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Phuket National Parks
National
Parks in or near Phuket
Sirinat National Park
This park which covers an area of 90 square kilometers is located on the
road to the airport, 37 kms from Phuket town. It has long secluded stretch
of beautiful beaches, Hat Nai Thon, Hat Nai Yang, Hat Mai Khao and Hat Sai
Kaeo, where gigantic sea turtles go ashore to lay their eggs from November
to February.
Located within the park:
Mangrove Forest
 A
forest situated inSirinat National Park near Ta Chatchai on Phuket's
northern tip. Much prized by scientists are the mangroves--saltwater
swamps with unique eco-systems. There are many unusual perennial plants to
be found here so anyone with an interest in horticulture will be
enjoyable. Among the more significant there are; mountain ebony (kong kang
bai lek), red cycas (prong daeng), black myrsina (samae dam), the Lady's
Nails quisqualis (leb mue nang), and various creepers and climbers. There
are also many mangrove-dwelling animals with unique evolutionary
characteristics.
Mu Koh Similian
National Park
 In
a area of 50 km of the west coast of Phang-nga in the Andaman Sea, you can
find this group of 9 small islands. Because of the great natural beauty
found on the islands and because of the extensive surrounding coral
gardens beneath the waves it is among one of the loveliest places on
Earth. The island also are undeveloped and unspoiled, with a numerous
species of fish, crustaceans and other forms of sea-life abound. Water
clarity and diving are excellent here. Similan is corrupted from the
Malay Sembilan and means nine. From north to south in order the islands
are : Ko Bon, Ko Ba Ngu, Ko Similan, Ko Pahyoo, Ko Miang (two islands), Ko
Pahyan, Ko Payahng and Ko Hu Yong.
Mu Koh Surin National
Park
 This
is a group of five islands situated close to the marine boundary between
Burma and Thailand in Khuraburi. Because of its distance from the coast it
so far has been little visit 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. It is making this a
perfect 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, but the modest inconvenience of roughing it
will be amply rewarded by the experience supplied.
Ao Phang
Nga National Park
A national Park in the districtsof Phang-Nga Town and Takua Thung with a
total area of 250,000 rai (1 rai = 1,600 sq. meters). Phang-Nga Bay's
bizarre landscape, which includes more than 120 singularly strange looking
islands get a lot of visitors coming here for viewing. There are many
places where boats can be rented to travel to Phang-Nga Bay, where you
also can see the famous James Bond Island.
Khao Lamphi National
Park
This national park, also called Hat Thai Muang National Park in Thai
covers a total area of 45,000 rai. Khao Lamphi is a phrase indicating the
end of the mining district, and indeed this area was formerly, from
ancient time to modern, one of the great repositories of in the
world. Mining has ceased, and little trace
 remains
to the untrained eyes except in the name.
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Phi Phi National Park
Hat Noppharat Thara-Ko Phi Phi National Park is situated very near Krabi.
The Park contains extensive mainland beaches, over 80 lesser islands, and
two islands of outstanding physical yet contrasting beauty which
epitomizes everyone's ideal of the perfect tropical island.
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