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Mu Ko Ang Thong Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand ☎ +66 81 538 2939 Last Updated: 12/11/2024 |
| Established as a marine national park in 1980, Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park is an archipelago of 42 islands covering 102 km² at the shore of the Surat Thai Province east of Ko Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. The islands and the waters around are a popular destination for day-trips from the nearby islands for snorkelling, canoeing/kayaking, enjoying the beaches, hiking and more. | |
| The islands cover 18 km² of the park, the major ones are Ko Phaluai, Ko Wua Ta Lap, Ko Mae Ko, Ko Sam Sao, Ko Hin Dap, Ko Nai Phut and Ko Phai Luak. Highest peak is located on Ko Phaluai at 396 meters asl. Islands consist mainly of rugged and steep limestone hills, sinkholes, caves and inland marine lakes. There is one nomadic village at Ko Wua Ta Lap and one other at Ko Phaluai, other islands are uninhabited. The forests consist mainly of dry evergreen forest on bigger islands, also limestone forest and minor planted mangrove forest around the beaches and bays. Among the plants, Ang Thong Lady's Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum Ang Thong) is an endemic species found only in Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park. | |
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Surat Thani Place » City Surat Thani is a province and city located on the eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Gulf of Thailand. It is the largest province in southern Thailand and serves as a gateway to the popular islands of the Gulf, including Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. It had a population of 1,063,501 in 2018. 40 views 💖 1Thailand |
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Khao Sok National Park Place » Outdoors Khao Sok National Park is a spectacular natural reserve located in the province of Surat Thani in southern Thailand. Known for its lush rainforests, towering limestone karsts, pristine lakes, and diverse wildlife, Khao Sok is one of Thailand's most biodiverse and stunning natural destinations. 484 views 💖 4Phanom District, Surat Thani, Thailand |