Ang Thong National Park
Mu Ko Ang Thong is a marine national park in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani Province. It covers 42 islands in a total area of 63,750 rai ~ 102 square kilometres (39 sq mi), of which about 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi) are land and the rest is water. The park was established on 12 November 1980. The northern tip of Ko Phaluai is also part of the marine park. There is a ranger station, bungalows, a shop, and a restaurant at Ao Phi Beach on Ko Wua Talap.
The name "Ang Thong" (Thai: อ่างทอง) means 'bowl of gold'. "Mu Ko" (หมู่เกาะ) simply means 'group of islands'.
Since 2002 the park has been registered as Ramsar site number 1184.
Topography
Mu Ko Ang Thong is a national park located in shallow water near the shore. The average water depth is about 10 m (33 ft).
Islands
Nr | Island | Capital | Other Cities | Area (km²) | Population |
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1 | Ko Chueak | Ko Chueak | 1.62 | 0 | |
2 | Ko Nok Taphao | Ko Nok Taphao | Ao Kruat, Ao Pla, Ao Uttra, | 3.32 | 200 |
3 | Ko Phaluai | Ban Ao Sam | Ban Ao Song, Ban Ao Nueng, Ao nathap, Ao Luek | 19.1 | 500 |
4 | Ko Raet | Ko Raet | 0.07 | 50 | |
5 | Ko Samsao | Ko Samsao | 0.85 | 0 | |
6 | Ko Wua Chio | Ko Wua Chio | 0.26 | 2 | |
7 | Ko Wua Talap | Ang Thong Station | Ao Phi | 6.06 | 10 |
8 | More Islands | 10 | 0 | ||
Total: | Mu Ko Ang Thong | Ban Ao Sam | Ko Nok Taphao | 40 | 692 |
Gallery
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Ang Thong National Park from Ko Wua Talab
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Beach, Ko Mae Ko
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Beach, Ko Wua Talab
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Laguna, Ko Mae Ko
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Ranger station
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Beach
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Ko Wua Talab