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	Prison of koh tarutao By local seakayak tour operators
		Koh Tarutao is one of a hundred islands that belong to Satun Province, Thailand.
		They had considered and made the decision that Koh Tarutao is the most suitable location because of the distance of the area, lack of people,and a natural wall (surrounded by the sea, sharks, and strong waves.
		In 1943, the governor announced that Koh Tarutao and the surrounding area was a government secret of the Prison Department, and so the few people that lived in the area were forced to move.
	www.seacanoe.net /tarutaostory.htm (1016 words)

	Island Hopping Thailand: hotels, resorts, travel information
		hotels and resorts in tarutao island are rare, but there are some on bulon leh and close by on phi phi island with the raya executive on koh pu and the phi phi beach with the maithon resort in trang, thialand bungalows.
		koh bubu+thailand has white beaches and ko bulon resort is not on ko phi phi island but the holiday inn phi phi island thialand is a good choice, when it comes to accomodation ko phi phi or langkawi islands and krabi beaches.
		koh ra belongs to similan island thailand like thialand islands and lipe island, but lanta island thailand and ko kradan accommodation is easier than phi phi accomodation in ko kradan resort or on koh phra thong.
	andaman-island-hopping.com (863 words)

	Satun Hotels Travel - Satun Islands
		Koh Bulon Le, labeled as "Pearl of the Andaman", flourishes with large and small colorful and exotic corals and species of fish such as tiger fish, starfish, etc. It is a must for underwater enthusiasts who enjoy diving into the world of beauty endowed by nature.
		Tarutao consists of many large and small coves and bays around the island, each of which runs a small stream flowing from the central part of the island into the sea on the western side.
		In addition to natural attractions and scenic beauty on the island, visitors to Tarutao are also attracted by historical remains as the island was once used as a maximum security center for first degree criminals and political prisoners, a place reminiscent of pains and bitterness suffered by the detainees.
	www.lostinthailand.com /thailand-guides/satun-islands.html (2481 words)

	Koh Tarutao - Thailand Travel - Travel & Life - www.FAXTS.com
		They decided that Koh Tarutao, 22km off the south-west coast of Thailand and cut off by monsoon seas for half the year, was cursed.
		Koh Adang and Koh Lipeh, the other islands within a ferry ride of Pak Bara, are surrounded by pristine coral reefs.
		Tarutao's formidable reputation made it the perfect choice to house political prisoners during the early 1940s.
	www.faxts.com /kohtarutao.html (3249 words)

	Pooh, the friendliest place on Koh Lipe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Tarutao was proclaimed a National Marine Park on 19 April 1974 and declared by UNESCO as an ASEAN Heritage Park and Reserve in 1982.
		Koh Tarutao is the biggest island in the park that covers an area of 152 square kilometers.
		Penitentiary Memorial on Tarutao Island comprises two parts; Ao Talo Udang Prison is at the southernmost bay of Tarutao Island and Ao Talowao Prison, a prison for common and political prisoners which is situated in the south and the east of the island.
	www.poohlipe.com /www/about_koh_lipe.html (518 words)

	National Parks
		In recognition of Koh Tarutao’s scenic beauty and abundant natural resources, the Department of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives proposed that Koh Tarutao, Koh Adang–Ravi and the surrounding islands in Satun province be designated as a national park in 1972.
		As a consequent a geographical survey of Koh Tarutao, Koh Adang–Ravi and the surrounding islands was undertaken in March 1973.
		Koh Adang is a globally well-known undersea coral garden that is visible due to the shallow depth.
	www.thaiparks123.com /en/nationalpark.cfm?parkid=29 (1078 words)

	SurvivorWatchers.com
		Koh Tarutao (koh means island), the largest island of the park, was once used as a prison for long-term punishment and political prisoners.
		Tarutao National Park is composed of 61 islands, 7 of them covering relatively large areas, namely Tarutao, Adang, Rawi, Lipe, Klang, Dong and Lek Islands.
		Tarutao was used as a prison during the Forties of the last century.
	www.creditdiva.com /survivor/thai.html (700 words)

