Ko Hae Island

Address: Ko Hae (Coral Island / Koh Hey), off Phuket, Phuket Province, Thailand

Hours: Open 24 hours

Admission: Free (public island; boat transfer fees apply)

Ko Hae is a small island off the southeastern coast of Phuket in southern Thailand, commonly known in English as Coral Island. The island is valued for shallow coral reefs, sandy beaches and day-trip visitor services.

Beaches on the island serve day-trippers arriving by speedboat or longtail from Phuket; snorkeling and short guided reef swims are common activities. Visitor facilities are concentrated near landing points with simple restaurants and rental equipment.

The island is a natural coral-and-beach feature used historically by local fishers and more recently for day-trip tourism from Phuket. Development has focused on visitor landings and beachside services rather than permanent large-scale resorts.

Ko Hae sits off Phuket’s southeastern shoreline and is reached by a short boat ride from Phuket island and nearby piers, commonly as organized day trips from Phuket Town and resort beaches.

• Also known as Coral Island: Often called Coral Island in English, the island is a common day-trip destination from Phuket for snorkeling and beach activities.

Ko Hae (Coral Island) is accessed by boat from the southeast side of Phuket. Regular speedboat transfers and tour boats depart from Chalong Pier (Chalong Bay); the crossing is a short ride of roughly 15-20 minutes by speedboat.

To reach Chalong Pier drive or take a taxi/tuk‑tuk from Phuket Town or your hotel (Chalong is typically about a 20-30 minute drive from Phuket Town depending on traffic); meet your boat at Chalong Pier and expect a brief walk from the pier onto the transfer craft.

• Ko Hae (Coral Island) is a short boat ride from Phuket's Chalong/Rawai side - most speedboats from Chalong Pier take about 15-20 minutes, so book an early departure to beat the larger day-trip crowds.
• Plan a morning visit for clearer water and better snorkeling visibility; ask boat operators in Chalong which drop-off points have the best current conditions for snorkeling that day.
• If you want a quieter stretch of sand, walk away from the main landing beach toward the island's northern or eastern bays; most operators concentrate on the central beach where day-trippers gather.