วันอาทิตย์ที่ 30 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2556

Similan Islands. Wonderland. Of sea Andaman.

Similan Islands. Wonderland. Of sea Andaman.


Similan Islands" is an underwater paradise, rich life, many large and small. Whether it's coral. And among fish. The water was clear as glass and beautiful white beaches. Similan is famous for its stunning deep water one in 10 of the world's top sailing and rock paintings as symbols of Mu Ko Similan. Leasing is located in Island 8 (Similan) is very beautiful. And is considered a landmark of Similan. 


Topography.
Mu Ko Similan. Ground is composed of many islands. He steep granite rocks, the sand shapes. Coast of the island.Dented look disorganized. As it is in the sea outside. Influenced by the erosion of the waves directly. Along the north-south alignment. Ground water is part of the Andaman Sea. East Indian Ocean. The continental shelf to the west coast of Phang Nga province and Myanmar. Parallel to the Nicobar Islands. The continental shelf of India. Clay dunes along the beach or not to beach is beautiful white sand particle size profile. The summit is a steep jump him. Highest peak with a height of 244 meters above sea level. Some have flat, surrounded by sand dunes and coral reefs.



Climate.
Summer from mid-February - May rainy season from mid-May - October Average annual temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, the humidity remains high annual average, about 83% of rainfall each year, an average 3,560 mm of the evaporation of water each. Average annual rainfall is 1,708 mm during the period was influenced by the southwest monsoon winds. It will make it rain. The sea is rough. Do make a trip to the Similan Islands National Park in the not safe for tourists. It set off - the annual open season follows.
Closed season from May 16 to October 31 of each year. 
Open season from November 1 to May 15 of each year.



Vegetation and wildlife.


Plants can be classified into three categories. 
First. Forest vegetation found scattered airy beach look with a height not exceeding 15 meters, including Malabar Peck Lake Sarpitael Small perennials and large shrub. Maximum height of 10 meters as sock Cockscomb Sea Sports Marine, etc. There is also a small shrub like Chingchie fishbone sea pandanus, sea or ground cover to find such legumes are beans, Ghost vegetables topped with grass at the beach, such as grass, rattan Milk powder, bamboo grass, plants, etc. Khgrheyongheeonglai Phichit. 

Two. Grove is a society of shrubs that grow on soils with a soil depth of less than 30 cm are not dense vegetation such as cactus Hantnsผa a small shrub commonly found birds including pole lying etc. 

Three. Evergreen perennial with a height of 20 meters to a large rubber roller Pai Yung Drug perennial minor scale height of 15-20 meters, including Mao Mok Knunnk forest trees of medium height 10-15 feet found as Krabao. Wild Romance smooth so often found mixed forest rattan palm climbers like betel vine's the brand split tear, etc. It is also found parasitic orchids and large branches island. 

Mu Ko Similan. There are rare plants, including fruit and wood trunk sea. The only island in the Andaman Sea. Plant leaves eaten as fruit or forest Mapring Mahwd Niang Chingchie Wurzels and so on. 

Wildlife of the survey can be classified as follows. 
Vertebrate animals, mostly small creatures such as bats hens island. Bat wings black squirrel bag black beard and large animals, mammals such as dolphins, bottle and so on. 

Reptiles include Turtle, star fruit turtle and hawksbill turtles are also found those damn squirrels Zealand a number of snake species are never found a poisonous snake. Snakes, including a boa constrictor found. 

Birds found in the park area are as follows. 
First. Chicks with permanent residence in Thailand. And migratory birds such as hawks, red signal etc. 
Two. Classified as migratory birds. Come in certain seasons, such as tails sniper needle. Wagtail bird instep. 
Three. Endemic birds and sometimes migratory birds including swallows and seagulls Ailugm rubber buffalo bird tattoo rose etc. 

Fish are found as marine fish, including sharks, fish unsteadily stingray, flying fish, blowfish, sea as well as fish like live coral, several species, such as fish, butterfly fish, angel fish and the economic value to many. 

Another important creature type. For marine species, the most important invertebrates including coral and jellyfish. The reefs around the Similan Islands. Most of the deep-water corals. As far as the survey found, including a leaf coral reef Bottle. Porous coral. There are also coral together as a group. Porous sponge coral and many more. They also found that a large number of coral. 

