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The country of
Thailand is not only mainland territory, it is also many islands of
different sizes and shapes. The most popular ones are island of Samui in
Siams Gulf, and Phuket, which is in the Indian Ocean. Phuket Island is
surrounded by number of other, smaller islands.
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Ko Similans is a
National Park which consists of number of small islands, some of which
are inhabitable. Here you will find beautiful beaches, wonderful diving
sites and untouched landscape.
A short distance from the National Park is another group of islands: Ko
Richelieu, Rok, Ko Bon, Ko Thachai, the beautiful island of Surin, Ko
Rocha, Yai and Ko Rocha Noi. Another group of islands is located closer
to the mainland in the province of Krabi. Island Phi-Phi has a city with
the same name as the province and has an airport. Province Krabi is
positioned 45 kilometers Northwest from Phuket Island and is also a
National Park. To get to Krabi from Phuket or Curat-hani one must use
the local “highway”.
Only a few years ago Phi-Phi was a small Muslim village of fishermen,
but lately it has become one of the most visited tourist sites. Phi-Phi
is a series of small and beautiful islands. The islands are: Ko Phi-Phi
Don, Ko Phi-Phi Laem, KoJung, Ko Mai Pai and Ko Kolanta. A variety of
fun and relaxing activities are available. One can enjoy white sand
beaches, go rock climbing, explore little creeks that look like
Fairyland, or join others in diving or snorkeling.
Ko Chang, another beautiful island, is located in close proximity to
Cambodia. To get there one must fly to the city of Trat, then take a
local “taxi.” We will gladly introduce you to our European partners in
diving on Ko Chang.
Twenty-five kilometers due south from Ha Island is Rok Island. It
consists of two islands separated by a fifteen-meter canal. The islands
of Nok and Nai are also part of a National Park of Thailand. The Islands
of Ha are another group of small islands west of Ko Lanta.The channel
that separates them from each other is no more than fifty meters deep.
Ko Samui is one of the largest islands of Thailand. The waters of the
Pacific Ocean and the Siame's Gulf flow gracefully around this giant
island. The airport, hotels, and cafes are all equipped with modern
technologies and comforts.
Not far from Samui is another beautiful island—Tao, which is also famous
for its diving sites.
Ko Kopangan is another modern island, famous for its monthly full moon
parties. Youth from all over the world come here to participate in them.
Angtong is another part of the National Park, which consists of number
of islands that have been preserved in their original beauty. |
