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Lan Island in Thailand |
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Ko Lan lies 7.7 km from Pattaya
and is one of the largest islands in the eastern
part of the Gulf of Thailand. It is the largest
of a group of three islands, the others being
Ko Sak and Ko Khrok. Ferries leave from South
Pattaya and take about 40 minutes to reach the
island. The fare is about 100 baht. Longtail
speedboats can make the trip in about 15 minutes,
but cost a lot more.
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Ko Lan is the only
island near Pattaya with accomodations for tourists. A resort
on the southern part of the island, near Nuan beach, is the
most comfortable lodging, but there are bungalows on the western
part near Ta Pan beach. One of the most pristine beaches is
Laem Thian to the southwest. Most of the many boats transporting
day trippers dock in the bay of Ta Waen beach in the northern
part of the island.
Small glass bottom boats are an easy way to view the plentiful
coral formations, and equipment is available on the island
for those who prefer snorkeling, para-sailing, water skiing
or scampering about on jet skis. Deep sea fishing expeditions
can also be arranged from several sources on the island. From
Ko Lan another 40 minute trip by boat will take you to the
secluded beaches on Ko Phai (Bamboo Island) which are open
for day trips only.
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