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sea. The owners have set up an organic garden, make their own all-natural laundry deter-
gent and treat the sewage with a cutting-edge grey-water system.
Heaven Beach
( 08 2806 0413; www.ppland-heavenbeach.com ; Ao Khao Kwai; r 2000B; ) A two-year-old resort with
an idyllic slice of real estate on luscious Ao Khao Kwai. Their tiled bungalows are spa-
cious with outdoor baths, hot showers, all day electricity and wide decks with rattan
lounges. Enjoy a coconut shake at the cute beachfront restaurant with turquoise benches,
hand-painted menu boards and tables sunk in the sand.
GUESTHOUSE $$
Buffalo Bay Vacation Club
( 08 5107 9473; www.buffalobayclub.com ; Ao Khao Kwai; bungalows 1300-2500B; ) Buffalo's
spotless, airtight concrete bungalows with sliding glass doors, hot water and TVs are posh
by Phayam standards and a decent value. Their restaurant serves everything from fajitas to
authentic Thai curries.
HOTEL $$
Getting There & Around
There is a daily ferry from Phayam Pier in Ranong to Ko Phayam's main pier (150B, 1½
to two hours) at 9.30am, and speedboats (350B, 45 minutes) at 10am, noon, 2.30pm &
4pm. From Ko Phayam back to Ranong the boats run at 9am, noon and 3.30pm. Long-tail
boat charters to Ko Chang are 1500B.
Motorcycle taxis provide transport around Ko Phayam; there are no cars. A motorcycle
taxi from the pier to the main beaches costs 50B to 80B per person each way, depending
on the beach. Walking is possible but distances are long - it's about 45 minutes from the
pier to Ao Khao Kwai, the nearest bay. Motorbike rentals (200B) are available in the vil-
lage and from most of the larger resorts, and you'll need one to properly explore the is-
land. It's best to rent yours immediately after getting off the boat in the village. Bicycles
are widely available as well.
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