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Welcome to Island Hopping in the Andaman Sea of Thailand
Koh Ngai, Koh Kradan, Koh Muuk
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Koh Ngai or Hai Island is located south of Lanta Island and 12 kilometres off the coast of Trang. The mountains of the island, that measures 4 x 2 kilometres are covered by moist evergreen forest, while the lowlands along the coast have been used to plant coconut palms for generations. Parts of the island’s coast are rocky headlands, while the eastern coast features some beautiful sand beaches.
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Crab-eating monkeys and monitor lizards come out of the mountains and can be seen in the plantations, while migrating birds are using the islands uninhabited western and northern parts to rest from their journey. Snorkelling is easy along the western and southern coast, where some reefs can be reached from the beach, while Waen and Chueak Islands offer superb snorkelling along its high rising cliff.
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Ko Muuk Island is one of the biggest islands of Trang Province and inhabited by about 300 Muslim families, who earn their living on fishing. With the exception of a small sandy peninsula to the east, most of the island is mountainous. The only village, including a police station, a health centre, 2 schools and 2 mosques, occupies this area of flat land and borders two beaches, namely Ao Klang and Ao Huanon. The 2 resorts of Muuk Island are on the neighbouring Ao Makham Beach, that is located to the north. In this area, the water is very shallow and the coral-covered coast fells dry during low tide.
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Emerald Cave on the west coast of Muuk Island can be reached only by boat and has an entrance on the bottom of high-rising cliffs which is narrow but wide enough for boats to pass through during low tide. However, most visitors prefer to swim into the darkness and through the winding cave, a distance of 80 metres. While the sun colours the water in an array of green, emerald and turquoise shades at the entrance, the exit leads to a shady valley located between steep cliffs and with white sand on the beach. Everyone should ensure to be out of the cave before the tide comes in or they won't get out.
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Koh Kradan Island also called Koh Ha by the locals, is approx 16 kilometres east of Chao Mai Cape and belongs to Haad Chao Mai National Park since its establishment in 1981. The island has several beaches, some of them the most beautiful dazzling white beaches of the region. Besides some private bungalow developments, accommodation in tents can be booked with the National Park Office. Electricity is available from 18:00-20:00 during weekdays and until 22:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Snorkelling is easy in the clear waters off the eastern coast, where some reefs are close to the beach.
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