Hello...Summer is so hot, let's go to the sea.

The destination is Chumphon Province, the gateway to the south (this is my second time here).

Departed by Chokonan VIP bus,รอบ 21.40 น. The ticket price is 524 baht (buy a round trip and get a discount, it's less than 400 baht). The seats are big, wide, comfortable to sit on, and the air conditioning is cool. The journey takes about 6 hours. We arrived at the Chokonan bus station at 4 am. What should we do now? We arrived too early. -_-"

Wait for the sky to get a little brighter, then take a yellow songthaew (Chumphon-Sapli line) (opposite the Chokonan bus stop, in front of the market) to Tung Wua Laen Beach, our accommodation for this trip.

The car ride took about half an hour. We arrived at the accommodation at 6 am, and the receptionist was surprised to see us so early. Haha! We wanted to check in, but unfortunately, all the rooms were full. So we just hung around in front of the hotel, waiting for the sunrise.



As the morning progresses, the sun becomes stronger.


After soaking in the sea in front of me for a while, I checked in to the hotel. The sea was clear, clean, and spacious. It cost 1,000+ baht per night (booked through Agoda).

Although it's not a sea view, you can see the sea from the side. But to be honest, I almost always keep the curtains closed because it's so hot.

Fully equipped bathroom

Today, I need to sleep early to gain some energy because tomorrow I have a day trip to go scuba diving with Siam Catamaran ZZzzzz... http://www.siamcatamarantours.com/

A new morning, the car picked us up at the hotel around 8.30 am. This trip, we bought a tour from the Thai Travel Fair for 999 baht, down from the regular price of 1,250 baht. We chose to go snorkeling at 4 islands: Koh Matra, Koh Lak Raed, Koh Langka Jiew, and Koh Lawa.

Upon arrival at the Siam Catamaran office, you will need to check in and receive a towel and snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel) for each person.

Due to the large number of tourists today, we took a 3-story boat. The boat is fully equipped with amenities such as TV, bathroom, coffee, Ovaltine, drinking water, and snacks. Ready!!

The pier is located near the mouth of the Chumphon River, where various fishing boats are moored. The water in this area is not very clear, so you have to swim for a while before you can see the clear blue seawater. Today, the weather is quite good, the waves are not strong, making it ideal for diving. ^___^

After about an hour's sail, we reached Koh Matra. On this island, there is a place to stay called Lung Khao Homestay. If you want to stay in a private, quiet place on the island, try contacting them.

This is a great place for snorkeling, with abundant fish and beautiful coral reefs. Let's take a look and see what we can find.

From Koh Matra, a 15-minute boat ride takes you to the main island of Koh Raed, which is a highlight of the trip. The island is teeming with purple sea anemones, which can be seen everywhere you look.




There are plenty of fish in the sea.


Let's continue watching the swaying anemones in the water.

Soooooooooooo good \^O^/

After being satisfied with the scenery and the food, the staff called us to board the boat and have lunch. Soon after, we headed to Langkawi Island, which is a concession island for swiftlet nests. Therefore, outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering the island.

The fish and sea anemones here are no less impressive.

Crystal clear water

Then head to La Wa Island, an island teeming with white sea anemones.

I saw a clownfish too, but I took a video and don't know how to post it -_-"

It was about time. After visiting 4 islands, we were all exhausted. The boat arrived at the pier around 4 pm. The car that picked us up this morning also dropped us off at the hotel as usual. Let's take a shower, freshen up, and go find something to eat! 555+…

The next day, there was another day trip to Crocodile Island, Big Ngam Island, and Small Ngam Island.

But...it seemed like fate was playing tricks. Last year, I was only able to take a few photos at Koh Ngam Yai before my camera battery died, and I didn't bring a charger.

This year, I was fully prepared and charged up, ready to take a lot of photos. But my camera broke! T_T

We'll probably have to fix it again next year, won't we? -_-"



Wow...go ahead, you're so beautiful.

I will come back to review again. ^__^


Thank you for watching. (-/\-)











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