Thailand that a friend told me about Koh Lipe. I’ve never heard of it before, and I was intrigued to find out that it’s known as the Maldives of Thailand.

To get to Koh Lipe isn’t easy, and this is the reason the island is less crowded and popular compared to Phi Phi and Phuket, for example.

Departing from Bangkok, you need to take a 1½h flight to Hat Yai, a 2h minibus drive to Pak Bara, and finally, a 1½h ferry trip to Koh Lipe. A journey that can take up to 6-7h, and if you take a bus or a train from Bangkok it will be even longer… ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).