วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 6 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Top Beaches Andaman Coast

Krabi
Located approximately in an area spanning 4,708 sq km and 814 km away from Bangkok. One of the most attractive
destinations with beautiful beach setes. An ideal get awaydestination for people looking for an escape to white sandy beaches
and an idyllic sea. Surroundig the island are 130 tiny islands like pearls scatered on the Andaman Sea. The island contains many
caves and a fisherman's community. Tourists are attracted to large and small islands and verdant forests
with caves and waterfall.





Phi Phi Island (Krabi)
Part of the Noparat Marine National Park,the Phi Phi group of islands covers 4 sub-districts of Krabi Province. It is located brtween
the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. It comprises Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Yoong,
Koh Mai Phai, Phi Phi Leh and small islands such as Bida Nai and Bida Nok. The island is now recovering since the tsunami aftermath
and it still boasts some of the best diving sites.





Koh Lanta (Krabi)
Located in Krabi,Koh Lanta spread over an area 152 sq km with 50 tiny islands in the area. It consists of two major islands, the more
populated Koh Lanta Yai and the smaller Koh Lanta Noi. The center of the island is the Baan Sala Daan community on the Koh Lanta Yai.
It is the place with many boat piers and sea arrivals. It also contains many restaurants and shops for tourists.



Phuket
Since the Sukhothai period known as the pearl of the Andaman. It has been one of the world's most well-known tourist destinations.
The island offers unbeatable combinations of perfect silky beaches and entertainment. Patong Beach extends in an area of 9 km comprising
many entertainment venues for nightlife. Kata Beach is famous for its diving schools due toits coral shores extending to Koh Poo, while
Karon Beach is located further north from Kata Beach comprising of a little hill. However, Karon Beach is longer than Kata Beach and flaunts a long
sandy beach with fine sand. The other tourist spot is the Lae Promthep that overlooks the Andaman Sea over a rocky cliff peninsula where
tourists like to go for long walks.



Mu Koh Surin
Mu Koh Surin National Park, found some 60 km off the west coast of Phang Nga Province, and 100 km north of the Similans, is an archipelago
of 5 islands: Koh Surin Nuea, Koh Surin Tai,Koh Ri, Koh Kai, and Koh Klang. The excellent diving, snorkeling, hiking and game fishing are what most
visitors come for, and those hoping to find a quiet refuge from the tourist traps and urban centres will be delighted with the islands lack of "development".
Those seeking convenience, comfort and 5-star service had best choose another destination-or travel there on a luxery liveaboard cruise.
The main island of Surin Nuea has several bays,the largest being Ao Mae Yai on the southwest, which feature calm waters and safe anchorage.
On the southeast side is Ao Luek, which has shallow coals and an abundance of marine life. Ao Mai Ngam is where the national Park's office is found,
as well as a 2 km walking path. There's good snorkeling and swimming here of its long beach. Ao Chak at the north of Surin Nuea is a beautiful bay
of pristine coral reefs.



Similan Island
The Similan Islands comprises 9 islands.(dirived from the Malay sembilan, meaning"nine".)
It is known for the wonders that lien beneath the clear blue sea surrounding it. The island is surrounded with shallow sea floors that look sky blue extending
into view until it turns dark blue. It is touted as one of the best diving areas in the world. This little archipelago has also become a favourite destination for
yachts and tour boats.



Trang Sea
It is one of the fascinating islands located approximately 828 km from Bangkok. Trang Province covers an area of 4,941 sq km. The province on the northern side
of Nakhon Si Thammarat, it contains 46 smallislands. The most outstanding island is Koh Kradaan, containing a long white sand beach with pristine blue sea.
The corals are visible from above the sea with marine life in its natural state. The island is also the home to the Morakot cave (emerals cave) and Koh Mook Island.
The Morakot cave contains an emerals pond that fascinates tourists.