The Chumphon area is popular with Bangkok residents as it is the Gulf's nearest southern diving destination offering a wide selection of attractions, both natural and man-made, including spectacular beaches, over 40 perme-able-limestone islands, picturesque landscapes featuring waterfalls, caves and holy shrines. The other main islands in the group are; Ko NgamYai (east Cliff Rocks, Ko means island), Ko Ngam Noi , Ko Kalok , Ko Thalu , Ko Lak Ngam , Ko Samet , Ko Mattra, Ko Maphrao , Ko Lak Raet, Ko Lawa, Ko Kula , Ko Rang Ka Chiu , Ko Klaep , and Ko Khram. Ko Chorakhae (Chorakhae Island) Located in the northern end of national park in Amphoe Pathio. On this island, you can find the coral. Ko Ngam Yai (Ngam Yai Island) Be the swallow consession island. Surrounding area of this island, 17 kilometers from headquarters is the area of scuba diving and see the perfect and beautiful coral. Ko Maltra (Maltra Island) This is the important shallow diving area. Maltra Island is far from the national park office about 6.5 kilometers. Ko Thong Lang (Thong Lang Island) Thong Lang Island, There is a beautiful white beach here. Ko Rangka Chio (Rangka Chio Island) The swallow conssion island which appeared the signature of his majesty the king rama 5th, at the time of his visit. Mangrove Forest Nature Trail This board walk, leading to mangrove forest, includes interpretative information for those wishing to understand more about the mangrove forest they are visiting. Dive Sites Local diving is concentrated around the outer islands and rocky outcrops in the area north and southeast of Chumphon sea. The nearer offshore islands are greatly effected by freshwater runoff and thus have unhealthy corals and little marine life; they are not really suitable for diving. |
