Fact Sheet for Phi Phi Island
The Koh Phi Phi is a legendary group of islands in Krabi Province on the south western sea board of Thailand. Phi Phi also boarders the Phang Nga Bay and is in the Andaman Sea on the Eastern Indian Ocean. Phi Phi Island sit about 42 km from Phuket and 38 km from Krabi Provinces. See Phi Phi Map.
The main island Phi Phi Don stretches 8 km long by 2.5 km wide and in the shape of a "dumb bell'. Phi Phi islands are dominated by mountains scenery, the villages and bungalows cling to the famous Phi Phi sandy white beaches.
The smaller islands Phi Phi Ley is about 3.5 km long and 1 km wide. Uninhabited except for the Phi Phi Viking Cave birds nest company that stations a couple of guards to protect their caves, this is a pristine nature reserve. Entirely made from limestone cliff, this magnificent island draws the attention of the world to it's 2 major beaches, Loh Samah and Maya Bay. Leonardo Di Caprio made his movie, "The Beach" here and spent 10 weeks filming in Maya Bay and used a remote route from Loh Samah to bring the film equipment to the set.
Outlying Islands
The Other islands of Phi Phi Bamboo Island a 700 meter diameter circle of tropical paradise surrounded by coral reef and Mosquito Island, not surprisingly, famed for the black clouds of mosquitoes which arise only at sunset.
The Bida Islands are off to the south of Phi Phi Ley. With no beaches these rocky atolls provide the famous deep diving reefs that Phi Phi is famous for.
Other Travel Facts
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Population
There are 1500 local inhabitants and about 500 people Chinese Thai and Western who work in the Tourist trades. The post Tsunami village is up the mountain behind Long Beach but only accessible from Phi Phi Don Village up past PP Mountain View Resort.
Business hours
In Thailand hours of work are 08.30 till 17.00 p.m. but most family businesses open till 22.00. All shops on Phi Phi Island are open till 22.00 except the Dive shops that close at 21.00.
Currency
The local currency is the Baht. Please respect it, since the King's head is on the note. Thai people are sensitive to this. There are now multiple ATM's (cash points) in Phi Phi Don Village but travellers cheques and credit cards are the norm for Loh Bagao, Laem Tong and Runtee bay.
Cameras
MostInternet cafes will burn you images from the memory card of your camera in Phi Phi Don Village.
TV
There is Satellite TV, CNN and BBC on the island. Most sporting events are available in the bars-Reggae Bar and Irish Bar.
Computers
Phones
Mail
The small Phi Phi Island post office does post cards and inbound mail but is very simple island in nature. If you have something important use the main post offices at Phuket or Krabi.
Electricity
In Thailand is 220 volts and uses a 2 pin plug. Most international airport sell adapters for your electrical goods.
Medical
The island has a local clinic but most people use the International hospitals on Phuket island. The pharmacies on Phi Phi are well stocked for most immediate issues. Read more;
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