Trang National Parks

Amphoe Palian

Mu Koh Phetra National Park

is a marine national park in Amphoe Palian and Amphoe Langu in Satun. The area was proclaimed a national park on 31 December 1994 and comprises islands such as Koh Phetra, Koh Khao Yai, Koh Lanti, Koh Lidi, Koh Bulon, Koh Laoliang, and Koh Praoma. Access can be from Pak Bara Pier in Satun. The most suitable time for a visit is during December-April. There is tourist accommodation near park headquarters.
For more information, please contact the National Parks Division, Royal Forestry Department at tel. 579-7223 and 579-5734 or the Mu Koh Phetra National Park Division, Mu 4, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Langu, Satun, tel. (074) 781572.

Amphoe Sikao

Hat Chao Mai National Park

is a marine national park covering 2 districts that are Kantang and Sikao. The park’s coastline is about 20 kilometers. The park headquarters is at Chang Lang Beach in Tambon Mai Fat, approximately 47 kilometers from the city. To get there, take the Trang-Sikao-Pak Meng road (Highway No. 4162) for 40 kilometers and then 7 kilometers more on a road paralleling the beach to the park headquarters.
Land-based attractions of the park are Pak Meng Beach, Chang Lang Beach, San Beach, Yao Beach, Yong Ling Beach, Chao Mai Beach, and Chao Mai Cave. All are easily accessible by car. Moreover, there are 7 other islands in the Trang Sea for which the park is responsible. They are Koh Muk, Koh Kradan, Koh Chuak, Koh Pling, Koh Waen, Koh Meng, and Koh Chao Mai. The area was proclaimed a national park on 14 October 1982. The park also has the Marine Natural Study Center, tel. (075) 210664) and the Tourist Service Center. Accommodation is available on the island.

For more details, please contact the National Parks Division, Royal Forestry Department, tel. 579-7223 and 579-5734 or Hat Chao Mai National Park, Mu 5, Tambon Mai Fat, Amphoe Sikao, Trang, P.O. Box 9, tel. (075) 210099.