Islands near Pattaya
There are a number of islands and dive sites in the wider area of Pattaya. The most famous islands are Koh Larn, Koh Samet and Koh Chang.
After a self-chosen lockdown by the islanders for 3 months, the island opposite Pattaya can be visited again.
Good news for beach lovers. The beaches near Pattaya will reopen to the public on Monday. The island of Koh Lan, popular with tourists, will also be accessible again from Monday.
The authorities of Chon Buri province want to build a pipeline in the sea to pump water from the mainland to the island. Koh Larn (Ko Lan), is an island off the coast of Pattaya and is suffering from a serious water shortage.
Waste disposal on Koh Larn, an unsolvable problem
Ampai Sakdanukuljit, assistant director of the Tourism and Sports Board, presented Silapakorn University's report on Koh Larn's tourism capacity to Deputy Mayor ApichartVirapal and the Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya. A first step towards new plans to protect the island's ecosystem.
Koh Larn and its problems
Koh Larn, one of the beautiful islands near Pattaya, is increasingly under pressure. In the past, an ambitious plan was developed to generate energy in an environmentally friendly way. A large number of solar panels were installed. But to the disappointment of the islanders, this electricity was intended for street lighting in Pattaya.
The rules for beach chair rental companies under scrutiny again
Insofar as beach chair and umbrella rental companies didn't “get it” the first time around, the military regime has once again made it clear that the monopoly of corrupt local politicians and “influential” people is over. These have controlled the great beaches of Pattaya for decades
Yesterday we already wrote about the waste problem in Thailand. The island off the coast of Pattaya, Koh Larn, is a good example of this. On the Nom hill in front of the Saem beach there are 30.000 rotting rubbish and more and more are added. Three times a day, a chemical substance is sprayed against the immense stench.
A “raid” on the island of Koh Larn
With a great display of force, 250 soldiers, policemen and officials from Banglamung district unexpectedly appeared on the island of Koh Larn.
Koh Larn cannot handle the invasion of Chinese tourists
The Thailand-China Tourism Association (TCTA) is sounding the alarm about the many Chinese tourists visiting the island of Koh Larn near Pattaya. The safety of tourists is endangered because the ferries in particular cannot cope with the large number of day-trippers.
Koh Larn in the danger zone due to waste heap
The well-known island of Koh Larn off the coast of Pattaya is in danger of coming into danger. This popular island is visited by about 10.000 tourists per day. This causes such an amount of waste that the island cannot process.
Death toll in Pattaya ferry disaster rises to seven (video)
The ferry disaster, which was on its way from Koh Larn to Pattaya, now has a seventh victim. Koh Larn is an island located about 7 kilometers off the coast of Pattaya and is very popular for a day trip.
Pattaya ferry disaster: 6 dead and many injured
A ferry carrying Thai and foreign tourists capsized en route from Koh Larn to Pattaya. MCOT reports that there are six dead and fifteen seriously injured.
Weekend or few days Koh Larn
Away from Pattaya life. Sometimes it is nice to be in a different environment, even if it is only for a few days. Koh Larn is a wonderful trip for us.