| Diving Type | Coastal Reef / Seagrass Ecosystem / Snorkeling & Shallow Scuba |
|---|---|
| Level | Suitable for all levels of divers (Beginner to Advanced) |
| Depth | 3-15 meters |
| Visibility | 5–12 meters (depending on currents, wind direction, and tidal cycles) |
| Current | Mild to moderate |
| Water Temp | 28 – 30 °C |
| Dive Site | Laem Yung Yong, Laem Toh Chai, Ko Niang, Ko Kwang, and Baan Batu Puteh Seagrass Bed |
| Season | November to April: Clear skies, calm seas, and high water visibility make this the best time for snorkeling, scuba diving, and boat trips to view marine life.May to October: The monsoon season brings strong winds, rough seas, and reduced underwater visibility. |
| Highlight | - Dugongs: Koh Libong is home to Thailand's largest dugong population, thanks to its lush seagrass ecosystem. It offers divers and travelers the best opportunity in the country to observe dugongs feeding naturally in the wild. - Vast Seagrass Beds: Serving as a crucial marine nursery, these meadows host a diverse array of marine life, including green sea turtles, stingrays, groupers, parrotfish, seahorses, and nudibranchs. - Landscapes & Local Way of Life: Beyond the underwater realm, the island features natural landmarks like the Stone Bridge and the Dugong Observation Tower at Laem Yung Yong, alongside a warm, welcoming local fishing community. |
General Info
Koh Libong is the largest island in Trang Province, located in Kantang District within the Koh Libong Archipelago Wildlife Sanctuary. It is nationally renowned for its rich biodiversity, particularly as a thriving habitat for over 12 species of seagrass—such as tape seagrass (Enhalus acoroides) and spoon grass (Halophila ovalis)—which serve as the primary food source for dugongs and sea turtles. Diving activities around the island focus on snorkeling and shallow scuba diving with an eco-diving approach, allowing visitors to explore coastal coral reefs and lush seagrass ecosystems.Go There
Koh Libong is conveniently located near the coast of Kantang District and can be easily reached via multiple routes:
- From Hat Yao Pier (Kantang District): Take a public or chartered longtail boat, which takes only 15–30 minutes.
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From Chao Mai Pier / Pak Meng Pier: Join a tour boat or speed boat package, ideal for combining island travel with diving and snorkeling stops around Koh Libong.
How to Go toTrang
Traveling to Trang Province There are many ways to do it. including cars, vans, buses, trains, and airplanes. If coming by van or tour bus You can choose to get off at a stop that is close to the desired port. If coming by train, you can get off at several large stations such as Trang Station and Kantang Station before connecting to the various ports. Currently there are flights from Bangkok. Fly directly to Trang Province. It takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes and from Trang Airport. There will be vans, minibuses and taxis into the city. Choose to continue your journey.
- Airplane: Get off at Trang Airport. There are many airlines providing service.
- Car: Travel from Bangkok It takes about 8-9 hours. The distance is approximately 750 kilometers. The most convenient route is Take Highway 4 (Petchkasem Road) through Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, Phang Nga until Trang Province.
- Public buses: There are many companies providing services. It takes about 10-12 hours.
Flight Info.
- Thai Lion Air
- Nok Air
- Air Asia
Overnight
- Island: There are many resorts and bungalows available.
- Beach: There are many types of accommodation. From luxury hotels all the way to the guesthouse
Emergency
Hospitals with special clinics for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Trang Province include:
Watthanapat Hospital, Trang
247/2 Phatthalung Road, Thap Thiang Subdistrict
Muang District, Trang Province 92000
Tel. 0-7520-5555
Emergency call 0-7520-5500, 096-635-3046
https://wattanapat.co.th/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-department
