A forest situated in Sirinat National
Park near Ta Chatchai on Phuket's northern tip. Much prized by
scientists are the mangroves--saltwater swamps with unique
eco-systems. There are many unusual perennial plants to be found
here so anyone with an interest in horticulture will be enjoyable.
Among the more significant there are; mountain ebony (kong kang bai
lek), red cycas (prong daeng), black myrsina (samae dam), the Lady's
Nails quisqualis (leb mue nang), and various creepers and climbers.
There are also many mongrove-dwelling animals with unique
evolutionary characteristics. |
Sirinat National Park
This park wich covers an area of 90 square kilometers is located on
the road to the airport, 37 kms from Phuket town. It has long
secluded stretch of beautiful beaches, Hat Nai Thon, Hat Nai Yang,
Hat Mai Khao and Hat Sai Kaeo, where gigantic sea turggle ashore to
lay their eggs from November to February.