Koh Nok Phao was not a familiar destination to me when talking about exploring the islands in the southern province of Surat Thani. Known as Muang Roi Koh (meaning Hundred Island Province), Surat Thani has many islands and islets that have not yet become well-known unlike Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
As I looked at the map from Don Sak district where I was to board a ferry to Koh Phaluai, I spotted a small island with a homestay. Out of curiosity, I decided to spend a night on Koh Nok Phao and also explored the tiny island of Koh Raet, located near Don Sak mainland, during my…