Ko Kradan | |
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Island | |
Coordinates: 7°18′36″N 99°15′11.3″E / 7.31000°N 99.253139°E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Trang |
Area | |
• Total | 2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 ( ICT) |
Ko Kradan (Also known as: Paradise beach) (Alternately transliterated as Koh Kradan, Ko Kadan or Koh Kadan) ( Thai: เกาะกระดาน) is an island in Trang province, Southern Thailand. Ko Kradan is described by Tourism Thailand as one of the most beautiful islands in Trang. Ko Kradan [1] has white sandy beaches and transparent water which allow the coral reef to be seen clearly. Most of Ko Kradan is controlled by Hat Chao Mai National Park. [2] The rest is privately owned.
In 2023, it was ranked as the best beach in the world. [3]
Ko Kradan is named from its oblong shape. Ko Kradan has an area approximately 600 acres or 2.4 square kilometers. It is located about 10 kilometers from the west coast of Southern Thailand.