 Surin
National Park - Surin Islands, Thailand
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Koh Surin National Park
This is a group of five islands situated close to the
marine boundary between Burma and Thailand in Kuraburi.
Because of its distance from the coast it has, so far,
been little visited and it is a protected area.
The
shallow channel between the two principal islands -
about two meters at high tide-has one of the most
remarkable panoplies of coral reef life to be found
anywhere. Scuba gear is by no means necessary to get a
good look at the reefs, a mere snorkel and mask is
sufficient. This an excellent destination for those who
would like to have the experience of diving but have no
time for a scuba course.
Accommodations at the National Park are spartan at best,
but the modest inconvenience of roughing it will be well
rewarded.
Access to the Surin Islands Marine National Park is
easiest from Phang Nga province. Travel to the Surin
Islands is only safe from November-May. The park is
closed in the other months, depending on the season. The
mainland office of the park is in Ngan Yong, just north
of Khuraburi. Dive operators in Khao Lak offer
live-aboard diving trips.
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