Ko Noi (Phang Nga) — a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast at 25 m elevation, connected via Surat Thani (Phunphin SRT Station) & Donsak Ferry Pier (96 km).
Why Visit Ko Noi (เกาะน้อย)
Ko Noi is a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast (located at 9.0736°N, 98.3607°E, elevation 25 m). Renowned for Ko Noi Morning Talad Sod & Night Market, Ko Noi Local Temple & Community Pier/Market, Ko Noi Evening Night Market (Phang Nga), Phang Nga Scenic Viewpoint, Southern Andaman Coast Temples & Street Food, Ko Noi rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Surat Thani (Phunphin SRT Station) & Donsak Ferry Pier (96 km) (96 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Ko Noi
Ko Noi Town Center
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Ko Noi.
Phang Nga Surrounding Subdistricts (Tambon)
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Ko Noi.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Ko Noi
- Ko Noi Local Temple & Community Pier/Market — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ko Noi.
- Ko Noi Evening Night Market (Phang Nga) — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ko Noi.
- Phang Nga Scenic Viewpoint — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Ko Noi.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Ko Noi
In Ko Noi (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 Noi
Ko Noi Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Ko Noi serving made-to-order Southern Andaman Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).
Ko Noi 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 Noi & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Surat Thani (Phunphin SRT Station) & Donsak Ferry Pier (96 km) (96 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: Surat Thani Airport (URT) & Samui Airport (USM).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Ko Noi
Combine Ko Noi with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Ko Le (2 km away)
- Ko Hang (3 km away)
- Ko Saya (4 km away)
- Ko Chaiya (6 km away)
- Ko Bang Pilang (6 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