Koh Phayam pier (Ao Mae Mai)
Ferry port for Koh Phayam, Ranong, Thailand
Koh Phayam’s main pier is at Ao Mae Mai on the east coast, beside Wat Koh Phayam, whose ordination hall stands at the end of a jetty. The island is known for cashew nuts, and its long west-coast beaches, Ao Yai and Ao Khao Khwai, are reached by motorbike or bicycle.
Ferries from Koh Phayam pier (Ao Mae Mai)
4 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koh Phangan | 9h 15m – 13h | Shanxi Travel Agency, TransBaanTon | Foot only |
| Koh Samui | 8h – 10h | Shanxi Travel Agency | Foot only |
| Koh Tao | 39h (overnight) 🌙 | Koh Tao Booking Center, Fame Tour | Foot only |
| Ranong | 40m (speedboat) – 2h (slow boat) | Ranong – Koh Phayam passenger boats | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Koh Phayam pier (Ao Mae Mai)
- Ranong → Koh Phayam
Daily from Ranong: slow boats at 09:30 and 14:00, speedboats at 10:00 and 14:30
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand, Koh Phayam attraction pages (government source), checked 2026-10-04
- Koh Tao → Koh Phayam
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 1 departure a day at 21:00 (overnight)
Source: 12Go and Bookaway schedule (booking sites; no operator timetable published), checked 2026-10-26
- Koh Phayam → Koh Phangan
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 3 departures a day between 07:15 and 08:30
Source: 12Go and Bookaway schedule (booking sites; no operator timetable published), checked 2026-10-26
- Koh Phayam → Koh Samui
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 2 departures a day between 07:15 and 07:30
Source: 12Go and Bookaway schedule (booking sites; no operator timetable published), checked 2026-10-26
Ferry Operators at Koh Phayam pier (Ao Mae Mai)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Motorcycle taxis and bicycle rental at Ao Mae Mai (TAT)
Boats to Ranong: slow boat about 2 hours, speedboat about 40–45 minutes (TAT)
Sources: tourismthailand.org · thai.tourismthailand.org · Verified 2026-10-04 · How we verify
Nearby Ferry Ports
Ferry Routes from Koh Phayam pier (Ao Mae Mai)
Ranong → Koh Phayam
Crossing: 40m (speedboat) – 2h (slow boat) · Ranong – Koh Phayam passenger boats
Koh Tao → Koh Phayam
Crossing: 39h (overnight) · Koh Tao Booking Center, Fame Tour
Koh Phayam → Koh Phangan
Crossing: 9h 15m – 13h · Shanxi Travel Agency, TransBaanTon
Koh Phayam → Koh Samui
Crossing: 8h – 10h · Shanxi Travel Agency
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Koh Phayam pier (Ao Mae Mai).