Ko Lipe (Butang)

Ko Lipe (Butang)

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Localisation

Characteristics

Island / Atoll
Natural Park Tarutao National Marine Park

Description

Koh Lipe is a small island in the Southern part of the Andaman sea. It is located in Satun Province, close to Langkawi island (Malaysia), about 60 Kilometres (38 miles) from the mainland.
It is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park, a large group of over 70 islands, and also part of a smaller cluster of islands called the Butang Islands or Adang Archipelago.
Koh Lipe is famous for diving and snorkeling, and for the beautiful beaches and the relaxed atmosphere.
2011/11/27
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Ko Lipe (Butang)
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Flying distances - Direct line

Ko Adang (Butang)

3.3nm
350°
Ko Adang is a wooded island with a long white beach on the W coast. It is 30 km² and is part of National Natural Park.
28 Nov 11
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Ko Rawi (Butang)

6.8nm
309°
Big desert island, with a significant advantage over its cousins​​, that of having fresh water, Ko Rawi is located N of Ko Butang, E of Ko Adang. Its SE coast is populated with coral reefs and tropical fish.
28 Nov 11
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Ko Tanga and Ko Chuku (Taïland)

10nm
61°
Koh Tanga and Koh Chuku, halfway between Butang and Tarutao offer great snorkelling, diving and fishing.
The best anchorage is found on the east or west coasts between the north and south Tangas, depending on wind direction and ground swell. Alternative daytime anchorage can ...
28 Nov 11
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Ko Butang (Butang)

7.9nm
282°
Ko Butang, with its reefs and white sand beaches, is SW island of Butang archipelago. 
28 Nov 11
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Ko Lipe South (Butang)

0.1nm
145°
This anchorage in 10 metres on a sandy bottom provides a good overnight haven in the northeast monsoon. A number of bungalow developments are found in this popular bay.
The best beach dinghy landing area is in the east of the bay, where there is a small sandy channel through the ...
28 Nov 11
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Ko Lipe North (Butang)

0.4nm
320°
Anchorage located opposite a Thai fishing station and a large sea gypsy village.We moor in 12/15 mon muddy bottom.
28 Nov 11
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