Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park

• Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park is located along the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand in Rayong Province, covering both land and sea areas. It includes Samet Island, Chan Island, Talu Island, Kudi Island, Makham Island, and Plai Tin Island, as well as Khao Laem Ya and the western coastline of Khao Laem Ya. • The topography consists of granite mountains in the areas of Khao Pled and Khao Laem Ya, with the highest point being 108 meters above mean sea level. There are sandy beaches and shallow sea waters stretching along an area known as Mae Ramphueng Beach, approximately 12 kilometers long. • The distribution of plant species in Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park varies according to the topography, which can be classified into dry evergreen forests and beach forests. • In terms of underwater resources, coral reefs can be found around Samet Island, Kudi Island group, and Talu Island. The diversity of marine life includes table corals, bush corals, boulder corals, brain corals, mushroom corals, soft corals, orange cup corals, barrel sponges, sea leeches, hawksbill turtles, sea anemones, clownfish, black long-spined sea urchins, eight-banded butterflyfish, longfin bannerfish, blue-striped snapper, parrotfish, yellowback fusiliers, wrasses, moorish idols, pufferfish, trumpetfish, cone shellfish, tiger cowries, small cowries, ark clams, concrete clams, spiny oysters, hermit crabs, and mute crabs, among others. • Travel to Samet Island can be done by car, boat, and public transportation.