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Attractions in the Tarutao National Park
Koh Tarutao lt is the largest island of the park, covering an area of152 sq km. Most of the areas are mountains with a moist evergreen forest, interesting spants and wildlife. Some part of the area is a mangrove forest. There are meny bays, both small and large, with beautiful beaches. Ln the sea, various species of sh, including 4 endangered species of sea turtle, can be been. The word ‘Tarutao’ was gradually changed from ‘Talotrao’ in Malay, which means having many bays.Apart from an abundance of nature, Koh Tarutao has a memoradle history. ln
1936, the government had a policy for the Department of Corrections to set up a reformatory estate and a prison. Being a remote island having natural elements which pose obstacles against escape. Tarutao was, therefore, chosen for this purpose. An ofcebuilding, houses for warders, a sleeping hall for prisoners, and an occupational training centre, were built at Ao Talo Wao and Ao Talo Udang. ln 1938, the rst group of 500 prisoners was sent to the island. The number of prisoners gradually increased to a maximum of 3,000. Ln 1939, the government sent 70 more political prisoners resulting from the Bowondet and Nai Sip rebels, to be detained at Ao Talo Udang.In 1941, World War ll caused an impact on the Tarutao reformatory estate and made it be in short of food and medicine. As a result, a great number of prisoners died of illness. The warders and some peisoners decided ot attack commercial ships sailing in the sea at the Straits of Melaka and rob goods from them. There-fore, commercial ships were scared to come by the area. In 1946, the British government who ruled Melaka at the time suppressed the pirates of Tarutao by force upon permission from the Thai government. Later, the Department of Corrections announced the dissolution of the Tarutao reformatory estate estate. After that, the island was left deserted for 26 years. On 19 April 1974, the Royal Forest Department declared the establishment of the Tarutao National Park, the rst-ever marine national park of Thailand.
Tarutao National Park
Tarutao National Park is the rst marine national park of Thailand. The park is renowned for its history and natural beauty. It is located in the Andaman Sea, around 40 km. from the town of Satun or 22 km. off the shore from the Pak Bara pier. To the north, the park borders the Mukoh Phetra National Park, and to the south it borders the boundary waters between Malaysia and Thailand. The parkcovers an area of about 1,490 sq km. including islands and sea. Of the total 51 islands, there are 7 large islands; namely, Koh Tarutao, Koh Adang, Koh Rawi, Koh hlipe, Koh Klang, Koh Batuang, and Koh Bitsi. These islanda have been formed into two major groups namely Muko h Tarutao and Mukoh Adang – Rawi. The area was declared a national park on 19 April 1974, and ASEAN Heritage Parks and Reserves by UNESCO in 1982. The best time for a visit is during November to April.
Ao Phante Melaka
Ao Phante Melaka lt is a bay with a clean long white beach. The headquarters of the Tarutao National Park is located here. There is a tourist service centre where an exhibition has been held about the nature and history of Tarutao.This bay also offers a viewpoint for a beautiful sunset. From Ao Phante Melaka, visitors can walk up to a viewpoint on Pha To Bu (To Bu Cliff).
Ao Talo Udang
It is a bay located to the south of the island, 8 km. from Ko Langkawi. The Park’s Ranger Station To To 2 (Tolo Udang) is situated here. In the past, it was where political prisoners from the Bowondet and Nai Sip rebels were detained.
Namtok Ludu
It is a small beautiful waterfall, around 3 km. from Ao Son. There is a nature trail Ao Son to Namtok Ludu.
Tham Chorakhe
It is a cave of 300 m. in depth. Lnside, beautiful stalactites and stalagmites can be found in different forms. To visit the cave, take a long-tailed boot for around 20 minutes. The boat cruises along khlong Phante Melaka (Phante Melaka Canal) where numerous mangrove trees grow all along its banks. About an hour is needed to explore the inside of the cave. Visitors should bring their own torches. For more information, contact the Visitor Service Centre of the park.
Pha To Bu Viewpoint
Pha To Bu is a cliff 60 m above sea level A 20-minute-walk up to the viewpoint passes by a dry evergreen forest. The viewpoint is behind the park’s headquarters, overlooking the beach of Ao Phante Melaka, Koh Bulon, Koh Klang, Koh Khai, Koh Adang, Kah Rawi, and Mukoh Phetra. A beautiful scene of the sunset can also be seen from here.
Ao Son
It is 8 km. from the park’s headquarters. This curve-shaped bay sandy beaches whics which are interspersed with rocky beaches. It is also an egg-laying ground for sea turtles. A camping site is provided. A food and beverge service is available. There are small waterfalls: Namtok Ludu and Namtok Lopo. This is an ideal place for forest trekking and a nature study.
Ao Talo Wao
It is a bay located to the east of the island, and provides another viewpoint for a beautiful sunrise. The Park’s Ranger Station To To 1 (Talo Wao) is situated here. It is a historical area where the reformatory estate for detention and critical prisoners was established. Nowadays, the park has imitation buildings of the past, such as houses of the warders, a sleeping hall of prisoners, an occupational training cemetery of 700 corpses, etc., constructed in the area.
Ao Mo Lae
It is 4 km rfom the park’s headquarters. The bay possesses a clean white sandy beach. There is a beautiful grove of coconut trees amidst tranquility, as well as bungalows suitable for recreation. Nature Trail
Nature Trail From the park’s headquarters in the area of Ao Phante Melaka, a nature trail goes through on evergreen forest to Ao Talo Wao. This 12 kilometre path is anked by dense woods and shady plants. Wild animals such as common wild pig, mouse deer, and many interesting species of bird, particularly hornbill, can be often seen along the way.
Another nature trail is to Ao Chak, Ao Mo and Ao Son. The 8-kilometre walk takes about 2 hours to pass through a virgin rain forest, and is suitable for bird-watching; for example, hornbill and drongo.
Cruising Route around the Island
Cruising Route around the Island To study the nature as part of ecotourism, the park provides boats with guiding ofcers for a visit to the beaches. The one-day boat trip will take visitors to see birds at Ao Chak; the white sandy beach at Ao Chak; the white sandy beach at Ao Son which is the longest one on Koh Tarutao; historical traces at Ao Talo Udang; and nature at Ao Talo Wao; dive on a coral reef, and mangrove forest For more information, contact the Visitor Service Centre on the island.