Above sea level around the island, each beach forest, which steadily becomes Tropical forests within the country.Important tree species. Include Manilkara. SP Cordia subcordia and Tournefotia argentia. A survey in 1992 found that 39 species of birds can be found in nine islands. Species habitat, including the Brahminy Kite and White-breasted Waterhen, while migratory species include the Pintail Snipe and Grey Wagtail. Species that have been temporarily evacuated as Swallow The Barn, Bishop's pelicans, Watercock and elevated luminosity type most commonly seen include coral reefs in the Pacific - pelicans, doves, Nicobar, Pied Imperial Pigeon, White-bellied - Sea Eagle and Collared Kingfisher. 

Environment Similian Islands National Park is apparently a small island where you go, you are never far from the sea.Freshwater nature reserve and as a result there are only a few species of large mammals can not survive. The survey revealed that there are 27 species of small mammals that exists within the park, including 16 species of bats, including bats, graveyard, black-bearded, the vampire bat is false bat horseshoe Mid, guano, rounded wings and little bats hairless 3. types of squirrels can be found, including the gray-cheeked flying squirrel, four types of mice: King rat yellow mice ricefield rats, roof rats and noise can be seen scurrying around like last live more but unusal. fairly included porcupine bush birds common palm civet lemur flying dolphins and bottlenosed 22 species of reptiles, amphibians, and can be found in the park including the Krait bar, python, white. lipped Pit Viper, viper common pit, garden lizards, blue, reticulated action movie turtles, lizards, Bengal monitor lizard, water monitor general, plush frog froglet Asiatic swamp frogs and frogs are common shrubs. Finally, the most interesting species in the Similan Islands called hairy leg mountain land crab. Crabs are found in large numbers, as you will be sure to see many just walk around a little bit, whether you are on the island to see what life will be notified if you are not far from the water.


Getting to Koh Similan. 

Thap Lamu pier. Click loading. Away from the district town, 70 kilometers by road Nga - Paris and a pier near the park's approximately 40 kilometers from Thap Lamu Pier, take a trip to Koh Similan about 3-4 hour boat rental for many. size for 30 people costs about 10,000 baht and 40 people costs about 12,000 baht and the nearby docks Taplamu the park office is located for tourists who want to travel to Koh Similan is the size of 80 Price 2,300 Baht / person. (price subject to change). Khuraburi. Khuraburi. Similan Islands from 70 mile trip took three hours to contact Khuraburi boat at Green View Resort. Patong Beach Pier. Phuket. Was able to park a distance of 70 km trip takes about 4 hours for details. Tour companies in Phuket. Travel by boat or private companies. 



 Accommodation 

Mu Ko Similan. A house is a row house occupancy per room is 4 people 10 rooms 600 baht for 2 people 5 rooms 1,000 baht a tent the morning after 100 - 300 baht for visitors to bring their own tents at the Campsite. tent fee 40 baht / night a traveler must pay the island. Thailand tourists Adult 40 baht, Child 20 baht for foreign adults, 200 children, 100 for details. Mu Ko Similan. Call .0-7642-1365. Office on shore. Call .0-7659-5045. Or the National Bureau. Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora. Call .0-2562-0760.














Koh Phangan (Full moon Party)


About Koh Phangan.

London is a major tourist attraction of the province of Surat Thani. Tourism is one of three islands including Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Nang Yuan is known of. In the beauty of nature. Whether untouched forest waterfalls, beaches and dive sites around Koh Phangan and Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan scenic beauty of the world top professional world including coconut farming, fishing, tourism.

Activities of Koh Phangan, known as the foreign tourists. And ambition to be a once in a lifetime to experience the Full Moon Party. Held every full moon at Haad Rin beach on the moon was named the most beautiful in the world.

With a variety of attractions for every taste. Koh Phangan is another popular place for both Thailand and international travelers should not miss.
County has approximately 120,625 acres or 170 square kilometers. A district with minimal area of ​​Surat Thani. Away from the city about 100 kilometers, the island is comprised of two large islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Most of the area is mountainous, flat beach is only 1 in 4 of the total area of ​​the dunes and coral reefs around the island.



Located between Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
From London to the north about 20 km trip takes about 30 minutes.
It is the province of Surat Thani, 100 kilometers.
Located about 45 kilometers from Koh Tao.

