Ko Khao Tao (Phang Nga) — a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast at 7 m elevation, connected via Phuket Rassada Pier & Old Town Terminal (51 km).
Why Visit Ko Khao Tao (เกาะเขาเต่า)
Ko Khao Tao is a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast (located at 8.3362°N, 98.4521°E, elevation 7 m). Renowned for Ko Khao Tao Morning Talad Sod & Night Market, Ko Khao Tao Local Temple & Community Pier/Market, Ko Khao Tao Evening Night Market (Phang Nga), Phang Nga Scenic Viewpoint, Southern Andaman Coast Temples & Street Food, Ko Khao Tao rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Phuket Rassada Pier & Old Town Terminal (51 km) (51 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Ko Khao Tao
Ko Khao Tao Town Center
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Ko Khao Tao.
Phang Nga Surrounding Subdistricts (Tambon)
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Ko Khao Tao.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Ko Khao Tao
- Ko Khao Tao Local Temple & Community Pier/Market — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ko Khao Tao.
- Ko Khao Tao Evening Night Market (Phang Nga) — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ko Khao Tao.
- Phang Nga Scenic Viewpoint — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ko Khao Tao.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Ko Khao Tao
In Ko Khao Tao (Southern Andaman Coast), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Southern Andaman Coast flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Gaeng Poo Bai Cha Plu — Phuket Crab Curry with Wild Betel Leaves (แกงปูใบชะพลู) (฿250–฿480): Jumbo Andaman blue swimmer crab lumps in fiery southern yellow coconut curry with aromatic wild betel leaves, spooned over fermented rice vermicelli (Khanom Jeen).
- Moo Hong — Phuket Hokkien Braised Pork Belly (หมูฮ้องภูเก็ต) (฿180–฿280): Peranakan-style pork belly slow-simmered with black peppercorns, garlic, cilantro roots, and dark soy sauce.
- Massaman Nuea / Kai (แกงมัสมั่น) (฿120–฿240): Velvety Southern Thai-Malay curry scented with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, potatoes, and roasted peanuts.
- Oh Aew — Phuket Old Town Shaved Ice Jelly (โอ๋วเอ๋ว) (฿40–฿70): Cooling fig-seed and banana herbal jelly over crushed ice with sweet red beans and palm syrup.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Ko Khao Tao
Ko Khao Tao Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Ko Khao Tao serving made-to-order Southern Andaman Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).
Ko Khao Tao Khao Gaeng (Curry-Over-Rice) & Noodle Shophouses
Family-run lunch and dinner kitchens offering wok-fried basil dishes, noodle soups, Cha Yen iced tea, and seasonal tropical fruit.
Food markets & dining streets: Phuket Old Town Lard Yai Sunday Market, Lock Tien Hawker Center, Krabi Town Weekend Night Market & Trang Dim Sum Breakfast Quarter · Regional drinks: Cha Chak Southern Pulled Milk Tea (฿40–฿65), Kopi Phuket Traditional Sock-Brewed Coffee & Fresh Andaman Coconut
Getting to Ko Khao Tao & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Phuket Rassada Pier & Old Town Terminal (51 km) (51 km). Check our SRT Sleeper Train vs. Domestic Flight Calculator (฿ THB) and Bangkok BTS, MRT & Chao Phraya Boat Calculator to compare rail and transit fares. By Air: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Ko Khao Tao
Combine Ko Khao Tao with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Ko Laem Ra (2 km away)
- Ko Hat Pae Tong (3 km away)
- Ko Khao Nap Nam (4 km away)
- Ko Song Phi Nong (5 km away)
- Ko Mai Riang (7 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Southern Andaman Coast
Explore other destinations across Southern Andaman Coast:
Phuket · Trang · Krabi · Krabi & Railay Beach · Satun · Takua Pa · Ao Nang · Ko Lanta · Koh Lanta · Khao Lak · Ko Phi Phi · Koh Phi Phi