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Mu Koh Surin
Mu Koh Surin is located in Tambon Koh Thra Thong and covering an
area of 84,375 rais (33,750 acres). This is an archipelago of 5
islands: Koh Surin Nuea, So Surin Tai, Koh Ri, Koh Khai and Koh
Klang. It was declared a national park on July 9, 1981. The
archipelago is located in the Andaman Sea, near the Thai-Burmese sea
border, to the west coast of Thailand. There are beautiful and
unspoilt coral reefs; the area is suitable for snorkeling. The best
time to visit is from November to April.
Koh Surin Nuea has several bays. The most well-known bay is Ao
Mae Yai, the largest bay that offers calm waters. To the southeast
of Koh Surin Nuea lies Ao Luek, which is so deep that the sea
appears dark green, offering splendid shallow corals as well as sea
weeds, sea flowers, coral lines, and various species of fish. Sea
Gypsy Village, a Singha, or Margan, Sea Gypsy tribe resides on the
shore of Hat Sai En, Ko Surin Nuea. There are 130-150 sea gypsies
who still hold on to their traditional ways o f life and still live
in their boats. On shore, there is a wooden sculpture resembling the
Indian Totem Pole and is considered a sacred area. Every yea, on the
15th day of the waxing moon in April, the sea gypsies in
this village would worship their respected spirits. The event lasts
for 3 days. Ao Mai Ngam, situated to the west of Ko Surin Nuea with
the National Park’s office nearby. There is a 2-kilometre walking
path that you can take a longboat ride. The lovely bay provides
fresh water and a long beach that is best for snorkeling and
swimming. Ao Chak, situated to the north of Koh Surin Nuea. The bay
possesses unspoilt coral reefs.
Interesting attractions on Koh Surin Tai include Ao Tao,
situated to the east of the island. The bay is home to numerous sea
turtles and magnificent coral reefs. Ao Thakkat, situated to the
south of Ko Surin Tai. It is where unspoilt coral reefs can be seen.
Koh Klang or Koh Pachumba has a scenic bay called Ao
Mangkon. The bay is teeming with splendid coral reefs and many
schools of various kinds of fish.
Koh Khai or Koh Torilla, situated to the south of Ko
Surin Tai. On the eastern side of the island there is a long stretch
of unspoilt and picturesque coral reef. Snorkeling is the most
recommended activity here.
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