Nature & scenery
Ko Maphrao
เกาะมะพร้าว
Ko Maphrao in Pak Tako is a small Chumphon island with controlled landing arrangements associated with a bird's-nest concession.
Visiting essentials
Access
Seek provincial permission before arranging a landingLocation
Pak Tako, Thung Tako, ChumphonPlanning
Confirm current access and marine conditions before departureAbout this place
This Ko Maphrao is the southern Chumphon island off Pak Tako in Thung Tako District. DMCR lists a second island of the same name off Hat Sai Ri farther north; the two should not be confused. The reference point on this page identifies the Pak Tako island.
DASTA's community tourism listing places Ko Maphrao in Pak Tako and describes its small pale-sand beach and reef off the western side. It also identifies a swiftlet-nest concession, making permission to land an important part of planning. The island is a geographic feature rather than a public beach with unrestricted access.
DASTA advises contacting Chumphon Provincial Office at least one week before a proposed landing so authorised arrangements can be discussed. Reconfirm that requirement and the applicable permission before commissioning a boat; an island's presence on a map does not authorise entry. Agree departure, return and any supervised reef activity locally. No regular ferry, daily opening schedule or current admission charge is confirmed here.
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What to see
DASTA's community tourism listing places Ko Maphrao in Pak Tako and describes its small pale-sand beach and reef off the western side. It also identifies a swiftlet-nest concession, making permission to land an important part of planning. The island is a geographic feature rather than a public beach with unrestricted access.
Planning your visit
DASTA advises contacting Chumphon Provincial Office at least one week before a proposed landing so authorised arrangements can be discussed. Reconfirm that requirement and the applicable permission before commissioning a boat; an island's presence on a map does not authorise entry. Agree departure, return and any supervised reef activity locally. No regular ferry, daily opening schedule or current admission charge is confirmed here.
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