Similan Islands

The Similan Islands, are a group of islands in the Andaman Sea off the coast of, and part of, Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand. It was established as a national park in 1982.

The Similan Islands, are a group of islands in the Andaman Sea off the coast of, and part of, Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand. It was established as a national park in 1982.

The Similan Islands National Park was established after a one-year exploration by the Forestry Department. The park is an archipelago consisting of nine islands named Koh Bon, Koh Bayu, Koh Similan, Koh Payu, Koh Miang (two adjoining islands), Koh Payan, Koh Payang, and Koh Huyong. Recently, the park was expanded to include two remote islands named Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. The Similans are situated 70 kilometres from Phang Nga town. "Similan" is a Yawi word which means "nine".

The Similan Islands National Park was established after a one-year exploration by the Forestry Department. The park is an archipelago consisting of nine islands named Koh Bon, Koh Bayu, Koh Similan, Koh Payu, Koh Miang (two adjoining islands), Koh Payan, Koh Payang, and Koh Huyong. Recently, the park was expanded to include two remote islands named Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. The Similans are situated 70 kilometres from Phang Nga town. "Similan" is a Yawi word which means "nine".

The Similan Islands are world-renowned for their magnificence, both on land and underwater. On the islands are rocky hills, fine white sand, and lush verdure, while in the ocean, the water is so clear that the underwater world is visible from the surface. While snorkeling, one can see a variety of colorful corals as well as the fish and other marine lives that dwell in the pristine ecosystem. In addition, the clearness of the water at Similan also means perfect visibility, making it the perfect place for scuba diving. As a result, tourists across the world have been travelling here for various activities, be it swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling and scuba diving.

The Similan Islands are world-renowned for their magnificence, both on land and underwater. On the islands are rocky hills, fine white sand, and lush verdure, while in the ocean, the water is so clear that the underwater world is visible from the surface. While snorkeling, one can see a variety of colorful corals as well as the fish and other marine lives that dwell in the pristine ecosystem. In addition, the clearness of the water at Similan also means perfect visibility, making it the perfect place for scuba diving. As a result, tourists across the world have been travelling here for various activities, be it swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling and scuba diving.

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SIMILAN ISLANDS

 

The Similan Islands are a group of islands in the Andaman Sea off the coast of, and part of, Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand. It was established as a national park in 1982.

TACHAI ISLAND

 

Koh Tachai is an island in the world famous Similan Islands. It is an idyllic location in the Andaman Sea with white sandy beaches and azure crystal clear water. by Andamanfeelfree.com.      

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