Declared a natinal park on 19 April, 1974 and ASEAN Heritage Parks and Reserves by UNESCO in 1982.
Thailand's first marine national park is renowned for its history and natural beauty. The best time for a visit is during November to April. Ko Tarutao, the largest island of the park, covers an area of 152 square kilometers. Most of the areas are mountains with a moist evergreen forest home to interesting species of plants and wildlife. There are many bays , both small and large, with beautiful beaches. In the sea, various species of fish , including endangered species of sea turtle, can be seen .
The word "Tarutao" was gradually changed from " Talotrao" in Malay, which means many bays.
Thailand's first marine national park is renowned for its history and natural beauty. The best time for a visit is during November to April. Ko Tarutao, the largest island of the park, covers an area of 152 square kilometers. Most of the areas are mountains with a moist evergreen forest home to interesting species of plants and wildlife. There are many bays , both small and large, with beautiful beaches. In the sea, various species of fish , including endangered species of sea turtle, can be seen .
The word "Tarutao" was gradually changed from " Talotrao" in Malay, which means many bays.