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Mu Ko Chumphon National Park

The Chumphon area is popular with Bangkok residents as it is the Gulf's nearest southern diving destination offering a wide selection of attractions, both natural and man-made, including spectacular beaches, over 40 perme-able-limestone islands, picturesque landscapes featuring waterfalls, caves and holy shrines. The other main islands in the group are; Ko NgamYai (east Cliff Rocks, Ko means island), Ko Ngam Noi , Ko Kalok , Ko Thalu , Ko Lak Ngam , Ko Samet , Ko Mattra, Ko Maphrao , Ko Lak Raet, Ko Lawa, Ko Kula , Ko Rang Ka Chiu , Ko Klaep , and Ko Khram.

Some parts of the park are included several hills eg. Khao Phongphang, Khao Bo Kha and Khao Chom Hiang where the highest peak located at the elevation of 255 m above MSL. Mu Ko Chumphon National Park covers a total area of 317 sq.kms. It also covers 70 km of the coast which includes sandy beach and mud flat. The park is relatively close to Chumphon town located 30 kms east in Hat Sai Ri.

Ko Chorakhae (Chorakhae Island) Located in the northern end of national park in Amphoe Pathio. On this island, you can find the coral.

Ko Ngam Yai (Ngam Yai Island) Be the swallow consession island. Surrounding area of this island, 17 kilometers from headquarters is the area of scuba diving and see the perfect and beautiful coral.

Ko Maltra (Maltra Island) This is the important shallow diving area. Maltra Island is far from the national park office about 6.5 kilometers.

Ko Thong Lang (Thong Lang Island) Thong Lang Island, There is a beautiful white beach here.

Ko Rangka Chio (Rangka Chio Island) The swallow conssion island which appeared the signature of his majesty the king rama 5th, at the time of his visit.

Mangrove Forest Nature Trail This board walk, leading to mangrove forest, includes interpretative information for those wishing to understand more about the mangrove forest they are visiting.

Dive Sites Local diving is concentrated around the outer islands and rocky outcrops in the area north and southeast of Chumphon sea. The nearer offshore islands are greatly effected by freshwater runoff and thus have unhealthy corals and little marine life; they are not really suitable for diving.

National Parks - South Thailand
Mu Ko Chumphon National Park	Chumphon
Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park	Krabi
Khao Phanom Bencha National Park	Krabi
Mu Ko Lanta National Park	Krabi
Than Bok Khorani National Park	Krabi
Hat Khanom - Mu Ko Thale Tai National Park	Nakhon Si Thammarat
Khao Luang National Park	Nakhon Si Thammarat
Khao Nan National Park	Nakhon Si Thammarat
Namtok Si Khit National Park	Nakhon Si Thammarat
Namtok Yong National Park	Nakhon Si Thammarat
Ao Manao - Khao Tanyong National Park	Narathiwat
Budo - Su-ngai Padi National Park	Narathiwat
Namtok Sipo National Park	Narathiwat
Namtok Sai Khao National Park	Pattani
Ao Phang-nga National Park	Phang-nga
Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park	Phang-nga
Khao Lampi - Hat Thai Mueang National Park	Phang-nga
Mu Ko Ra - Ko Phra Thong National Park	Phang-nga
Mu Ko Similan National Park	Phang-nga
Mu Ko Surin National Park	Phang-nga
Si Phang-nga National Park	Phang-nga
Khao Pu - Khao Ya National Park	Phatthalung
Sirinat National Park	Phuket
Laem Son National Park	Ranong
Lam Nam Kraburi National Park	Ranong
Mu Ko Phayam National Park	Ranong
Namtok Ngao National Park	Ranong
Mu Ko Phetra National Park	Satun
Tarutao National Park	Satun
Thale Ban National Park	Satun
Khao Nam Khang National Park	Songkhla
San Kala Khiri National Park	Songkhla
Kaeng Krung National Park	Surat Thani
Khao Sok National Park	Surat Thani
Khlong Phanom National Park	Surat Thani
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park	Surat Thani
Tai Rom Yen National Park	Surat Thani
Than Sadet - Ko Pha-ngan National Park	Surat Thani
Hat Chao Mai National Park	Trang
Bang Lang National Park	Yala