The charm of Phayam Island is itsnatural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.The middle part of the island ismountainous and forested with animalslike wild boars, monkeys, the OrientalPied Hornbill and the Brahminy Kite. Theshore of the island consists of numeroussandy or rocky beaches. Beautiful beachesabound such as those near Yai and KhaoKhwai bays as well as Hin Khao, Mai Phaiand Pip bays and Hin Cape. The biggestand liveliest community is located nearMae Mai Bay and serves as a hub of transportation to the island’s other bays and beaches.The island is famous for its cashew nuts, which taste rich due to the area’s fertile soil.To get there, take ferries or speed boats from Tambon Pak Nam Municipality pier. Ferriesrun between the mainland and island twice a day on each way. Each one-way trip takesabout two hours and costs 250 baht. Speed boats operate three times a day each way.Each one-way trip takes 35-40 minutes and costs 350 baht per head. To get around theisland, hire motorcycle taxis or rent motorcycles.