About Ko Rawi
Ko Rawi is an undeveloped island in the Adang-Rawi archipelago within Tarutao National Marine Park, off the coast of Satun Province in southern Thailand. Located west of Ko Lipe and Ko Adang, it is known for pristine white-sand beaches, clear turquoise water and fringing coral reefs. The island has no resorts and is managed for conservation, offering camping, snorkeling and nature-based tourism in a protected marine environment.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, undeveloped tropical island with long white-sand beaches, clear shallow water and fringing coral reefs close to shore. The interior is forested with trails and a small waterfall. Facilities are basic and limited to the national park campsite, ranger station, toilets and a seasonal park restaurant. Access is by boat only, typically as a day trip from Ko Lipe or Pak Bara, with opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, beach walking and camping overnight in tents.
Key highlights
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Pristine white-sand beaches with clear turquoise water on the west and south coasts
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Fringing coral reefs suitable for snorkeling directly from the beach
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Undeveloped, low-density island managed within Tarutao National Marine Park
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National park campsite for overnight stays with tent rental available
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Part of the Adang-Rawi archipelago near Ko Lipe and Ko Adang
History of Ko Rawi
Ko Rawi is part of Tarutao National Marine Park, established in 1974 as Thailand's second marine national park and one of the oldest national parks in the country, created to protect the Tarutao and Adang-Rawi archipelagos in the Andaman Sea.
Route
| By air | Fly to Hat Yai International Airport, then transfer by road to Pak Bara Pier (approx. 120 km) and by speedboat/longtail boat to Ko Rawi |
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| By road |