Koh Phangan is an island people live a long time. They initially assumed to be a guest on the question of Malay in the province. Whether or not it was the visitors who come from Pattani. The live migration and fishing are the main occupations. On the assumption that the first question is that it's because of the name of the Malay Archipelago, and some places on the island such as Koh Samui, the former sheriff said that the name "Abraham island", which translates as black undefined Some islands, such as Koh Wua Ta Lap Island Koh Lao Yu is from Malay.

In other words, said. Ko name comes from the word meaning "behind it is" a dialect refers to a sandbar at low tide when the water breaks through. No question that the name was originally a pool. After that has been cited as a sub-district and district deals on 2513 on 2520 the government has increased the pool is "Phangan" to this day the term "Phangan" or "Phangan" it. have the same meaning.

Question remains complete and valuable historical and natural. With the grace of the monarch of the Chakri dynasty. District 4, he visited London to the reign of King Rama 5, 6, 7, King Rama 9 and all he has engraved his monogram at the waterfall. Visited by King Rama 5 to 14 times ever.

Topography question. Koh Samui is the second largest island with an area of ​​170 square kilometers. Is one of 48 islands located in the ANG. Terrain of Koh Phangan. The mountain in the middle of the island. Extending northwards from the southern summit declarations (Glacier National Park tours - London) is a 627 meter high hill in the middle of the north island. He was a long line to south. The forest is very rich. A plateau on the west side of the island.

The mountains of eastern seaboard. Some have little bay cove ship a certain season. During the monsoon from October. And January. The wind blows through. Which is perfect for traveling. Koh Phangan beach white Clear water to swim beaches. With shady trees by the beach. The tranquility of the beach variety.

The climate does not vary much. During the monsoon season from October to January is east. North winds installments. And heavy rain. Waves and strong winds (especially the east end of the island) are traveling to London throughout the year.


Full Moon Party



Haad Rin (Full Moon Party), a party night of the full moon. Beach on Koh Phangan. Held every Thursday night at Haad Rin Koh Phangan full moon. Not a sacrifice at all. It was fun at the beach party dance music is renowned globally well known and very popular among foreign visitors. Came to seek freedom in the night of the full moon on Koh Phangan.
It is generally accepted that "Full Moon Party", the "world" is a legendary party. Which is actually a "Half Moon" and "Black Moon" was equally popular as well. Tmaptmma Everyone seems happy and willing to come out and celebrate fun full well that the moon is a full moon or clouds obscured somehow.
ull Moon Party was originally formed in the late first century, 1980 (2528) review.Friends and small groups. I do not go out to socialize. And dancing on the beach at night.The full moon reflects the light from the water. Not bright enough to them. Until he can be seen around a normal party is small and the equipment is indispensable for portable radios (still remember me?) Guitar alcohol in Lahore, including perhaps the camp. fireWhen the story has been told from the mouth. Would result in smaller parties have evolved into major events period. Which is known to the world. Attract followers and lovers of the exotic. 10,000 to 30,000 people to travel to Koh Phangan every month!





When the full moon slowly. Movement appeared over Rin. These will gradually crowd came out to the white sandy beach and up to the band. Months with a lively drawing style dancing throughout the night on the beach, a bar lined in many places. DJs will include a lot of people listen to music as diverse as trance, techno, hip-hop reggae, and countless others.

Full Moon Party held every month on Koh Phangan. Become a party to tourists traveling in Asia. Point that virtually anyone planning to go wild on the beach. At least once. Which these travelers from around the world together to drink and dance until dawn. In the last few years. Party looks to be even more spectacular. The atmosphere similar to New York like a valve. With performances like swallowing fire cast of the play. Of course, you can not miss the fireworks light the set. The party when the sun starts shining.

If you stay in Haad Rin. Or travel by ferry from Koh Samui to. Party in particular. This work would not have to pay that back. However, if you choose to stay at another location on the island would cost about 100-200 baht per person is expected that this amount will be used for cleaning the beach after work ends.

"Full Moon Party" held more than 20 consecutive years, and as long as the sky is still adorned with Chandra. The beach is not the end of the beach. It seems that tourists flock to London is consistently to drink, dance and enjoy the fun of the night when the full moon. Sky over Thailand. The moon is the most beautiful in the world.




How to get to Koh Phangan.




