Tarutao Islands, on the Andaman Sea close to the border with Malaysia. Described by Lonely Planet Guide as “one of the most beautifully isolated and pristine costal areas in Thailand.”
Designated by UNESCO as an ASEAN Heritage site, the park consists of 51 islands. The main island, Koh Tarutao, was used for filming the American TV show “Survivor” and features tidal rivers, old-growth mangrove forests, old-growth hardwood forests, limestone karst islands and lots of wildlife.
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