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- Destinations
- Asia
- Thailand
- Phuket
- Similan Islands National Park
Similan Islands National Park
The Similan Islands have a reputation, even among the many Thai
islands, as one of the world's top scuba diving sites. The intense
blue waters are frames by white coral sand beaches, and are home to
intricate coral reefs and rock formations. The most famous dive
site in the Similan Islands is Richelieu Rock, where whale sharks
are commonly spotted. The Similan archipelago consists of nine
islands: Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu, Ko Miang, Ko Payan,
Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. Not all are open to visitors, and all are
virtually uninhabited. Many charters offer day trips to the Similan
Islands from Phuket and Phang Nga, but there are limited
accommodation opportunities as well.
Information & Facts
Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
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