Upstream Sunrise

Snorkelling, Sunbathing and Swimming the Similans

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December 25th 2006
Merry Christmas!!! We just returned from the Similan Islands and plan to pick up my Dad at the airport today and finally be united to have a nice Christmas on the Ko Yao islands. But going back a few days… From the appropriately named Family Bungalow in Khao Lak, we awoke at sun rise to make our way to the marina, where we prepared to board our live-aboard boat for 3 days. The destination: ... 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