	Thipwimarn Resort, Koh Tao, Thailand
		From 1933 to 1947 Koh Tao was used to jail political prisoners of the Bowaradech Uprising.
		Many were transferred from Koh Tarutao to Koh Tao by reason of its location lonely in the middle of the Gulf of Thailand.
		The community in Koh Tao was settled at the first time when the villagers from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan immigrated and were on the land of Koh Tao in 1947.
	www.thailandhotels24.com /kohtao/thipwimarn.htm (411 words)

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		Koh Muk is a unique experience and not to be missed.
		Koh Lipe has a small Sea Gypsy fishing village on its northeastern side and a few low-key resorts and restaurants on its southern side.
		Koh Tarutao has a distant history as pirate's nest, later penal colony from World War Two of which remains can still be found.
	www.bareboat-catamarans.com /content/view/15/14 (703 words)

	Satun travel information - koh tarutao, koh Adang-Rawi, koh lipeh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		TARUTAO NATIONAL PARK About 51 large and small islands in the Straits of Malacca in the Indian Ocean have been established as "Tarutao National Park" as proclaimed in the Royal Gazette of April 20,1974.
		Ko Tarutao Tarutao consists of many large and small coves and bays around the island, each of which runs a small stream flowing from the central part of the island into the sea on the western side.
		In addition to natural attractions and scenic beauty on the island, visitors to Tarutao are alsoattracted by historical remains as the island was once used as a maximum security center for first degree criminals and political prisoners, a place reminiscent of pains and bitterness suffered by the detainees.
	www.andamanhotels.com /where2go/satun.php (1712 words)

	libongresort::activities
		Koh Rok, about 25 kilometers west of Koh Libong, half way between Koh Libong and Hin Muang Hin Daeng, are two sister-islands separated by a narrow channel about 15 meters deep.
		Koh Lao Liang comprises two twin islands which are Koh Lao Liang Nua and Koh Lao Liang Tai of limestone mountains encircled by high clifts.
		Koh Ta Kiang is a small island with a lighthouse on the high mountain at the heart of the island and a small sandy beach located behind.
	www.libongresort.com /activities/activities.html (1744 words)

	Satun - Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Among all four national parks that are located in the province, Tarutao National Maritime Park has the largest island in the province, Koh Tarutao, and was the first national maritime park designated in the country.
		In the past, Koh Tarutao was a prison.
		Tarutao, has a variety of natural attractions from beautiful bays and sandy beaches to caves, canal and waterfalls.
	www.circleofasia.com /Satun-Thailand.htm (420 words)

	Paddling the Islands of Trang by South Orchid
		Visiting the khao nor chuchi project in the ko tarutao archipel is a nice opportunity to see animals on koh tarutao islands and the emerald cave thailand deuring a koh ngai hiking and birding kaeng krachan park on the search of national parks in thailand.
		A visit to khao nor chu chi national park is not complete without a holiday in tarutao to find out about hiking in thai national parks between lao liang island and koh petra national park, but sustainable tourism in thailand is difficult to manage with phi phi birdwatching and trekking in trang thailand.
		If you want to see koh muuk beaches and the phante malacca bay national park during tours to thailand, you have to take a koh tarutao vacation from the emerald cave island to go for khao lak birdwatching and a khao yai national park package tour on the south of thailand map.
	www.nature-travel.org /programmes/avs_pt1.htm (1770 words)

	Paddle Asia - Tarutao
		The main island, Ko Tarutao, features tidal rivers, old-growth mangrove forests, old-growth hardwood forests, primary nipa palm forests (this palm's fronds are customarily used for roof thatching), limestone karst islands and lots of wildlife.
		The American TV show "Survivor" is being filmed on Ko Tarutao in June of 2002.
		Tarutao is a superb area for those who wish to see the deep south without the crowds.
	www.paddleasia.com /destinations/tarutao.htm (771 words)

