The Similan Islands are one of the world's most famous diving destinations. The protected waters, in the Andaman Sea about 40 miles from Thailand's west coast, contain abundant marine life ...

Thailand is home to many vibrant coastal ecosystems (like those at Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park), but nothing compares to Similan Islands Marine ... of the most popular diving spots in the ...

Divers conduct line transect surveys of coral reefs at deep diving sites such as Koek Bay and Hin Hua Tua near Ko Similan (Island No. 8 ... a jewel of Southern Thailand. Located in the middle ...

Thailand’s Similan Islands will be closed to the public from ... It is a fairly remote chain of 11 islands, noted for top class diving and attracts a large number of liveaboard dive cruises.

Thailand is famed ... including the nearby Similan Islands and Surin Islands. Hotels in Khao Lak can organise day trips to the islands, while for diving enthusiasts there is also the option ...

On the far west coast, the Andaman Sea flows south from Myanmar through the remote Surin Islands and Similan Islands National ... Little wonder Thailand is expected to welcome a record 40 million ...

Thailand's waters are home to a wide variety of marine species, such as whale sharks, manta rays, several shark species, and vibrant reef fish. Top diving spots in the country include the Similan ...