The Similan Islands (Thai: เกาะสิมิลัน) is a group of islands in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand. It is a national park which was established in 1982. Since no tourist hotels are allowed in this national park it's still unspoiled as it should be :)
Similan Islands National Park was established after the one-year exploration by the Foresty department. The park is the archipelago consisting of nine islands which are Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu, Ko Miang (two adjoining islands), Ko Payan, Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. Recently, the park was expanded to included two remoted islands which are Ko Bon and Ko Tachai. The Similans are situated 70 kilometres from Phang Nga town. Similan is a Malay or Yawi word which means nine. Similan is one of the most famous diving sites in Thailand. means nine. Similan is one of the most famous diving sites in Thailand. It is located at 8°39′09″N, 97°38′27″E
Photo taken March 1995 - Minolta X-700 SLR camera with COKIN polaroid
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Ejohnsonphotography 48 months ago | reply
wow the occean looks tranquil, its beautiful
Dr.Fitz! 48 months ago | reply
beautiful. will try to go there on my next trip.
great work as always Ben,
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MeFirstO 47 months ago | reply
wow
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bellissima very nice shot and place
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chloegirly1 32 months ago | reply
The water is a beautiful, the colours are very deep and i love how clear this picture is.
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Looks like their floating in mid-air. AWesome pic!!
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Lanzun_varies_vague 20 months ago | reply
i was wondering - where this can be, such brilliant clear water ...
Ancie Cie 7 months ago | reply
Amazing.....