Ko Racha Yai Travel Guide

 
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  •   Ko Racha Yai
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  •   Ko Racha Yai
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  • The another side of Racha Island
      The another side of Racha Island
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  • The ruined resort
      The ruined resort
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  • Tonnes of beautiful white sand
      Tonnes of beautiful white sand
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Things to Do  

The other beaches of Racha

The other beaches of Racha, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  Walk through the Island and here You will find exellent diving/snorkeling, it´s just a 10 min walk.If you explore the Island you will find 3 more beaches - Konkare,Siam and Ter Bay 

Varans at Racha

Varans at Racha, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  From the main restaurant close to the lobby where you rent your Bungalow you will se some Varans, the staff feeds them every day at the same time (15:00).Look in the center of the pic and you will see the male Varan. 

The sunset

The sunset, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  Just sitting on the beach watching when the sun sets is wonderful, the restaurants on the beach serves You with for ex. a Pina Colada and the feeling is ......... 

Racha Island Bungalows

Racha Island Bungalows, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  There are few Bungalows at Racha, but they are very charming 

The main beach

The main beach, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  The sand felt and loked as flower - Just add some egg and sugar and You will get a cake!This sand is the smothest I ever seen in Thailand 

Hotels  

Racha Island: Bungalows at Racha

Racha Island: Bungalows at Racha, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  Simpel bungalows without AC but very charming Very beautiful, paradise birds,varans in the djungel. 

Restaurants  

Receptions restaurant: Breakfast

Receptions restaurant: Breakfast, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  Incredible views while You having Your breakfast, they serve all the dishes You can ask for (Thai-food) Everything! 

On the beach: Fresh seafood

On the beach: Fresh seafood, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  You can get most everything here exept a pizza, very tasty Thaifood and fresh seafood Shark - absolutley fresh 

Nightlife  

On the beach: Massage

On the beach: Massage, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  The light turns off at 23:00 and there is not much to do more than drinking or having a massage directly on the beach - but it´s alright - this is not a party-island For a massage!? 

Transportation  

Speedboat

Speedboat, Ko Racha Yai

 LotusV8 Says:  You need to book Your trip from a Thai-local agency, it´s the cheapest way. Book both the speedboat and the Bungalow, they will pick You up from Your hotel 

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 You can get most everything here exept a pizza, very tasty Thaifood and fresh seafood Shark - absolutley fresh 

 

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Racha Island 1

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 This path goes to the reception, it looks like it was built from shipwrecks - very beautiful 

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Ko Racha Yai

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 It was very unfortunate that we didn't get to see this beautiful island in all it's glory. The tsunami well and truly changed our holiday, but at least we were safe, unlike many others. These... 

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"Koh Racha" or "Koh Raya"

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ko Racha Yai. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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