	Koh Tarutao, Thailand
		In 1974 the Koh Tarutao group of islands near the Malayan border was declared a national park; only a decade earlier pirates were terrorizing the region.
		However, it is feared that this archipelago of 51 islands, with Koh Tarutao being the main island, awaits the same fate as the island of Koh Samui - once popular with backpackers but now even planes land there.
		Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
	www.planetware.com /thailand/koh-tarutao-tha-st-stkt.htm (165 words)

	seacanoe Start at Krabi
		We have been exploring Tarutao since 1992 and know the island better than any company our Thai Guides know the plants of the area and on the trips we can show you how to survive on what you can find in the natural surroundings.
		Motor to Koh Rawi: Koh Rawi coastal paddle and clear water reef snorkeling.
		Breakfast and depart to Koh Adang coastal paddle and clear water reef snorkeling.
	www.phuket-discovery.com /canoesouth_04.htm (291 words)

	Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort
		north of Koh Pha-Ngan and 45 km northeast of Samui.
		Koh Tao's boom started when it was discovered by the diving industry.
		During the peak season, December till March, it is sometimes difficult to find a bungalow or hut to sleep (hotels don't exist) as Koh Tao is crowded with naturally, mostly divers.
	www.asiatravel.com /thailand/kohtaocoral/travel.html (488 words)

	Koh Tarutao far south thailand adventure 6 Days \| Tarutao sea kayak \| south thailand tours \| tarutao sea kayak \| ...
		Koh Tarutao Marine National Park is the largest marine sanctuary in Southeast Asia - App.
		Tarutao's estuaries contain large and pristine mangrove forests heavily populated by mammals, birds and reptiles.
		Koh Adang and Koh Rawi also host pristine hardwood forests, yet their surrounding waters have high visibility and colorful coral reefs.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/11180.html (491 words)

	.: Dive Ko Lipe :. ++ Starfish Scuba.com ++
		Koh Lipe is located in the center of an isolated ring of 10 or so islands, part of the Koh Tarutao National Marine Park and is 45 km offshore from the Thai mainland, where the sand and sea is clean and pure.
		Now it is Koh Lipe's turn to attract people who want to get away from it all.
		On Koh Lipe there is no organized entertainment, and there will be no mass development because the island is part of the Marine Naitonal Park.
	www.starfishscuba.com (908 words)

	Ko Samui : Side Trips \| Frommers.com
		Koh Wua Ta Lap (Sleeping Cow Island), the largest of the 40, is home to the National Park Headquarters, where there are several dormitory bungalows sleeping 10 to 20 people, and some two-person tents.
		Mae Koh (Mother Island) is known for both its beach and Thale Noi, an inland saltwater lake that is mysteriously replenished through an undiscovered outlet to the sea.
		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/kosamui/3005010011.html (878 words)

	Paddling Koh Tarutao National Park by South Orchid
		The best tours of thailand are available from nature-travel and include visits to phang-nga bay national park thailand map, the swamp forest of koh tarutao thailand and the phuket tours to rawi islands.
		This is not just trekking orchids thailand, but a real thailand khao sok tour f5rom sukorn island, trang province to ko tarutao holiday and organized by south orchid phuket with the best map south of thailand and a visit to the birds of kaeng krachan and the islands off trang.
		The ko tarutao marine national park is far away from the kaeng krachan khao yai parks and not on the tarutao map south thailand like other beautiful sceneries waterfalls and the khao sok wildlife tour by south nature travel.
	www.nature-travel.org /programmes/avs_pt2.htm (1569 words)

	Asia Dive Site \| Thailand dive sites :: Others : Koh Lipe
		Koh Lipe is the only inhabited island in the Butang group in the Tarutao National Park, deep south Thailand.
		The protected archipelago is made up of at least 45 islands, Koh Tarutao being the largest and the Butang group lies west of this.
		Diving here is realtively unspoilt and can be rewarding with at least seven discovered submerged pinnacles and a multitude of other dive spots in the area including 8 mile rock; a pinnacle covered in soft coral dropping to nearly 50 metres deep.
	www.asiadivesite.com /thailand-dive-sites/others/koh-lipe.php (112 words)

