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In the News (Sun 27 May 12)

  
 AE News - Official Journal of AsiaExplorers Travel Organisation
Splayed over an area of 250 square kilometres, of which 50 square kilometres is land mass, to the northwest of Koh Samui is Mu Koh Ang Thong, or Ang Thong National Marine Park, in Surat Thani Province, Thailand, an archipelago of over forty islands.
Mu Koh Similan, or the Similan National Marine Park, in Khura Buri District, Phang Nga Province, Thailand, was established in 1982.
It was declared a national marine sanctuary in 1980 and its condition is relatively well preserved, owing perhaps to the fact that the area is the training base for the Royal Thai Navy.
aenews.tripod.com /200422   (1164 words)

  
 Ko Samui : Side Trips
Ang Thong National Marine Park is known for its scenic beauty and rare coral reefs.
Ang Thong National Marine Park--Forty islands northwest of Koh Samui have been designated a national park.
Tarutao National Park--Open to visitors from November to May, the 51-island chain known as Tarutao National Park is located off of Thailand's far southwestern coast near the Malay border.
www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=3005&catID=3005010011   (822 words)

  
 Ang Thong National  Marine Park islands
About 70-plus very beautiful small uninhabited tiny islands and islets are found about 30 km (20 miles) to the west of Samui and Pha-Ngan, protected as Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Custom tours around the Marine Park can be arranged with other boating companies and individuals.
Standard one-day boat tours of the Ang Thong islands are available through Samui and Pha-Ngan travel agencies, leaving from Samui, usually in a colorful traditional wooden touring boat (not an imitation for show to tourists, it's for real).
www.masterworksunlimited.com /Thailand/AngThong.htm   (258 words)

  
 Koh Samui Scuba Diving
Ang Thong National Marine Park lies approximately 30 Km to the northwest of Samui.
Tours to Koh Tao, Ang Thong National Marine Park and more.
The marine park is a proverbial spawning ground for many fish species and is home to hundreds of different varieties of colorful soft and hard coral.
www.thailandparadise.com /samui_scuba_diving.htm   (1275 words)

  
 Phangan Adventure
Ang Thong National Marine Park is a beautiful archipelago made up of 42 islands located southwest of Koh Phangan.
The marine park was named "Ang Thong" or "Golden Jar" after its beautiful lagoon formed by the islands.
The park encompasses 18 square km of islands and 84 square km of marine environment.
www.phanganadventure.com /btri.htm   (619 words)

  
 Ko Samui - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is surrounded by about sixty other islands, most of which comprise the Ang Thong National Marine Park, but also include other tourist destinations Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao and Ko Nang Yuan.
Most visitors to the island take a day trip out to the beautiful Ang Thong National Marine Park at least once on their stay in Samui.
The mountain jungle in the interior of the island is an excellent day out, and is home to a number of impressive gardens built by legendary Samuian farmer Nim Thongsuk, the impressive waterfalls at Na Muang, real working rubber plantations and the most amazing views over the Ang Thong archipelago.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ko_Samui   (1186 words)

  
 Marine Park
Ang Thong Marine National Park, is composed of arguably the most beautiful islands in the Thai Gulf comprises some 42 islands north west of Samui and covers 250sq.km.
Marine Park its ideal cruising ground for yachts and sea kayaks.
Arrive at the Marine Park and commence the morning kayak along the coast of Mae Koh.
www.fortunecity.com /oasis/club/711/id24.htm   (196 words)

  
 Diving in Thailand's crystal seas
Tours leave the main port, Thong Sala, for excursions to the Ang Thong National Marine park, and there are four pictur-esque waterfalls in the islands interior, one of which, Than Sadet, bears the royacinsignia, carved into the rock, of three of Thailand's kings.
As well as a destination itself, Ko Samui is an embarkation point for Ko Pha-ngan and visits to Ang Thong National Marine Park.
The park also has a well-managed zoo To the west of Surat Thani Province is Khao Sok National Park, boasting more than 100 islands in its vast Cheo Lan ReservoiL The park shelters a huge variety of wildlife; from leopards to wild elephants, tigers and the Malayan sun beaL Khao Sok is also.
asiatravel.com /diving/gulf.html   (1604 words)

  
 The Long Ride Home - Diary
On Ko Samui, Edwin, Louis and I visited the Ang Thong National Marine Park, as featured in the cult novel 'The Beach'.
March 25th: Ang Thong National Marine Park, Ko Samui, South Thailand
The Ang Thong park is a place I would love to return to with my tent one day and while away a few days on one of its many islands.
www.cyclesydneylondon.com /diary/990325.html   (610 words)

  
 destinations.html
Sub-divided into two main areas, the preferred diving destinations are, firstly, the islands of Koh Tao and the popular Koh Samui, and secondly the Ang Thong National Marine Park, running from north to south to the west of the islands.
Hin Nippon and Koh Wao are the top destinations in the Ang Thong Marine National Park.
Mu Koh Similan Marine National Park is located some 90 km's northwest of Phuket Island and is, quite possibly, the most popular of the live aboard destinations.
e-nekton.com /archive/edition2/destinations.html   (2215 words)

