Sing tribe, the last seamen living a primitive life in their houseboats in Thailand, inhabit Ko Surin Tai beach. Opposite to the national park office, there is a carved wood sculpture similar to an American Indian totem. It is most revered by the seamen tribe. The tribe convene here annually for a 3-day gathering on the full moon night of the 3rd lunar month to pay respect to their totem spirits.

For accommodations in the area of the national park, contact the National Park Division, Foresty Department, Tel: 579-0529, 579-4842, or Mu Ko Surin National Park Office, Amphoe Khura Buri, Phangnga.

Remarks: The most appropriate time to go sightseeing in the Andaman Sea is from the beginning of November to mid summer around the end of April. However, prior to starting each trip information on weather status should be obtained from the Weather Forecasting Divition, Department of Meterology (Tel: 258-0437-9) in advnace for safety. Located on the northern rim of the Andaman Sea, and only 8 km. From the Thailand-Myanmar border. Mu Ko Surin is the meeting place of two ecosystems: the Tropical Rain Forest on the islands themselves and the largest, most beautiful and most abundant shallow water coral reef in Thailand.

Mu Ko Surin is the best place for snorkeling in Thailand, with rich marine life such as sea turtles and marine shrimps. There are also nature trails and a cultural site of interest, a Morgan community, the last of the Sea Gypsies who still live their traditional lifestyle according to the expansive seas