About Mu Ko Ra-Ko Phra Thong National Park
Mu Ko Ra-Ko Phra Thong National Park is a marine national park in Khura Buri District, Phang Nga Province, on the Andaman Sea coast of southern Thailand. Established in 1988, it covers about 365 sq km including islands Ko Ra and Ko Phra Thong, mangrove forests, coral reefs, savanna grasslands and long sandy beaches. It is notable for birdwatching, sea turtle nesting beaches and relatively undeveloped island landscapes.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote island park accessed only by boat from Khura Buri Pier. The park includes forested Ko Ra, flat savanna-covered Ko Phra Thong with extensive beaches, mangrove channels, and coral reefs. Facilities are basic with a park visitor centre, bungalows and campsites. Activities centre on beach walking, birdwatching, wildlife observation, snorkeling and kayaking in mangroves. There are no shops or ATMs on the islands.
Key highlights
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Long undeveloped sandy beaches on Ko Phra Thong and Ko Ra
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Unique coastal savanna grassland on Ko Phra Thong
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Extensive mangrove forests and tidal channels
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Important sea turtle nesting beaches
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Rich birdwatching with over 100 recorded species
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Coral reefs and snorkeling around offshore islands