Local Food Market

Ko Phi-Phi


Phi-Phi's cheapest, most authentic eats are at this market close to the pier. A handful of enthusiastic local stalls serve scrumptious pàt tai, fried rice, sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad) and smoked catfish.


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2. Phi-Phi Viewpoint

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3. Hat Hin Khom

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4. Hat Rantee

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5. Hat Yao

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6. Hat Phak Nam

1.23 MILES

A gorgeous white-sand beach sharing the same bay as a small fishing hamlet. To get here, charter a long-tail from Ao Ton Sai (1000B; 200B by shared taxi…

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