Is the largest island in the
Similan Islands. Characteristics Bay Similan has a curved like a horseshoe. Water depth was about 60 feet below sea rich mound and coral reefs. Both antler coral reef and coral brain coral leaves large mushroom most perfect conditions in Thailand beautiful fine-sand beach.
Skin Diving Magazine rated them among the ten loveliest places on Earth, because of the great natural beauty found on the islands themselves and also because of the extensive surrounding coral gardens beneath the waves. The islands are undeveloped and unspoiled; numerous species of fish, crustaceans, and other forms of sea-life abound; water clarity and diving are excellent. Similan is corrupted from the Malay Sembilan and means nine. From north to south in order the islands are:
Koh Bon, Koh Ba Ngu, Koh Similan, Koh Pahyoo, Koh Miang (two islands), Koh Pahyan, Koh Payahng andKoh Hu Yong.
How to go Similan Island Transportation : From Tap Lamu Pier in Lamkaen Sub District, Thai Muan District with many boats including speedboats taking one hour at the distance of 70 km from shore. or Visitors can reach the Similans from Phuket (85 km from the Similans) in three to five hours, Thap Lamu (40 km) in three hours, Khao Lak (40 km) in three hours, or Ban Hin Lak (80 km) in five hours.
Divers generally join an excursion from Phuket, while budget travelers take the park sen/ice boat from Thap Lamu or join an organized tour from a guesthouse in Khao Lak. The dive season runs Nov.-May, though, according to dive companies, rainy months June-Oct. can just as rewarding.
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