Diamond of the Thai Gulf

Kho Man Nok, Man Mok Island, Rayong province Thailand

Jade of Andaman

Kho Kai, Egg island, Phang-Nga provicne Thailand

Angel of God

Kho Surin, Surin National Park, Phang-Nga province Thailand

Private life

Kho Maiton, Maiton island, Phuket Thailand

Life on earth

Kho Tao, Turtle Island, Chumporn province Thailand

Kho Tao, 'Turtle Island' is so called because of its shape. A small island covering only 8 1/2 square miles, it takes two hours to reach by express boat from Thong Sala on Kho Phangan, three to four hours by the regular ferry. Almost untouched by development, the island offers coral reefs make it ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling, and there are a few simple bungalow facilities, the majority on the western and southern coasts of the island.

Border to heaven

Kho Pa Yam, Pa Yam Island, Ranong province Thailand

Kho Pa Yam where a company produces cultured pearls. More hot spring; one of which produces 130 gallons of hot (158'F) water a minute as well as tin mines can be found as Hat Sompin, about an hour away from Ranong by car.

Remarkable island

Kho Kood, Kood island, Trat Province Thailand

Further land

Kho Mak, Mak island, Trat Province Thailand

Echo from the sea

Kho Chang or Chang island, Trat Province Thailand

Kho Chang, the second largest Thai island after Phuket, lies off the coast of Trat province, near the Cambodian border. Along with fifty other nearby islands, Kho Chang comprises a beautiful marine national park, with numerous beaches and coral reefs. Ferries leave several times daily for the island from Laem Ngob on the mainland.

The pearl of Asia

Kho Phuket Thailand

To sailors of the 16th and 17th centuries, Phuket was known as 'Junkceylon' or 'Jonkcelaon'; only in relatively modern times did Thailand's largest offshore island acquire its present name 'hill', referring to its mountainous terrain.
The Sea Gypsies or Chao Ley are probably Phuket's oldest inhabitants. While some still live on board their boats in other parts of the Andaman Sea.
The pleasure of Phuket; Now leading international resort, Phuket has a wide range of attractions for visitors. Most are still centered around its renowed beaches: para-sailing, surfing, water-skiiing, deep sea fishing and romantic cruises on chartered boats.