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Tarutao National Marine Park [1] comprises 51 islands in Satun Province, in southern Thailand.

[edit] Understand

Islands with permanent accommodation include the eponymous Ko Tarutao, Ko Adang, and the rapidly developing Ko Lipe. Ko Tarutao and Ko Adang feature park operated bungalows and campgrounds. Ko Lipe, outside the jurisdiction of the park, features numerous private accommodations.

[edit] History

Originally developed to house a prison, Ko Tarutao now is perhaps best known to American visitors as the setting of Survivor: Thailand, the 5th US season of the popular reality TV drama.

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Pre setup tents can be hired from the National Park Office on the island for 225B per night, which includes the cost of the tent site right behind the beach. The tents are not waterproof, fit 2 people without luggage, and are short for anyone over 5’10”. Luggage can be stored in the office to free up space in the tent. Tent sites are 30B per night if you bring your own tent.

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[edit] Stay safe

Beware of the strong and imprevisible currents that can be very dangerous. On Ko Lipe, there are some chords which help you to pull yourself back to the beach, but this is not the case on the other islands and the danger becomes relevant. So be safe, use fins if you have them, be physically prepared and ask your friends to watch you while you swim.

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