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Similan Islands
2007-11-21 00:47:00
The Similan Islands (Thai: เกาะสิมิลัน) is a group of islands in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand. It is a national park which was established in 1982.Similan Islands National Park was established after the one-year exploration by the Foresty department. The park is the archipelago consisting of nine islands which are Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu, Ko Miang (two adjoining islands), Ko Payan, Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. Recently, the park was expanded to included two remoted islands which are Ko Bon and Ko Tachai. The Similans are situated 70 kilometres from Phang Nga town. "Similan" is a Yawi word which means "nine". Similan is one of the most famous diving sites in Thailand.Similan Island is the largest island. It has the average depth of 60 feet. Underwater is full of rock formations and coral reefs in several shapes and forms such as deer, leaf, brain, and mushroom.Ko Huyong has the longest and widest beach in the p...

Koh Phi Phi
2007-11-19 05:31:00
The Phi Phi Islands (Thai: หมู่เกาะพีพี) are located in Thailand, between the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. Phi Phi Don, the larger and principal of the two Phi Phi islands, is located at 7°44′00″N, 98°46′00″E. Both Phi Phi Don, and Phi Phi Leh, the smaller, are administratively part of Krabi province, most of which is on the mainland, and is located at 8°02′30″N, 98°48′39″E. Koh Phi Phi Don ("koh" (Thai: เกาะ) meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, although the beaches of the second largest island, Koh Phi Phi Lee (or "Koh Phi Phi Leh"), are visited by many people as well. There are no accommodation facilities on this island, but it is just a short boat ride from Koh Phi Phi Don. The rest of the islands in the group, including Bida Nok, Bida Noi, and Bamboo Island, are not much more than large limeston...

Koh Chang
2007-11-18 06:41:00
Koh Chang (Thai: เกาะช้าง) is the second largest island of Thailand, located on the Thai east coast 310 km away from Bangkok near the border to Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. The name means Elephant Island. It is a mountainous island with several waterfalls and rainforest. The island is part of the Mu Ko Chang Marine National Park. During World War II, Ko Chang was the scene of a naval battle between the Royal Thai Navy and a Vichy France squadron, in which the Thais were decisively beaten. Until the mid-1980s the infrastructure on the island was undeveloped, but tourism has increased significantly since then. The island now receives 655,000 visitors annually, about two thirds of them Thai. There are also beautiful resorts now popping up all over the island.GeographyThe island is about 30 km long and almost 14 km wide, totaling 217 km². The national marine park covers of 650 km² of which 70 % is offshore. The interior of the island is mountainous, covered by tro...
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Close to Koh Samui
2007-11-07 02:36:00
Samui island is the largest and the most developed and attractive island in the gulf of Thailand, but there are other areas and islands which have their special appeal. There are many of attraction point such as Na Muang Waterfall - located 10 km south from Nathon at Ban ThurianHin Ta Hin Yai - Strangely shaped rocks at south LamaiHin Lad Waterfall - located 2 km south of Nathon TownSnake Farm - shows featuring snakes indigenousThai Boxing - the undisputed national sport of Thailand A 53-kilometre ring road skirts Samui's coastline, giving ready access to all beaches. The best form of transport is a motorbike which can be readily hired. This gives the freedom to explore at your leisure, although mini buses do ply the main routes. It takes about an hour to drive completely around the island, if you don't stop along the many beaches or take to some of the side tracks. A couple of rough trails cross the mountainous interior, but this is strictly 4WD or motorcycl...
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Samed Island : Heaven on earth
2007-10-18 14:29:00
.... .... .... .... ....Samed Island is one of the most beautiful beaches on earth. It choose from hundreds of vacation magazines and travel guides across the world. Because it is beautiful beach and tranquil tropical garden, so it is the perfect place to escape for a few days of beach side relaxation. Just 30 minutes by boat from the coast of Rayong. You will be able to experience the charm of nature that conbine the beauty of silver sand with a landscape of tropical trees. In mid of day you can visit the turtle island, fishing and see the corals.For many visitors, Samed Island is a getaway that should be made into living quarters. It is so beautiful and breathtaking that most people do not want to leave. The numerous amounts of activities make it easy for vacationers to spend days upon days there.
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