| Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park | |
| Iucn Category: | II |
| Map: | Thailand |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Surat Thani Province, Thailand |
| Nearest City: | Surat Thani |
| Coordinates: | 9.6228°N 99.675°W |
| Area Km2: | 102 |
| Established: | 12 November 1980 |
| Visitation Num: | 134,315 |
| Visitation Year: | 2019 |
| Governing Body: | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
Mu Ko Ang Thong is a marine national park in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani Province.[1] It covers 42 islands in a total area of 63,750 rai ~,[2] of which about are land and the rest is water. The park was established on 12 November 1980.[3] The northern tip of Ko Phaluai is also part of the marine park. There is a ranger station, bungalows, a shop, and a restaurant at Ao Phi Beach on Ko Wua Talap.
The name "Ang Thong" (Thai: อ่างทอง) means 'bowl of gold'. "Mu Ko" (หมู่เกาะ) simply means 'group of islands'.
Since 2002 the park has been registered as Ramsar site number 1184.[3]
Mu Ko Ang Thong is a national park located in shallow water near the shore. The average water depth is about 10m (30feet). [4]
| Nr | Island | Capital | Other Cities | Area (km²) | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ko Chueak | Ko Chueak | 1.62 | 0 | ||
| 2 | Ko Nok Taphao | Ko Nok Taphao | Ao Kruat, Ao Pla, Ao Uttra, | 3.32 | 200 | |
| 3 | Ko Phaluai | Ban Ao Sam | Ban Ao Song, Ban Ao Nueng, Ao nathap, Ao Luek | 19.1 | 500 | |
| 4 | Ko Raet | Ko Raet | 0.07 | 50 | ||
| 5 | Ko Samsao | Ko Samsao | 0.85 | 0 | ||
| 6 | Ko Wua Chio | Ko Wua Chio | 0.26 | 2 | ||
| 7 | Ko Wua Talap | Ang Thong Station | Ao Phi | 6.06 | 10 | |
| 8 | More Islands | 10 | 0 | |||
| Total: | Mu Ko Ang Thong | Ban Ao Sam | Ko Nok Taphao | 40 | 692 |