Ko Maeo

Ko Maeo is a small island off the Songkhla coast in Bo Yang Subdistrict, Mueang Songkhla District. Also written Ko Maew or Cat Island, it sits north of Ko Nu, the separate island known as Rat Island. Together the pair forms a familiar landmark of Songkhla's seafront. The cat-and-rat story belongs to Songkhla's local coastal folklore, linking the islands with Samila and surrounding landmarks. It is a legend, not a geological account. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources also surveys the islands' coral habitat, so their value extends beyond the view from shore. A view of the islands from the mainland does not require an island landing. For an offshore excursion, confirm the intended island, authorised access and sea conditions with a responsible local operator. Provincial agencies have installed safety warnings in the island area; follow signs and local instructions, and do not treat the map reference as a pier or maintained walking route.