Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park

Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Ang Thong National Park from Ko Wua Talap
Location in Thailand
Location	Surat Thani Province, Thailand
Nearest city	Surat Thani
Coordinates	9°37′22″N 99°40′30″E / 9.62278°N 99.67500°E / 9.62278; 99.67500Coordinates: 9°37′22″N 99°40′30″E / 9.62278°N 99.67500°E / 9.62278; 99.67500
Area	102 km²
Established	1980
Governing body	National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Mu Ko Ang Thong is a marine national park in the Gulf of Thailand, on the shores of the Surat Thani Province. It covers 42 islands in a total area of 102 km², of which only 18 km² are land. The park was established on 12 November 1980. The northern tip of Ko Phaluai is also part of the marine park. There is a ranger station, bungalows, shop and restaurant at Ko Wua Talap at Ao Phi.

The name "Ang Thong" (Thai: อ่างทอง) means "bowl of gold". "Mu Ko" (หมู่เกาะ) simply means "group of islands".

Since 2002 the park has been registered as Ramsar site number 1184.

Table of Islands

Nr	Island	Capital	Other Cities	Area (km²)	Population^{[lower-alpha 1]}
1	Northern Ko Phaluai	North beach Ranger Station		3	10
2	Ko Samsao	Ko Samsao		0.85	0
3	Ko Wua Chio	Ko Wua Chio		0.26	2
4	Ko Wua Talap	Ang Thong Station	Ao Phi	6.06	10
5	More Islands			7.5	0
Total:	Mu Ko Ang Thong	Ko Phaluai	Ko Wua Talap	18	20

Gallery

Panorama of Ang Thong National Park from the top of Ko Wua Talab Island
Panorama of Ang Thong National Park from Ko Wua Talab
Panorama of a beach, Ko Mae Ko
Panorama of a beach, Ko Wua Talab
Panorama, laguna of Ang Thong on Ko Mae Ko

External links

National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department

National parks, forest parks and wetlands in Thailand

National parks	Budo-Su-ngai Padi Chae Son Chaloem Rattanakosin Doi Inthanon Doi Khun Tan Doi Luang Doi Pha Hom Pok Doi Phu Kha Doi Phu Nang Doi Suthep-Pui Erawan Hat Khanom - Mu Ko Thale Tai Huai Nam Dang Kaeng Chet Khwae Kaeng Krachan Kaeng Krung Kaeng Tana Khao Khitchakut Khao Kho Khao Laem Khao Lak–Lam Ru Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang Khao Luang Khao Phanom Bencha Khao Phra Wihan Khao Sok Khao Yai Khlong Lan Khlong Phanom Khlong Wang Chao Khuean Srinagarindra Khun Chae Khun Khan Khun Nan Kui Buri Lam Nam Nan Lan Sang Mae Charim Mae Ping Mae Wa Mae Wong Mae Yom Mukdahan Nam Nao Nam Phong Namtok Chat Trakan Namtok Mae Surin Namtok Phlio Namtok Sam Lan Op Luang Pa Hin Ngam Pang Sida Pha Daeng Pha Taem Phu Chong–Na Yoi Phu Hin Rong Kla Phu Kao–Phu Phan Kham Phu Kradueng Phu Pha Man Phu Phan Phu Ruea Phu Sa Dok Bua Phu Sang Phu Soi Dao Phu Toei Phu Wiang Ramkhamhaeng Sai Thong Sai Yok Salawin Si Lanna Si Nan Si Phang-nga Si Satchanalai Sirinat Ta Phraya Tai Rom Yen Taksin Maharat Tat Mok Tat Ton Thale Ban Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan Thap Lan Thong Pha Phum Thung Salaeng Luang Wiang Kosai

Marine national parks	Ao Phang Nga Phang Nga Bay Hat Chao Mai Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet Khao Sam Roi Yot Laem Son Mu Ko Ang Thong Mu Ko Chang Mu Ko Lanta Mu Ko Phetra Mu Ko Similan Mu Ko Surin Tarutao

Forest parks	Khao Kradong Phae Mueang Phi Phu Chi Fa Phu Langka Phu Phra Bat Buabok Pranburi Sa Nang Manora

Wetlands	Bueng Boraphet Don Hoi Lot Krabi River Estuary Kraburi River Estuary Phayao Lake Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area

Notes

↑ The Islands area and population data retrieved from the 2012 census

References

In contemporary culture, the marine park was the location for the island paradise in the novel The Beach by Alex Garland

External links

Media related to Ang Thong National Park at Wikimedia Commons
Ang Thong National Marine Park travel guide from Wikivoyage

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