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Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai or Tachai Island (เกาะตาชัย) is one of several of Similan National Park. The island was just

announced as open for tourism a few years ago. It is very attractive to travelers around the world, and also

it is considered by many to be the most beautiful island in Thailand. Because of the white sand beach

with blue and beautiful marine life.For these reasons it is often referred to as “Virgin Island”. Koh Tachai is located in the Andaman   Sea, between Similan National Park   and Surin National Park.

It belongs to Phang Nga province, south of Thailand and is far away from the coast approximately 70 km.      The island is closed from May 15th to November 1st of each year, and for the best time to visit

Tachai Island is February until April of each year.

History
Koh Tachai is one island of the Similan islands. It was discovered by one man name “Chai” and now

this island is named Tachai island. This island was just announced a few years ago. Koh Tachai often referred to

as the most beautiful in the Andaman Sea. The beach is spectacular with the white sand and blue clean water.

Moreover, it has an abundance of nature. For example, coral, shoal of fish, and so on. In the same way,

travelers can visit with nature or lay down on the beach to relax on holiday.

Activity
Koh Tachai is unique in Thai waters in that it holds equal appeal for both divers and snorkelers.

In this island is not only does this site have beautiful corals but there are many large fish there.

So, it is good for snorkeling too.There are leopard sharks, nurse sharks, and eagle rays.Hawksbill turtles

and whale sharks are regular visitor to these water.Moreover,on the beach has something wildlife

as well : Chicken Crabs and Hermit Crabs. The beach at Koh Tachai is spectacular with the white sand and

clean water. For these reasons it is often referred to as the Maldives of Thailand.

How to get in
Koh Tachai is situated between Similan and Surin National Marine Park, 135 kilometers north-west of Phuket

and 70 kilometers west of Koh Lak .Take speedboat from tour and it will take you to Tachai island. Enjoy the best place

for snorkeling in Thailand with a chance to see a huge variety of marine life and relax on the beautiful beach.