Thailand: Ko Tarutao Marine National Park, Ko Tarutao, Ao Pante Malaka

Ao Pante Melaka is a long bay on the northwest shore of Ko Tarutao, with a fine sandy beach. The Ko Tarutao Marine National Park Headquarters are located here The Ko Tarutao Marine National Park Headquarters are located here , as well as a tourist service center which houses an exhibition covering the historical and natural background of the park. The Ko Tarutao Marine National Park Headquarters are located here , as well as a tourist service center which houses an exhibition covering the historical and natural background of the park. Just 5 miles (8km) to the south lies the marine frontier with Just 5 miles (8km) to the south lies the marine frontier with Malaysia's celebrated Langkawi Archipelago. Tarutao is world-famous for its pristine diving sites, rich marine life and outstanding natural beauty. Because of the location of the islands so far out to sea, the park is only safely accessible Because of the location of the islands so far out to sea, the park is only safely accessible during the northeast monsoon between November and April.