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Koh Phangan It is located about 20 kilometers north of Koh Samui, takes about 30 minutes to travel and 100 kilometers from the province. Koh Phangan has an area of 170 square kilometers. It is one of 48 islands located in Ang Thong Chong. The landscape of Koh Phangan has mountains in the middle of the island. extending from north to south There is a plain on the west side of the island.
En the east is a mountain range jutting the sea Some places have small bays and bays where boats can park in certain seasons. Monsoon period from October until January There will be an east wind blowing through which is not suitable for traveling. Koh Phangan has white beaches. Clear sea water, nice to swim in many beaches. Shady with trees on the beach The tranquility of the beaches on the island is a charm that tourists will find.
Koh Phangan is an island that has been inhabited for a long time. It is assumed that the first people who came to live on Koh Phangan were probably Malay guests who lived in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. or they are guests who come from Pattani to live mainly fishing By noting the name of the island and some places on the island. Attractions within the park include:
Thong Sala is the largest community in Koh Phangan District. It is the center of business dealings and is the location of the passenger pier for traveling to Surat Thani, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, with banks, tour agencies, hotels, restaurants, a songthaew parking lot.
Than Sadet Waterfall National Park Formerly known as Namtok Phaeng Forest Park, it covers an area of 41,250 rai, including the Koh Phangan National Forest Reserve. and forest areas outside the national forest reserve Including various islands around Koh Phangan, the park still maintains the state of the forest intact. There are many different types of plants. And there are orchids that have the largest trunk in the world, such as Phet Huang or Wan Hang Chang. by a trunk that is more than three meters tall.
When flowering, the peduncle is more than two meters long. The flowers are large, about 10 cm., the petals are green to golden yellow. and there were reddish-brown spots scattered all over the place. The richness of the forest has resulted in a wide variety of wildlife such as wild deer, wild boar, southern spectacled langur and musk.
Including various birds, the park has a tree that is a symbol. Pha Nga or Wa The highest peak is Khao Ra, with a height of 627 meters, is an important watershed source of Koh Phangan. The weather is cool all year round. Getting There can be rented a car from Thong Sala Beach, which is 5 kilometers from the national park.
Phaeng Waterfall is the location of the National Park office. It is a beautiful multi-tiered waterfall such as Phaeng Noi, Than Nam Rak, and Than Kluay Mai, one of the small streams of Namtok Phaeng (Phaeng in dialect means a small cascade of rock sheds representing the moisture of the forest).
With water flowing throughout the year that represents the integrity of the forest and has a nature trail Phaeng Waterfall - Dome Sila Viewpoint, a distance of 2.5 kilometers, takes 1 hour to walk along the waterfall. slightly steep Along the way you will find various plants, streams and waterfalls. that remains natural including orchids Orchids that are the symbol of the park as well.
Dome Sila Viewpoint 500 meters away from the office of the National Park is a viewpoint and watch the beautiful sunset.
Than Sadet Waterfall in Ban Tai Subdistrict It is a waterfall that King Rama V used to visit and was given the name. It is also a very favorite waterfall. by having visited 14 times throughout the reign. In addition, the reign of King Rama 6, King Rama 7, along with his wife and King Rama IX used to visit and has inscribed a monogram on every stone around the waterfall
Getting to Than Sadet Waterfall Can go both by boat and by car. If traveling by boat When entering Than Sadet Bay, you will find the beauty of strangely shaped rocky mountains and white sandy beaches. When getting out of the boat and walking a short distance, you will find a stream with water flowing through it, colliding with many rapids. making noise according to the speed of the current During October - January
Can't take a boat to the waterfall And if it is a car, it must be a high-performance car to be able to travel. But if it's rainy season, the journey will be very difficult. because the way through it will be a steep slope and a high mountain Traveling must be especially careful as the national park does not have accommodation services. But there are tents for rent or you can bring your own tent.
For more information contact Than Sadet Waterfall National Park - Koh Phangan, P.O. Box 1, Koh Phangan District Surat Thani Province 84280 Tel. 077-23827
How to get there: Surat Thani - Koh Phangan
1. Ferries of Raja Ferry Company leave Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan at 10.00, 14.00 and 18.00, arrive Koh Phangan at 12.30, 16.30 and 20.30, the fare is 180 baht/person.
2. An express boat of Songserm Rung Rueng Company Limited leaves Surat Thani 1 trip per day at 8:00 a.m., takes about 1 hour, the fare is 250 baht.
3. Sleeping boat, contact at Bandon Pier, boat departs at 11:00 PM, arrives Koh Phangan at 6:00 AM, takes about 6 hours, fare is 150 and 200 baht, Koh Samui - Koh Phangan.
The express boat from Songserm Rung Rueng Company Limited departs from Nathon Pier 3 times a day at 09.00, 11.00 and 16.00. It takes about 1 hour, the fare is 120 baht. For more information, call 0 2280 7897, Koh Samui Office Tel. 0 7742 0157.
Lomprayah High Speed Boat Co., Ltd. provides cruising services on the Chumphon-Koh Tao-Koh Phangan-Koh Samui route 1 trip per day. For inquiries, please call 0 7723 8412 (Koh Phangan branch) or at the Bangkok office Tel. 0 2629 2569-70 or at the website. www.lomprayah.com Attractions on Koh Phangan.
Category: Nature and Wildlife
Group: Islands
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