>>Similan island is situated in Phang-Nga province. Similan island is composed of nine small island and is world-renowned among diving enthusiaste for incredible underwater sightseeing. Numerous Thais and non-Thai tourists love to relax here by taking sunbath while releasing themselves with the picturesque scenery of white sand at the vertical line of the blue sea. Similan is a Yawi or Malay word, which means nine or a group of nine islands. This is located in Tambon Ko Phra Thong, Amphoe Khura Buri, occupying an area of 32,000 acres. It was declared a national park on 1st September 1982. Similan is a small group of islands comprising nine islands stretching from north to south, respectively, namely: Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu, Ko Miang (two adjoining islands), Ko Payan, Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. The National Parks office is located on Ko Miang. Similan is highly praised for its beautiful scenery, both onshore and underwater. It is situated 70 kilometres from Phang-nga town. Best time to visit is between November and April. The Hotels and Resorts are available.

Getting There
Going there is not difficult. Many choices are offered. Private cars, air-con and non air-con buses from the Southern Bus terminal are recommended for the direct journey. Those who would like to explore other place more than Phang-Nga, trains from Hua Lampong Railway Station could be your option as you have to make a connection by getting off at Pun Pin train station in Surat -Thani province and then take a 2-hour driving bus to the province. Plane is also another alternative. Land at Phuket Airport and then take a bus to Phang Nga.