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A Visit to Adang and Group of Islands in Tarutao Marine National Park in Satun Province

We expect government regulations will allow this trip to go ahead. In the unlikely event that it is not possible we will give all members a full refund. During the trip we will follow all government Covid-19 guidelines.

Tarutao Marine National Park was declared in 1974 to protect forested islands, coral reefs and sea-turtle nesting beaches off the western coast of Satun province in southwest Thailand. With an area of 1,490 square kilometres, of which 84 percent is ocean, it is Southeast Asia’s largest marine reserve. The park is home to at least 860 vascular plant species, 30 mammals, 140 birds and 50 butterfly species.

The park features three island groups. Koh Tarutao, the largest island, reaches a maximum elevation of 708 metres above sea level. The Koh Adang – Koh Rawi group lies about 50 kilometres west of Tarutao. Midway between the two island groups lies a tiny cluster of islands, of which Ko Kai and Ko Klang are the largest. This marine national park is fairly accessible and has one of the best coral reefs in the Andaman Sea. The Siam Society is arranging an expedition for members to visit or revisit this far south marine national park from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 March 2020.

Members will be staying 3 nights at Koh Adang. The Adang group of islands, comprising  Adang, Rawi, Dong and Lipe, are largely granite rock and are the best sites for coral reefs. Steep and rugged, the highest point of Adang is about 702 metres and of Rawi 463 metres only. Members who enjoy spending a holiday at remote islands will have an opportunity to study the nature, take photos, swim, snorkel, and walk on the beach. Accommodation will be simple bungalows with simple Thai food only.

When

Thursday, 18 to Sunday, 21 March 2021

Leader

Khun Kanitha Kasina-Ubol, Managing Director of The Siam Society

Booking

The tentative programme will be as follows:

Thursday, 18 March
06:00 Meet at Bangkok Donmueang Airport, check-in at Air Asia counter.
Breakfast at own arrangement at the airport.
07:10 Depart Bangkok for Hat Yai by Air Asia flight FD3116
08:55 Arrive at Hat Yai Airport and proceed to Pak Bara Boat Landing in La-Ngu district.
11:45 Proceed by speed boat to Tarutao Marine National Park, having lunch at Koh Tarutao. Then proceed to Koh Khai and Koh Adang.
Enroute: Visit Koh Khai, a charming island in the middle between Koh Tarutao and Koh Adang. The soft sand and a spectacular rock-arch on this island make it worth a visit.
Check-in at a simple bungalow belonging to the Royal Forest Department; dinner and overnight at Koh Adang.
On the Island. Members will be staying at Koh Adang for 4 days and 3 nights. Sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling at various places in the area will be arranged. Meals will be served on the islands or on the boat.
Sunday, 21 March
Morning: At leisure.
Noon: After lunch, depart Koh Adang for Hat Yai Airport.
16:30 Arrive at the airport, check-in for Air Asia.
Dinner at own arrangement at the airport.
17:50 Depart Hat Yai for Bangkok by Air Asia flight FD3115
19:20 Arrive at Bangkok Donmueang Airport.
The Siam Society reserves the right to change the programme as necessary.

Booking

Note – To comply with the measures recommended by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions. The Society kindly ask our participants to follow the safety and precaution measures that have been declared by the government and health organisations.

The contribution of THB 22,000 (THB 23,000 for non-members), single room surcharge THB 2,250. will cover airfares, transportation as mentioned in the programme, accommodation for 3 nights (two persons per room), meals, gratuities and other costs incurred to make this trip possible. In addition, basic travel insurance is included. There is a 4% surcharge for credit/debit card payment to cover bank charges. Please pay by cash or cheque payable to “The Siam Society”. Alternatively, you can transfer the money to The Siam Society travel account at TMB Bank, Asoke Branch, saving account no. 053-2-18000-7. Please fax or e-mail the deposit or transfer docket to us.

For further information and bookings please contact Khun Prasert at Tel. 02-661-6470-3 ext. 504 or Khun Supanut Tel. 02-661-6470-3 ext. 506, Fax 02-258-3491 or email: supanut@thesiamsociety.org. The Society office is open from 09:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday.

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