An old saying ‘Pattalung has land, Nakorn owns ports, Songkhla owns wells, and Trang owns fields’ described the geographical features of these 4 provinces in Southern Thailand. Trang ‘mee na,’ or Trang has a number of fields, means the people work in agriculture. The whole picture of Trang shows the civilization of economy not only in the past but also at present. The image of the past is the beauty or valuable history and the beauty at present are the geographical characteristics which are distinct from elsewhere.

Scattered along the 119 km coast are houses on both banks. The people here are generous and kind. The sand is delicate and the clear water of the seas reflect the white clouds in the beautiful sky. On each beach, the forests are fertile and there is a good source of fish.

The 47 islands in the north are under the responsibility of the National Park Had Chaomai Office and the islands in the south belong to the National Park Petra Island group. The white sandy beaches, blue clear water, attractive caves and the range of corals both in the shallow and deep water, are a heaven for all visitors.

The Ngai (Hai) Island is located south of Lanta Island and 12 kilometres off the coast of Trang. The mountains of the island, that measures 4 x 2 kilometres are covered by moist evergreen forest, while the lowlands along the coast have been used to plant coconut palms for generations. Parts of the island’s coast are rocky headlands, while the eastern coast features some beautiful sand beaches. Crab-eating monkeys and monitor lizards come out of the mountains and can be seen in the plantations, while migrating birds are using the islands uninhabited western and northern parts to rest from their journey. Snorkelling is easy along the western and southern coast, where some reefs can be reached from the beach, while Waen and Chueak Islands offer superb snorkelling along its high rising cliff.

Muuk Island is one of the biggest islands of Trang Province and inhabited by about 300 Muslim families, who earn their living on fishing. With the exception of a small sandy peninsula to the east, most of the island is mountainous. The only village, including a police station, a health centre, 2 schools and 2 mosques, occupies this area of flat land and borders two beaches, namely Ao Klang and Ao Huanon. Some resorts of Muuk Island are on the neighbouring Ao Makham Beach, that is located to the north. In this area, the water is very shallow and the coral-covered coast fells dry during low tide. Other resortsd are located on Had Farang to the west.

Emerald Cave on the west coast of Muuk Island can be reached only by boat and has an entrance on the bottom of high-rising cliffs which is narrow but wide enough for boats to pass through during low tide. However, most visitors prefer to swim into the darkness and through the winding cave, a distance of 80 metres. While the sun colours the water in an array of green, emerald and turquoise shades at the entrance, the exit leads to a shady valley located between steep cliffs and with white sand on the beach. Everyone should ensure to be out of the cave before the tide comes in or they won't get out.

Kradan Island also called Koh Ha by the locals, is approx 16 kilometres east of Chao Mai Cape and belongs to Haad Chao Mai National Park since its establishment in 1981. The island has several beaches, some of them the most beautiful dazzling white beaches of the region. Besides some basic private bungalows, accommodation in tents can be booked with the National Park Office. Snorkelling is easy in the clear waters off the eastern coast, where some reefs are close to the beach.

Sukorn Island is the new destination in Southern Trang Province, far from the crowds, but easy to reach. Deepest Thai country-side and 'off the beaten track': on Sukorn Island life is going on much as it always has been, which is fine with visitors who don't want to feel like tourists. Sukorn Island lies off the coast of southern Trang Province and measures 8 x 4 kilometres. The island is rather flat, only 2 hills reach heights of 150 metres, on one of them is the viewpoint overlooking the Andaman Sea and the island itself. Sukorn Island has about 2500 inhabitants, mainly fishermen and farmers, who live in 4 villages. Recently, there were only 6 cars on the island, transportation is by foot and motorbike.

A school, a police station and a health centre are on the island. Be welcome to meet the friendly Sukorn people during walking- or (mountain-) bike trips. Enjoy the islands "green" nature, see how rubber-latex is "tapped" from the trees, and watch how the fresh fish arrives with the local fishermen on the many beaches. Sukorn Island is the ideal basis for visits to the rocky islands of Koh Petra National Park, as there are Lao Liang, Petra, and Takiang Islands.