Koh Yao Islands — Articles & Guides

The Koh Yao islands — Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi — sit in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, halfway between Phuket and Krabi, and they're the destination we recommend most often to travellers who've already done Phi Phi once and want something quieter and less developed. They're less famous, less crowded, and still very much working Muslim fishing islands with a distinct local character. Our Koh Yao articles cover the differences between Koh Yao Yai (bigger, quieter, more resorts) and Koh Yao Noi (smaller, friendlier, easier to get around), the respectful-travel points worth knowing before you go, and why they're a great addition to a Phang Nga Bay day trip.