Phi Phi Island consists of two islands situated about 40km from Krabi, Phi Phi Leh Island and Phi Phi Don Island. Both are part of Hat Noppharat Thara beach/Phi Phi Island National Marine Park, though this means little in the face of the blatant land encroachment now taking place on Phi Phi Don .
Only parts of Phi Phi Don Island are actually under the administration of the Mational Parks Division of the Forestry Department. Phi Phi Leh Island and the western cliffs of Phi Phi Don Island are left to the nest collectors, and the parts of Phi Phi Don Island where the chaonaam live are also not included in the park.
After Phuket Island this is probably the most popular tourist destination along the Andaman Coast, especially during the peak months from December to March, when hordes descend on the island and snatch up every room and bungalow on Phi Phi Don. Even so, the island still retains some of its original beauty, though to truly appreciate it usually means a fair hike to escape the crowds.
Only parts of Phi Phi Don Island are actually under the administration of the Mational Parks Division of the Forestry Department. Phi Phi Leh Island and the western cliffs of Phi Phi Don Island are left to the nest collectors, and the parts of Phi Phi Don Island where the chaonaam live are also not included in the park.After Phuket Island this is probably the most popular tourist destination along the Andaman Coast, especially during the peak months from December to March, when hordes descend on the island and snatch up every room and bungalow on Phi Phi Don. Even so, the island still retains some of its original beauty, though to truly appreciate it usually means a fair hike to escape the crowds.
