Surin Islands

           The Surin Islands (Thai: หมู่เกาะสุรินทร์, Thai pronunciation: [mùː kɔ̀ʔ sùʔrin]) is an archipelago of five islands of the Andaman Sea, 55 km from the Thai mainland. Administratively, the islands are part of Tambon Ko Phra Thong, Amphoe Khura Buri, in Phang Nga Province, Thailand.^[1]

Mu Ko Surin National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะสุรินทร์) encompasses the islands and their surrounding waters. The park is home to one of the most famous dive sites in the world, Richelieu Rock. In addition the islands feature pristine reefs, making it home to some of the best snorkeling in Thailand.

Geography The  five islands are Ko Surin Nuea, Ko Surin Tai, Ko Ri, Ko Kai, and Ko Klang, with Ko Surin Nuea and Ko Surin Tai being the two main islands of the group. The Thai-Burmeseoceanic border is a few kilometers north of the park. Christie Island, Burma's southernmost point, lies 18 km to the north of Ko Surin Nuea and about 100 km to the south is Mu Ko Similan National Park.

AttractionsThe Surin Islands have a broad selection of animal life - including Nicobar pigeons and mangrove monitor lizards.Below the water can be found a very rich and pristine coral reef ecosystem. While small portions of the islands were affected by the 2004 tsunami, most reefs are still quite healthy.The Surin Islands host two small communities of the small ethnic Moken minority, known as "chao lay" or "Sea Gypsies". The Moken population of the Surin Island averages around 150 persons

Dive sites

Richelieu Rock, a rock in the middle of the sea, about 18 km east of the islands,^[5] is commonly referred to one as one of the ten best dive spots in the world. Named after Andreas du Plessis de Richelieu, the first (and only foreign) commander-in-chief of the Thai Navy,^[6] the remote rock is home to some of the largest marine life species in Thailand. Sightings of whale shark,^[3] manta rayand sharks are common.

Other popular dive sites include Hin Kong, Ko Torinla, and Ko Chi.

Mu Ko Surin National Park

Mu Ko Surin National Park covers an area of approximately 141.25 km2. It contains the Surin Islands and the surrounding waters. Of the protected area, 108 km2 or 80% is sea. The park was gazetted as the 29th national park of Thailand on July 9, 1981.

Access

Access to Surin Islands Marine National Park is easiest from either Khao Lak, Khura Buri or Ko Phra Thong on mainland Phang Nga Province. Travel to the Surin Islands is only safe from November to May. The park is closed in the other months. The mainland office of the park is in Ngan Yong, just north of Khura Buri. Dive operators in Khao Lak offer liveaboard diving trips and day trips via speedboat. Ferry tickets to the islands can be bought in Kuraburi as well. All boat operators in Kuraburi provide free land transfer to the ferry pier, which is a 10-minute ride from the town centre.

Doi Mon Jam

Doi Mon Jam in the Royal Marsh for.Do Mae Ram Chiang Mai. No travel chaos I have a car to put it. Then inhale the atmosphere to be juicy.I inhaled the fragrance of flowers, mountains hugging each step.Because of the vast area on a mountain bike is a nice walk when they are barely correlated.Moves the surrounding scenery I enjoy wandering around the district.Raw coffee, joke Cruise ice cool light. Main viewpoint of glowing mountain bike has two sides.One side is a mountain together.As far as the eye can see. On the other side, it is a plantation-grown plants.Operation of the Project This will change the vegetation along the French.All time

   Mon Jam  is a place of new projects. Recently launched in late 2552 as the area on the ridge at an elevation of about 1,350 meters above sea level. Hmong Village, Chiang Mai, Nong  

          Mon Jam  appeared in the form of  "camping. Resort "  that blends seamlessly with nature.Promoting the privacy and comfort as tents with private grounds. With private bathroom, hot water, electricity and other facilities. As in a hotel room But special in that experience nature up close. Just when you open the cool breeze welcomes views of mountain mist appeared. This evening star shines at large phased Coruscant to look away. People  





          for the tent, the tent in 2 sizes smaller 800 baht per night (2 people) and large tents, 1,200 baht per night (4 people) 



     or to stroll around the hill with great views over time, and the immediate area. People  Mon Jam  will be the site of  the Royal Necklace  on vegetables and Research vegetables in winter, such as artichoke, convert Lemon Tart Cummins chamomile, rosemary, fruit trees such as May. Plum seedless grapesLuscious strawberry, smoke hydroponic vegetable garden. As the technology to grow plants without soil and cruciferous vegetables such as red Oakleaf salad. Tomato Wellness To appreciate  

          or to walk in nature. As  a mountain bike through  the scenic view of the mist on a cliff overlooking the 1,460 meters wide. Visit plants and wildflowers variety. But if anyone caught Here is a local guide And guiding his little village. Service life of his visit. Contact details Phone: 053- 939 173, 081-9509767 or email NONGHOYRPF@gmail.com 

          Mon Jam sights and this is another one of us was introduced ... do not forget to hug Thailand to be lonely lost. I was tired and bored! The 

trip  

          Mon Jam. Just 40 minutes from the city along Highway 107 in Chiang Mai - Chiang. Head over to Mae Rim At km 17, turn left on Highway 1096 Mae Rim - Chiang. At km 15, turn right at the next intersection Pong 6 kilometers to the "Mon Jam".