Fun Vibes and Visas in Koh Lipe
MAIN: Hat Pattaya. BELOW: Walking Street entry.
GINA DE VERE
If you are thinking of sailing in South East Asia, and Thailand in particular, it is most likely you will pass through Langkawi Island, the northernmost exit on Malaysia’s west coast on your way to Thailand. If so, you will check in and out in Kuah Town where there is a large comfortable harbour and good shops for provisioning. On entering Thailand by sailboat the Thai Customs Department gives you a 30 days entry visa on arrival in Koh Lipe, which is just 40 nautical miles north of Kuah. Immigration for yachts can be done here, but only for the sailing season from November to end of March. You will need to check for up to date infor mation on http:// w w w. m f a . g o. t h / m a i n / e n / services/123/15393-Visa-on-Arrival.html The whole island closes down after the
tourist season. My DH*, Christian, and I really enjoy the SisterShip 29
