Is one of the eastern seaboard islands of Thailand. Ko Lan lies 7.5 km from the nearest shore, Pattaya. "Ko Lan" is the name of the island in the Royal Thai General System of Transcription. It is also known as "Koh Larn". Geography Ko Larn is the largest of the "near islands", off south Pattaya. It is at the southeast end of the Bay of Bangkok, on the east side of the Gulf of Siam. Administratively Ko Lan belongs to the Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chonburi Province. It is about 4 km in length and 2 km in width. It is a hilly island, covered with low tropical forest; its highest point reaches 180 m where there is a Buddhist shrine. The island has two small villages on it: Ban Ko Lan and Ban Krok Makhan where there are lodgings and restaurants. There are ferries connecting Ko Lan to the mainland. The ferry ride takes about 45 minutes. Ferries leave south Pattaya Bali Hai pier daily from 07:00 to 18:30. The one-way fare is 30 baht. The return ferry leaves Ko Lan's Na Ban Beach from 06.30 to 18:00. Some local tour operators in nearby Pattaya organize picnic and snorkelling excursions to Ko Lan because there is a relaxed atmosphere and beaches with clear water. Most of Ko Lan's beaches are on its west side. Most visited is Tawaen Beach, where there is a small harbor. The length of the beach is lined with small tourist shops, behind which are restaurants whose menus are based mainly seafood. Other beaches are Tonglang Beach, Tien Beach, Samae Beach, and Naon Beach.
The journey Getting to Koh larn Traveling by boat, which has a boat service from 7.00 a.m. to 18.30. 6.30 p.m.-18.00 p.m. return time. PM, which will be issued from the boat pier of
Laem Bali Hai and will stop sending the passengers at the pier. The front of the House and the shops costs at a rate of. 30 baht per person Journey from Bangkok by bus may take minibus station BTS victory monument by the only 100 Baht bus fare out of every 15 minutes, or when the passenger is full. The journey from Bali Hai Pier-Bangkok by bus can be used vans at the pier of Laem Bali Hai, which is staffed, in front of the pier.