Monday, April 23, 2012

Ang Thong Island

 Ang Thong Island or Mu Koh Ang Thong oris a marine national park in the Gulf of Thailand, at the shore of the Surat Thani Province. It covers 42 islands in a total area of ​​102 km ², of which only 18 km ² are land. The park was established on November 12, 1980. The name Ang Thong means bowl of gold, while Mu Koh simply means group of islands.





The most attractive islands (Koh) include:.
Koh Wua Ta Lap.
Koh Mae Ko.
Koh Prayat.
Koh Sam Sao.
Koh Nai Put.
Koh Wua Te.
Koh Phaluai.
Koh Wua Chio.
Koh Kha.
Koh Hindap.
Koh Phi.
Koh Wua Kantang.
Koh Mae Yat.
Koh Changsom.
Koh Hanuman.

In November and December is During monsoon in the Gulf of Thailand always have big waves and windy. Traveling to Ang Thong National Park, Surat Thani Province is not safe. Thus, National Park office announced for temporary closing for a period during 1 - 30 November every year.












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