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Ko Mai Phai

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Ko Mai Phai is a small island in Thailand, located between the Krabi coast and the Phi Phi Islands.

Coordinates7.8167°N 98.79546°E / 7.8167; 98.79546
ArchipelagoPhi Phi Islands
Area0.27 km2 (0.10 sq mi)
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Ko Mai Phai
Native name:
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Ko Mai Phai as seen from a boat going from Ko Phi Phi Don to Krabi
Interactive map of Ko Mai Phai
Geography
LocationStrait of Malacca
Coordinates7.8167°N 98.79546°E / 7.8167; 98.79546
ArchipelagoPhi Phi Islands
Area0.27 km2 (0.10 sq mi)
Administration
Province Krabi
DistrictMueang Krabi
TambonAo Nang
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Name

Though the island is also referred to by the English name Bamboo Island, the name was given by mistake, as no bamboo grows on the island. The name of the casuarina tree – groves of which cover most of the island – was wrongly translated as "bamboo".[1]

Tourism

Ko Mai Phai is a popular destination for snorkeling.[2] Lionfish, leopard sharks and hawksbill sea turtles may be found in the surrounding waters.[3]

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