A Private Sanctuary
Island Sober Living sits behind its own walls on the tranquil island of Koh Yao Noi - six self-contained double rooms, private and small by design, for clients arriving from detox, rehab, or treatment, or continuing independent sober living.
A high-end, reflective environment with professional oversight, built for lasting change.
The Programme
At the centre of every stay is a structured sober living curriculum,
built over a decade of professional care experience and rebuilt for private,
residential, person-centred sober living on Koh Yao Noi.
Ten modules, chosen and sequenced around the individual.
From rebuilding self-esteem and relapse prevention, to coping strategies and the relationships addiction leaves behind — all in service of learning to live life on life's terms.
Nothing generic, nothing off the shelf. Every stay begins with a written record of the resident's own wants, needs and expectations, and closes with a matching review. This ensures a clear, person-centred way of measuring whether those expectations were met.
Selected. Sequenced. Never applied as a default.
Environment as Medicine
We believe sober living isn't only about stopping substances or behaviours. It's about learning to live well and reconnect with yourself, which takes a genuine shift in environment as much as anything clinical.
Koh Yao Noi offers that shift naturally. It's a quiet island with no large nightlife districts and only a handful of bars, shaped by a strong local community and a slower pace than much of Thailand's coast.
Surrounded by nature and a compassionate team, residents have the space to reflect and build the skills a new life needs.
The residence bridges the gap between clinical treatment and independent sober living. Just the safety net we think lasting change requires.
The Residence
Every room is spacious, private, and self-contained. Designed for restful sober living and quiet reflection. Shared spaces are built for honest conversation and peer-led connection, and the pace of island life sits behind everything, the quiet backdrop residents return to between sessions and activities.
Our Support
Full Assessment
A comprehensive health check on arrival to shape your personalized care plan.
On-site Nurse
Professional medical presence on-site always, providing oversight and reassurance throughout your stay.
Clinical Access
Rapid access to private clinics and hospitals if specialist medical support is required.
Morning Check-ins
Daily structure and accountability to start each day with intention and focus.
Group Sessions
Facilitated peer work to build connection and shared understanding within the residence.
One-to-One Sessions
Private, focused individually focused therapeutic work sessions to explore individual progress and personal growth.
Muay Thai & Yoga
Physical wellness and mindfulness built into daily life.
Team Building
Structured activity that builds community and collaborative sober living among residents.
Cookery & Music
Creative classes designed to build skills and foster balanced, independent living.
Active Excursions
Catamaran sailing and kayaking around Koh Yao Noi, part of the residence's regular rhythm.
Door-to-Door Transfer
Private car and boat transfer coordinated from Phuket or Krabi straight to the residence.
Aftercare
Support doesn't end at departure. We stay connected after residents leave, with signposting and contacts in place to help sustain what's been built here.
Staff
A Small Team, Close By
Every resident is known by name, not managed as a caseload and has direct access to a dedicated clinical team throughout their stay, working alongside the wider case and support staff behind each placement.
S. Pritchard
Programme Lead
Oversees each resident's structured curriculum from arrival to review.
J. Innuang
Lead nurse
Clinical presence and oversight, and the first call for any health concern.
C. Devin
Paramedic Lead
Rapid clinical and emergency response support for residents.
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Muay Thai & boxing training
Structured, disciplined training that rebuilds body confidence and channels energy that might otherwise surface destructively.
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Island & boat day trips
A structured, peer-supervised day that shows enjoyment and connection are possible without substances.
LIFE AT ISLAND SOBER LIVING
Sober Living, Lived
Rather Than Just Treated
Alongside the core programme, residents are offered a range of engagement activities. Chosen individually, based on readiness, interest and physical capability.
None are compulsory; pacing is always a facilitator's call.
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Sunrise beach & nature walks
A short daily walk paired with a brief mindfulness practice, using the island's own beauty as a genuine daily reset.
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Yoga & gentle movement
Instructor-led practice supporting sleep, stress, and the body awareness that underpins emotional regulation.
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Temple visits & guided meditation
Contemplative time with local monks, entirely opt-in, for residents exploring meaning, stillness, or spirituality.
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Community volunteering
Purpose and contribution work that rebuilds identity around competence rather than addiction.
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Thai cooking classes
Hands-on, sensory group cooking that builds a real, transferable life skill for independent living.
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Creative expression workshops
Art, music, and journaling: a route into material that's hard to reach through conversation alone.
Activities are chosen based on individual stage of recovery.
This approach ensures residents learn to build a life they don’t want to escape from.
ON THE WATER
Weekly Sailing, Andaman Sea
Each week, weather permitting, residents join a sailing trip on the Andaman Sea,
a structured part of the programme designed to support connection,
confidence and calm in a safe, supervised environment.
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35ft catamaran
Spacious, stable, and comfortable for those prone to seasickness.
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Sheltered routes
Calm, protected waters with minimal swell.
Destinations, weather permitting: Koh Hong's quiet lagoons, the relaxed beaches of Railay Bay and Krabi, and the limestone karsts of James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay.
These outings sit inside the structure of the programme — clear boundaries, supportive staff, and dedicated time for reflection and connection, not simply a day out.
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Qualified captain
Experienced and familiar with local Andaman waters.
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Onboard kayaks
Three two-person kayaks for gentle exploration and group activity.
WHY KOH YAO NOI
An Island Built
for a Quieter Recovery
Koh Yao Noi offers something genuinely valuable for people in sober living: distance from the pressures, triggers and distractions of nightlife, while remaining surrounded by natural beauty, local community, and space to build a healthier daily routine. It is not an isolated or restrictive setting. It is a peaceful one, where residents can focus on themselves with real purpose.
Set in Phang Nga Province between Phuket and Krabi, the island has developed at a gentler pace than much of Thailand's tourist coast - fewer crowds, and a stronger connection to local community life. There are no large nightlife districts and no beach-party culture; only a handful of bars, and many restaurants that don't serve alcohol. Evenings settle into a genuinely quiet rhythm.
The island is home to a predominantly Muslim community, with deep ties to family, faith, fishing, farming and traditional island life - a community that has actively preserved the island's peaceful character and resisted large-scale bar or party development. Residents are encouraged to respect local customs, which in turn supports the mindfulness, consideration and responsibility that matter so much in long-term sober living.
Beaches, rubber plantations, mangroves, fishing villages and the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay offer constant, easy opportunities to reconnect with nature: walking, swimming, kayaking, cycling, and quiet time outdoors, all supporting a structured, balanced routine that shows a fulfilling life doesn't need to revolve around alcohol, drugs, or impulsive behaviour.
Koh Yao Noi
Where the Andaman slows down.
THE ISLAND SOBER LIVING GUIDE
Read the Full Guide
For families, referrers, and care professionals who want more detail before reaching out -
our full guide covers the residence, the programme, a typical week, and life on Koh Yao Noi.
Rates begin at $3,000 per month, reflecting the level of individual care and structured programme included in every stay. Please contact us for more information.