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Rawai Subdistrict
Rawai is a southern Mueang Phuket tambon including Nai Harn, Phromthep and island communities such as Ko Lon.
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Open full map →Ko Hae (Coral Island)Ko Hae, commonly called Coral Island, is a beach and snorkelling destination south of Phuket, reached by boat from the southern coast.Ko LonKo Lon is a community island off southern Phuket, reached by boat from Rawai and known for fishing, farming and local cultural activities.Ko Racha NoiKo Racha Noi is the southern Racha island off Phuket, principally known as a boat-access diving destination for experienced divers.Ko Racha YaiKo Racha Yai, also called Raya Yai, is the main Racha island south of Phuket, combining sandy bays, diving trips and overnight accommodation.Explore the geographic hierarchy →
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Ko Hae (Coral Island)
Ko Hae, commonly called Coral Island, is a beach and snorkelling destination south of Phuket, reached by boat from the southern coast.
Ko Lon
Ko Lon is a community island off southern Phuket, reached by boat from Rawai and known for fishing, farming and local cultural activities.
Ko Racha Noi
Ko Racha Noi is the southern Racha island off Phuket, principally known as a boat-access diving destination for experienced divers.
Ko Racha Yai
Ko Racha Yai, also called Raya Yai, is the main Racha island south of Phuket, combining sandy bays, diving trips and overnight accommodation.
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Karon Subdistrict
Karon is a western Mueang Phuket tambon containing the distinct Karon and Kata beach communities. · 4.2 km away
Ko Lon
Ko Lon is a community island off southern Phuket, reached by boat from Rawai and known for fishing, farming and local cultural activities. · 6.2 km away
Chalong Subdistrict
Chalong is a Mueang Phuket tambon beside Chalong Bay, with communities including Pa Lai, Na Yai and Wat Mai. · 6.7 km away
Ko Hae (Coral Island)
Ko Hae, commonly called Coral Island, is a beach and snorkelling destination south of Phuket, reached by boat from the southern coast. · 8.1 km away
About Rawai Subdistrict
Rawai (ราไวย์) is a subdistrict at the southern end of Phuket, adjoining Chalong to the north and the Andaman Sea to the south. Its municipal development plan includes territory on Phuket itself and on surrounding islands.
The seven village communities include Nai Harn, Rawai, Ko Lon, Bang Khonthi, Laem Phromthep and Sai Yuan. This wider administrative scope is important: Rawai Beach, the cape and offshore settlements are individual locations, not interchangeable names for the whole tambon. An island journey needs a specific landing and operator arrangement rather than directions to the administrative reference point.
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- 24 October 2026
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