Charlotte's Shark

Similan Islands

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November 27th 2006
Well can words describe this place we have been to and what we saw? I will do my best! The Similan Islands are off the South West Coast of Thailand. 'Similan' means 9 in Malay. Not 100% too sure in Thai what it means but I think it could be 8, because this is the largest island of the 9 and is actually named 'Similan' so it might be the case. Anyway, we booked on a snorkelling and free diving bo ... read more

Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand » Ko Similan Marine NP

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more