“The pioneer people are Islamic. Later, when a lot of Chinese immigrants came up. The Islamists gradually went on to live on the shore. Since then, on the island, only the Chinese have been on the island. “

Mr. Kokiew
Retired Fisherman

“At Ko Raet, one of the very important places is the shrine. During the Chinese Vegetarian Festival, tourists will come in to see the walking-through-fire rituals and take photos, for which there will be homestays to accommodate.”

Mrs. Nittaya Diawwanich
Government Officer

“Most of the people in the community are fishermen. But now since the tourism started, some people turned to make products and souvenirs for tourists.”

Mr. Phuwanart Kaew-Aod
Assistant Headman

“Ko Raet is an island. No fresh water. The tourist resource is the sea andthe people’s way of life on the island”

Mrs. Chalee Mooksiksri

“In September, there will be a Vegetarian Festival. A major festival on the island. “

Mr. Pha-ung Sae-Lim
Shop Keeper

“Most of the villagers are of Chinese descent, they pay respect to their elderly and to the Shrine of Hainanese as a center of their hearts. During Chinese holidays, there will be a ritual of moon worship. “

Mr. GoHeng Arunlertwittaya
Fisherman

“The most common tourist activity is to enjoy the beauty of the nature of the island, stop and take pictures at several tourists’ points, and buy some fresh seafood. Whether it is shrimp, fish or crayfish. “

Mrs. WanjareeTabtimtong