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Where Surin Island in Thailand
by admin | Wed, 07/21/2010 - 13:44
Koh Surin National Park is situated in the Andaman sea approximately 60 km.
from the Coast of Phang-Nga Province in the southern peninsula region.
Map of Surin Island
by admin | Wed, 07/21/2010 - 13:34
Surin Islands comprise of five main Islands, including 2 large Islands
consisting of the Northern Surin Island and Southern Surin Island which is
located adjacent to the twin Island. They are separated by the 200 meters width
shallow sea. In the low tide period, you can walk across to the other Island or
so-called "Cutted Channel Bay" . The other three Islands are the rock Islands
with some dwarf trees. Plants that found here are the rainforest plants. They
General Information Surin Island
by admin | Wed, 07/21/2010 - 13:23
For many years Mu Koh Surin was an unspoiled group of Islands, acting as a refuge
for fishing boats during storms and hosting small communities of sea gypsies. In
this situation the Islands provoked little interest and for a long time were
recorded as a National Forest Reserve by the Royal Forest Department.
Sea Gypsies or Morgan
by admin | Wed, 07/21/2010 - 11:45
The Sea Gypsies or Morgan are a nomadic sea people who live in the Mergui
archipelago. Their ancestors came from Indonesia. The name Morgan is from their
own language, which is universal to all sea gypsy groups. The Morgan live a very
primitive existence and as such have a great respect for nature and the
environment.
Surin Islands National Park
by admin | Wed, 07/21/2010 - 11:12
Located at Tambol Koh Phra Thong, Kuraburi district, occupies an area of 135
sq.kms or about 84,375 rai. The park comprises Koh Surin Nua, Koh Surin Tai, Koh
Ri, Koh Klang and Koh Kani. Along the western coast lie wonderful coral reefs.
Blessed with beautiful Bays and fertile tropical forests, the park is ideal for
both scuba diving and forest trekking. More important, the Islands are dwellings
of sea gypsies. Interesting natural attractions in the park include:
Phak Kaad Bay
by admin | Wed, 07/21/2010 - 09:50
Situated near Tao Bay, is blessed with fantastic coral reefs.
Tao Bay
by admin | Wed, 07/21/2010 - 09:46
Located at Koh Surin Tai, is a dwelling of sea tortoises. Wonderful coral reefs
could be perceived here.
Mangkon Bay
by admin | Wed, 07/21/2010 - 09:37
Located at Koh Klang not far from Suthep bay, has fantastic coral reefs. Large
lobsters are found here.
Mai Ngam Bay Natural Study Route
by admin | Wed, 07/21/2010 - 09:18
Lying on Koh Surin Nua, begins from the park’s office and comes to an end at Mai
Ngam Bay where swimming and diving are possible. Coral reefs and varying fish
are very attractive
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