Development of Koh Lipe,Thailand

Tourism life cycle

Origin of Koh Lipe

Lipe island was first discovered by the Chao Ley (or Sea Gypsies) who would travel from island to island in search of the best fishing in the areas to feed themselves and their tribes. The Chao Ley eventually found a permanent home on Koh Lipe and were given a grant to settle on the island's eastern beach (Koh Lipe Sunrise Beach) and have since remained there.

Translated into the local Chao Ley language, Koh Lipe literally means "Island Paper, or Paper Island." It is still considered by many an undiscovered secret in Thailand, one of the few remaining as Thailand tourism booms at record levels.

Involvement
The development of tourism in Koh Lipe  have drive the economic  at the local area and enhance the living standard of Chao Ley.

Chao Ley is involve in tourism sector by provide local transport service. Motor with basket beside being use for sending travelers. Young travelers can experience something new, while older can recall their younger time.

Chao Ley are experience in sea travel, they know the exactly place for snorkeling. Travelers can communicate with Chao Ley for drive them to snorkeling or take ride to nearby island.

The development of tourism in Koh Lipe is a new economic resource to the island, but if precautions are not taken in the early days of expansion, over time this industry may negatively affect the island environment and Chao Ley comminity.

With the annual increase in tourism, some environmental concerns relating to Koh Lipe have been raised in recent years. Plastic waste has become a common complaint on many hotel booking websites and travel forums.

Development

The distribution of hotel, resort and shop in Koh Lipe

The development of Koh Lipe is quickened around 2010 and by’15 there were over 100 resorts on Lipe. Multi-store luxury villas now stand over Sunrise Beach. In just two years, Sunset Beach attracted a dozen new resorts. One blanketed in jungle, a large inland area is now the focus of constant construction.

Koh Lipe, Thailand

Koh Lipe can be known as "Koh Lipeh", "Ko Lipey", and "Ko Lipe". It is a secret island that located in the Adang-Rawi Archipelago of the Andaman Sea, in Satun Province of southwest Thailand, and close to the Malaysian border.

Koh Lipe’s white sandy beaches are perfect for relaxing and can snorkel right of all them. Several top dive sites are close by for the more adventurous underwater explorers. People can sleep in anything from simple bamboo huts to plush luxury resorts with a swimming pool. There is a great variety of restaurants on the island ranging from tasty Thai street food to delicious international cuisine. Several coffee shops and bars are there to keep customer caffeinated and hydrated.

Attractions
Beaches

Sunrise Beach                  Pattaya Beach                  Sunset Beach

Sunrise Beach features a long stretch of stand in a wide, shallow bay. The school, hospital and a small Chao Ley village are located here.

Pattaya Beach is Koh Lipe's main beach is a large sheltered bay with soft powdery sand, crystal-clear blue water and good snorkeling right from the beach. 

Sunset Beach is a small bay facing west to the rest of the island group, and, as the name suggests, is a great place to watch the sunset, or ships cruising the channel. 

Things to Do

Koh Lipe has great Snorkeling straight off all the beaches. The undersea views sure will give travelers unexpected screen. 

Diving is the one of the activities that can't miss out! Travelers will marvel when plunge to deep channels below.

Travelers can also try Ocean Kayaking in Koh Lipe. Kayaking around Lipe Island can be done in just a couple of hours. 

Shopping: The main tourist area downtown -Walking Street. Local specialties, food and funny stuff can be finds out at here.

A Thai Massage can relax and rejuvenate, help heal or restore flexibility. It is an activity that can’t travelers miss when come to Thailand.

The Location and Way Getting There

Koh Lipe is located 60 km from the Thai Main land, the closest pier is in Pak Bara. It is the most Southern island in Thailand and on a clear day you can see Langkawi Island in Malaysia, which is just 30 km away.

The main transport hub for Koh Lipe is Pak Bara with daily boats running all year. Minibuses and taxi’s are available to the closest airport in Hat Yai, or to other destinations in the south like Krabi and Ao Nang.

In high season daily boats connect Koh Lipe to Langkawi, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket and other islands in the Andaman Sea.