Friday, May 18, 2007

Superb Mu Ko Phetra National Park in Andaman Sea

 Superb Mu Ko Phetra National Park in Andaman SeaMu Ko Phetra National Park is a marine national park in Andaman Sea side of Thailand, covering mostly intact coastal line, open water, and about 30 islands of southern part of Trang Province and northern part of Satun Province. Established on 31 December 1984, it is the 49th national park and 14th marine national park of Thailand.

Comprises many islands as; Ko Phetra a junk-shape island, Ko Khao Yai, Ko Lalobaentae, Ko Lidi, Ko Bulon, Ko Laoliang and Ko Perama. The national park area covered along the coastline from Amphoe Langu to Amphoe Thung Wa. The office of the national park is located on the route to Pakbar Wharf, between Km. 55-56, 8 km. from Amphoe Langu and 58 kms. from Satun township. Boat trips to the islands around the national park area are available here.

[Source from; en.wikipedia.org]