Welcome to Koh Phra Thong - Golden Buddha Island
Thailand's Koh Phra Thong - Golden Buddha Island is named after a local legend. The story tells of a precious stolen golden buddha statue buried on the island by pirates which was never recovered.
Nowadays, the island benefits from being one of Thailand's last unspoiled coastal locations. With over 15km of largely uninhabited white sandy beaches, Ko Phra Thong is an ideal choice for those who are really looking to get away from it all.
Extensive lush mangroves, rich tropical forests and broad savannah are just some of the diverse eco-systems in this region of Phang Nga off the Andaman coast. This affords the visitor an unparalleled variety of landscapes to enjoy. It also provides an array of habitats for a vast number of species of animals and plants.
The wonders of the Andaman Sea are no less spectacular! Koh Phra Tong is the closest land mass to the Surin Islands which hosts the broadest diversity of hard corals in Thailand. Nearer still is Richelieu Rock, Thailand's best scuba diving location and considered a world top ten dive site. Richelieu has regular visits from graceful manta rays and elusive whale sharks.
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Golden Buddha Beach Resort
Golden Buddha Beach Resort is the premier resort on Koh Phra
Thong, offering a range of bespoke houses on an uninhabited stretch of beach; complimented by exquisite Thai and western cuisine for the holiday of a lifetime.
Blue Guru Diving
Blue Guru looks after the water sport activities on Koh Phra Thong. There are sensational scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking experiences on your doorstep. Specially tailored family packages are also available.
Eco-tourism at Ko Phra Thong
Koh Phra Tong is the perfect venue for eco-tourism. Diverse natural conditions provide habitats for a variety of flora and fauna, both on land and at sea.
The inner part of the island is dominated by savannah, interspersed with trees. This is home to deers, monkeys, wild pigs and numerous bird species including rare horrnbills.
Fringing the inner coasts is dense mangrove forest. This an immensely important habitat and a good indicator of the quality of the surrounding sea. The mangroves supply a nursery environment for most of the colourful reef fish, which are found around the corals of Koh Pling Yai and Noi off the west coast of the island.
Dugong, an extremely rare and endangered species still survive in the sea grass around Koh Phra Thong. This is also an environment favoured by sea horses and some exotic nudibranch.
To the north lies the rainforest covered Koh Ra. This island stands in stark contrast to the flat beach lined Koh Phra Thong. It is a mountainous ridge jutting out of the water; a deep green canopy covering its entire length hiding more exceptional species of animals and plants. Leopard cats, pangolin and flying fox are just a few of the many amazing creatures found here.
With such rich natural treasures in abundance, local operators and land owners are committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices in the hope of preserving the area for generations to come.
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Turtle Conservation on KPT
Naucrates.org is an early pioneer of the sustainable tourism practice. Working on Ko Pra Tong since 1996 they have been deeply involved in the conservation of the island's turtle nesting sites and the restoration of mangrove forest.
Holistic Holidays
Yoga and spa packages are available in the privacy of your own house at Golden Buddha Beach Resort. With a long history of hosting yoga retreats, guests can be assured a revitalising vacation amongst spectacular natural beauty.
