Similan Islands reopen with fresh upgrades for high season

Tourist hotspots in the Andaman Sea, including the famous Mu Ko Similan National Park on Similan Islands, will reopen next Tuesday, October 15, just in time for the high season. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has given the green light for visitors until May 15 next year.

Among the standout destinations is Koh Similan, the largest of the Similan Islands, famous for its natural beauty and iconic landmarks like Sail Rock and the quirky, boot-shaped Donald Duck rock. With its white coral-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, this island paradise is a favourite among snorkelers, divers, and sun-seekers alike.

To ensure visitors have a smooth and safe experience, national park officials have pulled out all the stops. Safety equipment and facilities have been thoroughly checked and repaired where needed.

Divers have also installed buoys to mark the snorkelling boundaries off Koh Similan and Koh Ba Ngu. Over at Koh Payu and Koh Bon, damaged ropes and equipment at piers used by ferries have been replaced.

This tropical gem in Phang Nga province is ready to welcome tourists again with open arms, boasting its famous horseshoe bay, perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and relaxing.

From Thai nationals to international travellers, everyone can enjoy the vibrant marine life and a plethora of aquatic activities, reported The Nation.

In related news, Maya Bay, the iconic destination in Krabi’s Phi Phi Islands, will welcome visitors once more after a two-month closure for environmental rehabilitation.

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), led by its Director-General Attapon Charoenchansa, confirmed the reopening of Maya Bay, Loh Samah Bay, and Lor Kor Bay, marking the end of their temporary closure from August 1 to September 30.

In other news, sailors from the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Third Area Command successfully rescued 143 tourists stranded on Racha Yai Island due to severe weather conditions and returned them safely to Phuket.