Koh Ngai Travel Guide: The small island of Koh Ngai (also spelled Koh Hai, both spellings are common) is one of the most popular islands off the coast of Trang. Its long, fine, white sandy beach borders a turquoise sea, which, a little further out but still easily accessible (the water is shallow), offers interesting snorkeling spots. It's a picture-perfect setting, ideal for relaxation. The beach is lined with resorts, most of them quite luxurious. In fact, there's a general trend on Koh Ngai towards luxury. Small, simple resorts or even campsites are increasingly giving way to more comfortable, upscale, and, of course, significantly more expensive hotels. Just like its neighbor Koh Kradan, Koh Ngai is almost entirely dominated by tourism. The only buildings on the island are hotels or restaurants. The main beach and pier are located on the east side, while on the other side is a smaller, quieter, and less crowded beach with the charming name Paradise Beach. It can be reached after a half-hour walk through the forest. All the ways to get around Koh Ngai can be found in our section on getting around Koh Ngai.

Accommodation on Koh Ngai tends to be upscale resorts, especially in terms of price. Budget options have largely disappeared over the years, but a few still exist. My favorite for comfort and value is the Koh Ngai Seafood Resort, with its very good, simple bungalows (some have fans, not air conditioning) and an excellent restaurant. When booking hotels on Koh Ngai, you'll often come across the Koh Ngai Resort, but it's located by the pier on a rather unattractive stretch of beach. I recommend the other resorts on the adjacent, larger beach. A narrow, very steep path, difficult to navigate with luggage, even a large backpack, connects the pier to the main beach. Longtail boats depart from there (100 THB per person). Find accommodation on Koh Ngai. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories from 300 THB to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // Grey The prices that are not available in the city selection ("All prices" are always available) function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for (var i = 0; i < categories.options.length; i++) { var val = categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled = !(val == "all" || val == "-" || (Math.pow(2, parseInt(val, 10)) & price)); } } (function() { var forms = document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form = forms[forms.length - 1]; if (form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Koh Ngai. Thanya Beach Resort Hotel in Koh Ngai (8.6/10) Book now More details Koh Hai Fantasy Resort & Spa Hotel in Koh Ngai (8.1/10) Book now More details Coco Cottage Resort Hotel in Koh Ngai (9.0/10) Book now More details Thapwarin Resort Hotel in Koh Ngai (8.1/10) Book now More details Koh Ngai Seafood Resort Hotel in Koh Ngai (8.3/10) Book now More details View all accommodations in Koh Ngai

Practical information about Koh Ngai: Koh Ngai is not a typical backpacker destination! You should plan a high budget for accommodation and food. The trend is increasingly towards luxury and correspondingly high prices. Even though there are still 2-3 resorts at reasonable prices, a stay on Koh Ngai is relatively expensive (by Thai standards). While there are resorts that are open year-round, such as the Fantasy Resort, many accommodations are closed during the off-season and the period with less favorable weather (especially from mid-August to November). The clientele is predominantly Thai. Furthermore, since interesting excursions, such as to the Emerald Cave, are no longer taking place due to government bans, I currently advise against traveling to Koh Ngai. As far as I know, there are no ATMs on Koh Ngai. Therefore, be sure to travel with cash and plan generously, as prices for bungalows and especially restaurants are on average three times higher than on the mainland. There are also no supermarkets, only a mini-market, where prices are three times higher. ATTENTION: Life jackets for children are rarely available on boat trips to and from Koh Ngai. Plan ahead and try to buy some; they cost less than 200 THB. Alternatively, you can contact the Trang Wonders agency. They will provide them when you return to Trang, or if you do not return to the agency after your visit to the Trang islands.

How do you get to Koh Ngai? Koh Ngai is accessible by ferry between Phuket and Koh Lipe, as well as by several speedboat lines. Therefore, the island is easily reachable from Phuket, Koh Lanta, the other islands of Trang, Trang itself, and Koh Lipe. During the high season, boats only depart from Pak Meng Pier, 40 kilometers from Trang. During the low season, boats also only depart from Pak Meng Pier, 40 kilometers from Trang. From Bangkok, you can take the train to Trang (I recommend the night train, as the journey is very long; book here). You can then contact an agency opposite the train station to arrange your transfer to Koh Ngai, or book it in advance through our travel agency, Trang Wonders. Alternatively, you can fly. Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and Air Asia offer flights from Don Mueang to Trang. In the arrivals hall of Trang Airport, you will find a counter offering transfers – often private – by van followed by a boat to Koh Ngai. Here too, we recommend booking your transfer in advance through our travel agency in Trang. Air Asia's flight and transfer packages were cancelled due to COVID-19 and have not been offered since. View all travel options to Koh Ngai

How do you get around Koh Ngai? There are no roads on Koh Ngai, and no scooters either. The only way to get around is on foot or by longtail boat to get from the main beach to the pier or from one end of the beach to the other (100 baht per person). A steep path runs between the main beach (behind the Thanya Resort) and the pier, and a forest path leads to Paradise Beach, which is located above the same resort.

How do you ask for directions to Koh Ngai in Thai? I want to go to Koh Ngai / Yak pai thi Go haï. Where is Koh Ngai? / Go haï yu thi nai?