	WildWatchThailand.Com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Koh Tarutao, a national park on the south west coast of Thailand is home to a striking array of marine and coastal wildlife.
		During high season, four species of sea turtle nest within the park, and macaques, langur, kingfishers, hornbills, pythons and water monitors are all fairly common residents (however, sightings cannot be predicted).
		In contrast to its natural beauty, Koh Tarutao was once a prison for hundreds of Thailand's political prisoners.
	www.wildwatchthailand.com /SeaCanTaru6d.htm (416 words)

	Asia Dive Site \| Asia Dive News : Malaysia
		The exciting news is that Langkawi visitors have just gained access to the nearby Tarutao National park in Thailand which looks like the paradise used for those dreamy Bounty Bar commercials with azure seas, white sand beaches and more.
		Tarutao is normally only accessible by small boats from Satun Island for six months each year, but a new ferry service from Langkawi will make this marine paradise available to Langkawi visitors year round.
		The islands of Koh Lipe, Koh Adang, Koh Tarutao and 50 more that comprise the Tarutao National park in Thailand are know to divers around the world as a dream destination that is difficult to access.
	www.asiadivesite.com /news/malay-100805.php (351 words)

	KohLipeThailand.com / Koh Lipe Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Koh Lipe, or Ko Lee Pay, is a small island in Southern Thailand and is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park.
		Koh Lipe is literally the last island in Thailand, Langkawi (Malaysia) is closer then mainland Thailand.
		It is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park, a reserve famous for it's underwater world.
	www.kohlipethailand.com /koh_lipe_info.html (589 words)

	Koh tarutao, a rock pool and waterfall \| Photo
		Koh tarutao, a rock pool and waterfall
		The Andaman Islands, Koh Tarutao, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi
		We went all the way south to the Malaysian border and spent a week or so between the islands of Koh Tarutao national park which includes the islands in the pictures but not Koh Lipe as it has become a place where sea gypsy's live and now fishermen.
	www.travelblog.org /Photos/300384.html (149 words)

	Tarutao South-Thai.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Ferries from Pak Bara, Satun province, dock at Ao Phante Malaka, on Koh Tarutao.
		Most of the accomodation and tourist facilities are found on the west coast of Koh Tarutao, located near its pristine beaches.
		Basic accomodation and food are also found on Koh Adang and Koh Lipey.
	south-thai.com /tarutao (264 words)

	Survivor Tarutao; Tarutao National Park, Straits of Malaca
		CBS picked Tarutao National Park located just 5 km from Malaysian waters and reachable from the Thai province of Sathun for their Survivor Thailand series.
		Koh Tarutao gets little tourism compared to the more popular and developed Similan Islands.
		Other fauna indigenous to the island are monitor lizards, dusty lemurs and the dugong, which is an endangered species.
	www.guidetothailand.com /survivor_tarutao.htm (305 words)

	Unreal Travels - 2002-2003
		It was a short one and a half hour boat ride to the island, half of which I spent sunning myself on the upper deck.
		Koh Lanta, on Thailand’s southwest coast seemed to be the perfect location.
		Koh Tarutao was a nice place to get away from it all for a few days.
	www.theunrealworld.com /archives/cat_thailand.php (1526 words)

	Koh Lanta Island, Thailands newest holiday island
		On receipt of your payment, Island-Network Koh Lanta will mail, fax or e-mail the vouchers for hotel accommodation and requested transfers as per the value of your payment to you immediately.
		On receipt Island-Network Koh Lanta will mail, fax or e-mail the vouchers for hotel accommodation and requested transfers as per the value of your payment to you immediately.
		In both cases, it is not necessary to send additional papers, a copy of the remittance order, stamped by the bank, is sufficient.
	www.siam-business.de /contact_intldeng.htm (1819 words)

	Koh Lipe off Tarutao National Park - photos of national parks in Thailand on Worldisround
		National Parks in Thailand - travel photos - Koh Lipeh or Nipis Island (meaning thin island in Malay) was spared the force of Tsunami....
		Koh Lipeh or Nipis Island (meaning thin island in Malay) was spared the force of Tsunami.
		The bigger island that is situated on the north-west of Koh Lipeh.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/163387/index.html (277 words)

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