Khao
Laem Ya - Ko Samet Group National Park
In 1981 the area known as Khao Laem Ya
and the island of Ko Samet was designated as a nature reserve.
It is an area of great natural beauty which is enganced by the
tranquillity of the surroundings. Khao Laem Ya is located about
6.4 kilometers from the fishing village of Ban Phe. Ko Samet,
on which Sunthorn Phu, Thailand'greatest poet based his most
famous work, the story of Pra Apaimanee, lies about 40 minutes
boat journey offshore. The park also covers Mae Rumphueng Beach,
Ban Kon Ao and some islands near Ko Samet such as Ko Kudee,
Ko Kruai, Ko Khangkhao and Ko Platin. |
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