Ko Adang

Ko Adang is the largest island in the Adang-Rawi archipelago within Tarutao National Marine Park in Satun Province, southern Thailand. Located west of Ko Lipe and about 40 km from Pak Bara Pier, it is known for its forested interior, pristine beaches, coral reefs and viewpoints such as Chado Cliff. Largely undeveloped and managed by the Department of National Parks, it offers nature-based tourism and camping.

Visitors can expect a largely undeveloped tropical island with dense forest, white-sand beaches on the south coast facing Ko Lipe, clear water for snorkeling, and hiking trails inland. Facilities are limited to the national park station area with bungalows, campsite, restaurant and toilets. The main areas to explore are the beaches, snorkeling spots along the coast, and forest trails leading to viewpoints like Chado Cliff and Pirate Waterfall.

Part of Tarutao National Marine Park, established in 1974 as Thailand's second marine national park and first marine park. The wider Tarutao archipelago was used as a penal settlement for political prisoners in the late 1930s to 1940s.

Located within the traditional maritime area of the Urak Lawoi sea people (Chao Leh) who inhabit islands in the Tarutao-Adang archipelago; the island is managed for conservation with limited development to preserve its natural character.