About Mu Ko Phetra National Park
Mu Ko Phetra National Park is a marine national park spanning the Andaman Sea coastline of Satun and Trang provinces, with its headquarters at Pak Bara in La-ngu District, Satun. Established on 31 December 1984 as Thailand's 49th national park, it covers about 494 sq km of islands, limestone cliffs, beaches and mangroves. It is notable for undeveloped islands, the stone castle of Prasat Hin Panyot, and snorkeling reefs.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a coastal marine park accessed by longtail boat from Pak Bara Pier. The park consists of about 30 islands and islets, limestone karsts, white-sand beaches, clear water, coral reefs, tidal flats and mangrove channels. Facilities are concentrated at the headquarters at Ao Noon and on some islands. Exploration is by boat with stops for swimming, snorkeling, photography and short beach walks. There are no large resorts inside the park.
Key highlights
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Prasat Hin Panyot (Stone Castle) - limestone karst formation rising from the sea
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Undeveloped islands such as Ko Phetra, Ko Lidi, Ko Khao Yai and Ko Bulon Le
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Clear-water beaches and coral reefs for snorkeling
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Ao Noon Bay and headquarters area with viewpoint and coastline scenery
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Mangrove forests, sea caves and tidal channels
History of Mu Ko Phetra National Park
Established on 31 December 1984 as Thailand's 49th national park, covering approximately 494.38 sq km (309,000 rai) of marine and coastal area in Satun and Trang provinces. The park was created to protect Andaman Sea islands, coral reefs, and coastal ecosystems.
Route
| By air | Fly to Hat Yai International Airport or Trang Airport, then travel by road to Pak Bara Pier for boat transfer to islands. |
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| By train |