Ko Surin Nuea

Koh Surin Nuea is the main island of Surin Archipelago. Separated from Koh Surin Tai only by 200 meters of shallow sea, at low tide you can walk from one to the other. Koh Surin Nuea has many bays with white sand beaches and the typical vegetation subtropical. Limited areas of mangrove forests are located in the brackish waters of Mae Yai Bay. Ao Chong Kaad is the main bay on island. Located in the south of island, it has a pristine white sand beach surrounded by crystal clear water, which is ideal for both snorkelling and scuba diving. Among the thick vegetation of the bay there is the reception house of Park HQ on archipelago. Here there are the Park campsite, a laundry service, a small shop, a restaurant, toilets with shower facilities, and a small Scuba Centre for rent diving and snorkelling equipment. The Park campsite provides 16 bungalows for 2 persons each at 2,000 THB per night; the tents cost 300/450 THB per night. While those who has their own tents will pay 40 THB fee person per each overnight stay. Ao Mai Ngam is the other most known bay of Koh Surin Nuea. Located in the west coast, it is accessible by a walking path along 2 km from the HQ. The path named Ao Mai Ngam Nature Trail through an evergreen forest allowing you to appreciate the pristine nature of the island. Along the path, can be seen various species of flora and wildlife such as Mouse Deer, Flying Lemur, Nicobar Pigeon and Pied Imperial Pigeon. The large bay is characterized by a long curved beach with soft white sand and calm crystal waters. Behind the beach there is another campsite with toilets, shower facilities and a cafeteria with limited choice of meals. Ao Sai En is situated east of island. Here lives one of two small communities of ethnic minority Moken, also known as Chao Ley or sea gypsies. Please not that except the Moken village and campsites, most of the land area on islands is off limits to the visitors; is provided a fine of 2,000 THB for offenders.Read More