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Ko Mai Phai (Bamboo Island)
Ko Mai Phai, commonly called Bamboo Island, is a beach and reef island north of Phi Phi Don in Krabi's protected Phi Phi group.
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Ko Phi Phi Don
Ko Phi Phi Don is the inhabited centre of the Phi Phi islands, where Tonsai and Loh Dalum bays frame the main village and boat gateway. · 8.2 km away
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The Phi Phi Islands are a six-island group in Krabi, with accommodation and services on Phi Phi Don and protected coastal attractions around Phi Phi Le. · 9.8 km away
Ko Phi Phi Le
Ko Phi Phi Le is the limestone island south of Phi Phi Don, known for Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon within Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park. · 15 km away
Ko Kai (Chicken Island)
Chicken Island, also called Ko Poda Nok, beside the tide-dependent Thale Waek sandbar islands. · 15 km away
About Ko Mai Phai (Bamboo Island)
Ko Mai Phai is a small island north of Ko Phi Phi Don, within Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park. Its pale sandy shore and surrounding shallow reefs make it a different outing from the developed centre of Phi Phi Don: visitors come by boat for beach time and snorkelling rather than to explore a town.
The island belongs to Ao Nang Subdistrict in Mueang Krabi District, despite being reached on Phi Phi boat itineraries. Boats can be arranged from Phi Phi Don, and some mainland tours include it alongside other Phi Phi stops. Confirm that Bamboo Island is actually included in the itinerary, as it is separate from Maya Bay and requires another sea crossing.
Access is governed by national-park rules and conditions at sea. Check the current landing arrangements and applicable park charges with the park or your operator before departure. Keep off coral, use designated access areas and leave wildlife and shells undisturbed.
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