General Information

Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park is an archipelago in the gulf of Thailand consisting of 42 separate islands, the principal islands being Phaluai, Wua Ta Lap, Mae Ko, Sam Sao, Hin Dap, Nai Phut and Phai luak. All the islands lay in Ang Thong district, of Amphur Samui, Surat Thani province. The park covers a total area of 102 sq. km of which about only 18 sq. km is land. The National Park does not encompass the entire island chain; its jurisdiction covers about 82% of the total area. The park was established on 12th November 1980.

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Geography

Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park consists of 42 islands. Its main islands are, for examples, Phaluai Island, Wua Chio Island, Wua Talap Island, Mae Ko Island, Samsao Island, Phai Luak Island, Kha Island, Hindap Island, Phi Island, Wua Kantang Island, Mae Yat Island, Wua Te Island, Naiphut Island, Changsom Island, Hanuman Island, Thaiphlao Island, Huaklong Island, and Kho Ban Island. Most of the islands consist of limestone mountains about 10-400 meters above sea level. Because the limestone can change its structure easily by both chemical condition and weather, that makes the islands have many, strange-looking caves and cliffs. Some islands even look like ancient Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Prasart Hin Pimai.

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Climate

Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park has been influenced by monsoon that causes big waves and heavy rain, approximately 2,000 mm. of rain all the year round, and the temperature is approximately 23 oC. The appropriate time for visiting the islands is between February and April, although the temperature is quite hot but the sea is calm suitable for sailing. During monsoon (November and December) in the Gulf of Thailand always have big waves and windy. Traveling to Ang Thong National Park, Surat Thani Province is not safe. Thus, National Park office announced for temporary closing during 1 November - 23 December every year.