  
 Koh Samui
Ang Thong Marine National Park is 19 miles northwest from Koh Samui.
After breakfast, and packing we will move to Ang Thong Marine National Park by Ferry and have some coffee on board.
The park includes some 40 islands, covering some 97 square miles.
www.econetwork.org /kohsamui.htm   (697 words)

  
 Blue Stars - Kayak & Schnorkeling - Tour Description - Marine National Park - Koh Samui - Thailand
The trip to the spectacular Angthong National Marine Park will take about 2 hours and will take in the magnificent scenery of the north coast of Samui and Koh Phangan, the venue for the famous Full Moon Parties.
Ang Thong National Marine Park, famous from the book and the movie " THE BEACH ".
Experience the National Marine Park BLUE STARS Adventure Tours.
www.gallerylafayette.com /bluestars/tourdesc.html   (230 words)

  
 Koh Phangan, & Ang Thong, Southern Thailand
A more adventurous full-day excursion can be made to the Ang Thong Marine Park, a group of 42 islands northwest of Samui.
Near Haad Sadet at Thong Nang Village is trail which leads to a series of waterfalls collectively known as Than Sadet Waterfall or "Royal Stream." Now a historical site, the area was visited by many Kings of Thailand, including the reigning monarch, H.M. King Bhumibol.
Known to the Thais as Ang Thong, or Golden Bowl, this green lagoon gave its name to the entire archipelago.
www.gothailand.com /samui/beaches/kophangan.htm   (1810 words)

  
 Ang Thong National Marine Park
The beaches in the Ang Thong National Marine Park although small, are beautiful and sea is an amazing bright green.
Upon arrival the group will walk up to a 400-meter high viewpoint, where they can experience the breathtaking view over the park before relaxing and swimming on the beautiful beach.
Lunch will be served on board going to the second island where the group can enjoy the scenic salt-water lake, which is connected to the sea under the ground.
www.travexnet.com /Incentive/Individual/ang_thong.html   (175 words)

  
 Ang Thong Marine National Park
Ang Thong Marine National Park lies approximately 2 hours northwest of Koh Samui by boat.
The Park covers an area of 250 square kilometres, one fifth of which is land mass (about 40 islands).
The most attractive islands include Koh Wua Ta Lap (Sleeping Cow island), Koh Mae Ko, Koh Prayat, and Koh Sam Sao.
www.indochinaguide.com /ViewListing.asp?ctype=&listingid=3975   (142 words)

  
 KOH ANG
Angthong National Marine Park,31 kms northwest of Koh Samui.
www.samuisunshine.com /KohAngthong.htm   (154 words)

  
 Traveljournals.net - Exploring Mu Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park, Koh Samui, Thailand
Exploring Mu Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park
Traveljournals.net - Exploring Mu Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park, Koh Samui, Thailand
At 7:30 I caught a bus to the pier and boarded a boat for the two-hour journey to Mu Koh Ang Thong which consists of 42 separate islands in the gulf of Thailand.
www.traveljournals.net /stories/1202.html   (374 words)

  
 Angthong Hills
One of the most stunning and unspoilt areas of Koh Samui is Bang Po, and this is where you can find AngThong Hills, a luxurious housing development with spectacular views of the beautiful Ang Thong National Marine Park, Ko Phangan and Big Buddha.
Easily accessible by Bangkok Airways via their tropical style private airport, the island is served by regular daily flights from Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Pattaya, Phuket and Kuala Lumpur, providing easy and fast links to international destinations.
www.angthonghills.com   (133 words)

  
 Angthong Marine National Park / Koh Samui sightseeing tours
Samui-Angthong National Marine Park (3 day 2 night)
Samui-Angthong National Marine Park by speed boat (3 day 2 night)
Ang Tong is a fascinating group of islands in the north of Samui rising from the sea as dramatic walls of rock.
www.samui.org /angthong   (128 words)

  
 Return to Paradise (Koh Samui, Thailand) - Unreal Travels - 2002-2004
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park comprises some 40 islands northwest of Koh Samui and covers 250 squares kilometres.
Apparently there are only three companies that take tour groups to the marine park, and the number of participants ranges anywhere from 15 to 50.
We finally realized the only way we were going to see the marine park was with a big tour group, so we picked the one with the biggest boat and the least number of people signed up, Island Safari.
www.unrealtravels.com /archives/2003/01/return_to_paradise_koh_samui_thailand.php   (1351 words)

