The unmissable Similan Islands in Thailand

If you are a traveler who loves the ocean, diving, and exploration, then you must not miss the Similan Islands in Thailand. These are some of the most beautiful, unspoiled islands in the world, with a rich and diverse marine life and spectacular coral reefs, providing a world-class underwater paradise for deep-sea divers. It was designated as a national park in 1982. The Similan Islands (Similan Islands, Thai กาะสิมิลัน) are located 90 kilometers northwest of Phuket Island in the Andaman Sea in Thailand, composed of 9 islands, officially established on September 1, 1982, and became the 43rd national park in Thailand. The word Similan comes from the Malay word 'sembilan', meaning 'nine', because there are nine islands here, numbered 1 to 9. Because the Similan Islands are located in the monsoon affected area, they are closed every year from May 15 to October 31, and only open to the public from November 1 to May 14 of the following year. This is done to protect the natural environment and ecological balance here, allowing them time to recover and renew.