Samae San Island

The northern cluster surrounds Samae San Island, while the southern subgroup is centered on Ko Chuang.

Hin Chalam (Shark Rock) is five kilometres to the south of the southern end of the group.

[1] The Ko Kham Undersea Park is part of a royal project of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn that preserves the plants and animals of the sea and island.

[2] Visitors are restricted, although tourist attractions on the island include fishing, swimming, bicycle riding and hiking.

[4][failed verification][5] Since the island is within a military area, off-limits for casual tourists, booking has to be done through local travel agents.

Thai marines prepare for amphibious assault training with U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2013 at Camp Samae San. 6 June 2013.