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Koh Yao Noi vs Mai Khao

Choose Mai Khao for quiet, nature and sunsets; Koh Yao Noi has nothing it clearly does better.

Koh Yao Noi

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  • To the airport: 55–90 min. Drive to Bang Rong pier, then by boat
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • No resorts listed yet

Mai Khao

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Choose Mai Khao for quiet, nature, sunsets.

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  • Prices: $$ · Moderate. Placeholder: to be checked.
  • To the airport: 11 km · 20–30 min
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • No resorts listed yet

Koh Yao Noi and Mai Khao are about 34 km apart, with a boat trip between them.

Ratings

  • Beaches: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Calm-water swimming: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Surfing: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Diving & snorkeling: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Sunsets: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Very good (4/5)
  • Nightlife: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Restaurants & cafés: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Culture & temples: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Nature & landscapes: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Very good (4/5)
  • Yoga & wellness: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Family-friendly: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Peace & quiet: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Excellent (5/5)
  • Remote work: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)
  • Walkability: Koh Yao Noi Fair (2/5), Mai Khao Fair (2/5)

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