From Surat. Available ferry to Koh Phangan. Don Sak pier. Surat. Single point on the boat trip to Koh Samui. The same route to Koh Phangan.Alternatively, to travel to Koh Phangan from Koh Samui. Had to wait for the ferry route Edii continue. Or you can rent a boat across to Koh Phangan is easy. I recall not too far to take a few minutes. 
Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, about 100 kilometers away from the city and about 20 kilometers away from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan tourists can travel from either Bangkok. To the question. Or from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. By car. Bus And aircraft. 

Travel from Surat Thani to Ko Phangan. There are several boat companies that serve you. And the multiple ships at The Don Sak pier. Nathon pier. And Ban Don pier. The boat below. 

First. Raja Ferry Ferry Company. From Don Sak pier to Koh Phangan 06.00, 07.00, 10.00, 13.00 and 17.00 and from Koh Samui to Don Sak pier at 06.00, 07.00, 10.00, 13.00 and 17.00 pm For more information, call. 0 2277 8709, 0 2277 4488. 

Two. Promote prosperity boat company out of New York one day tour takes about one hour at 8:00 pm For more information call. 0 2280 7897. 

Three. Ship sleep at Ban Don pier Departure Time 23:00 am to 6:00 pm London time, it takes about six hours. 

If traveling from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. Promote the prosperity of the boat from the port of Nathon 3 times daily at 09.00, 11.00 and 16.00 to take about one hour to make inquiries. 0 2280 7897 Bangkok Office Tel. 0 7742 0157.

Pha Companies Limited maritime routes Chumphon - Koh Tao - Koh Phangan - Koh Samui 1 flight per day, please contact Tel. 0 7723 8412 (London Branch), or at the office, Tel. 0 2629 2569-70 or visit the website. www. lomprayah.com.

Getting to Koh Phangan. 
 By train. 
The State Railway of Thailand offers a train from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to Surat Thani daily. (Surat railway station is Punpin) both normal speed express bus and bus rapid transit. It takes about 9-11 hours to buy a ticket to London. Which includes the ferry dock and the car already. For details, call the State Railway of Thailand. 1,690 or www.railway.co.th.
 Drive. 
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 35 (Rama 2 Road or Thon Buri - Pak Tho) passing Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Amphoe Pak Tho and turn left onto Highway 4 (Petchkasem Road) through Phetchaburi. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, then Highway 41 passing through Lang Suan Chaiya to Surat Thani. The total distance is 685 kilometers.
 By bus. 
The air-conditioned buses and Private Transport Company Limited, Bangkok - Koh Phangan from the Southern Bus Terminal.Baromratchonnanee takes about 10 to 12 hours every day, please call the Transport Co., Ltd. .1490 www.transport.co.th. 

Current Transport Company Limited has opened a book bus tickets online then contact www.thaiticketmajor.com. You can also purchase tickets online at Ruth Thailand Com www.thairoute.com.
 By Air:. 
Thai Airways and AirAsia flights to Thailand - back. Bangkok - Surat Thani and Bangkok Airways daily. Flights to - back. Bangkok - Koh Samui every day takes about one hour travel inquiries. Timetables. And reservations. 

International calls. 0 2356 1111 www.thaiairways.co.th. 

Bangkok Airways Tel. 0 2270 6699 www.bangkokair.com. 

AirAsia Thailand Tel. 0 2515 9999 www.airasia.com. 

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport on it. Buy a boat ticket counter at the airport and contacted the vehicle. You have to go to Koh Phangan easily. 

Note: a trip to London during the high season. (December to April) should book flights at least 1-2 months prior to departure.
Travel within London.
Koh Phangan is minibus to the various attractions. Easily. The price depends on the distance of attraction. 

There is also a car rental on Koh Phangan. Either a bicycle or motorcycle, truck, tourists can choose from many different vehicles can be rented overnight at Thong Sala. 

Accommodation 
Koh Phangan Hotels Resorts and Guesthouse various price levels. The notable tourist spots such as Haad Salad Haad Yao Beach Thong Nai Pan Yai. Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach Haad Tien Bay CHALOKLUM bottle rates from the hundreds to the tens of thousands of baht Depending on the condition of the property at 

There is also a question on the National Park with the tent and tent rental services at affordable prices. For tourists who love nature and want to be special. Including the popular camping vacation in style with National Park, waterfall tours - London etc., please contact the National Office Tel. 0 2562 0760 or www.dnp.go.th.