  
 Samui hotels - Leisure Activities at Le Royal Meridien, Baan Taling Ngam, Koh Samui, Thailand
The northernmost tip of the Ang Thong Marine Park, an archipelago of some fifty islands, is another excellent place to dive.
Ang Thong Marine Park (Koh Wao, Koh Yippon)
Marine life is plentiful with Angelfish, Emperors, Batfish and Parrotfish, to name a few.
www.kosamui.com /meridien/leisure.htm   (1117 words)

  
 Sail Away with Sail Siam to Ang Thong
Since Koh Ang Thong is the main island in this group, the national park headquarters have some bungalows available.
This north-south string of islands-rocky karst formations similar to those of Phang Nga Bay-have been declared a marine national park.
Then, heading north from Koh Ang Thong to Koh Wua Ta Lab, north of the southern-most beach, there is a coral head right in the middle of the passage.
www.sailsiam.com /AnchorAngThong.htm   (415 words)

  
 Sail Siam Marine Leisure Service - National Marine Park
This National Park, located 31 km northwest of Koh Samui, is this 250 km2 large National Park.
This National Park is full of fascinating beaches, caves and coral formations.
The largest island on the group is "Wua Talap" on wich the Park Office and Administration is located, only on this Island it is possible to get accomodation.
www.sailsiam.com /NatlMarinePark.htm   (160 words)

  
 Welcome to Thailand : Camping
Koh Samui and Ang Thong Marine National Park, covering an area of over 250 square kilometres, is located in Surat Thani province and composed of various islands noted for silvery sand and colorful coral reefs.
Contact Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, tel.
Angthong, meaning 'golden bowl', occupies almost 250 sq km and includes 50 sq km of limestone islands and karsts topography.
www.welcome2thai.com /activities/camping/park/ma-samui.en.html   (721 words)

  
 (GCE5E8) Ang Thong Marine Park Virtual (Thailand) by Nicktinknick
This virtual cache is situated in the Ang Thong National Marine Park, Thailand.
One of the attractions of the marine park is the emerald saltwater lake called Talay Noi (small ocean) on Koh Mae Ko.
We visited the marine park whilst holidaying on Koh Samui - an island in the Gulf of Thailand.
www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=58856   (512 words)

  
 Marinepark
Ang Thong National Marine Park is situated about one hour from Koh Samui with speedboat.
This is a national park without to many people.
We will walk up to a saltlake situated in the middle of one of the islands, then up to a beautiful viewpoint where you can see much of the park.
www.xtravel.co.th /docs/english/docs/marineparktrip.htm   (120 words)

  
 Thailand Travel Blog: Ang Thong National Marine Park - 10 things must to know
Ang Thong National Marine Park lays to the west up to the north west of Samui about 31 Km.
Ang Thong National Marine Park - 10 things must to know
I just finish replying an e-mail to answer the question about Ang Thong National Marine Park.
ethaiguide.blogspot.com /2005/05/ang-thong-national-marine-park-10_24.html   (500 words)

  
 AsiaExplorers Holidays Thailand > KOH SAMUI + ANG THONG
This is Wua Talap, or Sleeping Cow Island, at the Ang Thong National Marine Park.
After breakfast at the hotel, you proceed to board the ship that takes you island hopping to Ang Thong National Marine Park.
This is where the national park office is located, and it's also where you can climb up to the viewpoint, to get a scenic view of the marine park.
www.asiaexplorers.com /holidays/thailand_kohsamui_4d3n.htm   (724 words)

  
 Koh Samui Ang Thong National Marine Park
Ang Thong Golden Basin National Marine Park Ang Thong National Marine Park is made up of 42 islands featuring lime stone massifs, tropical rainforests and deserted beaches.
Ang Thong Golden Basin National Marine Park Ang Thong National Marine Park is made up of 42 islands featuring
Koh Samui Ang Thong National Marine Park - Ang Thong National Marine Park.
www.thaipro.com /z1017b/887_thailand.html   (342 words)

  
 Hotels in Koh Samui - Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam
The view from here, as from every corner of the resort, is breathtaking, with Ang Thong Marine National Park and its neighbouring islands visible in the distance.
Several reefs are located off the island shores, with two of the most popular sites for advanced divers being Sail Rock and Ang Thong National Marine Park, off the western end of the Samui islands.
Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam is located in the south-west of the island, serenely nestled on a cliff top overlooking the Ang Thong Marine National Park, and is surrounded by lush, tropical coconut plantations.
www.koh-samui-hotels.net /le-royal-meridien-baan-taling-ngam   (1902 words)

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