Similan Islands Telephone, Internet and Wifi reception

There are currently two mobile phone masts in the Similan Islands, one from DTAC and one from AIS. From most locations around the Similans you will get a phone signal and will be able to connect to a 3G network.

Should the transmitters be switched off like they were in late October when we were there you will be completely cut off unless you walk to Haad Lek (small beach) on Koh Miang (island number 4) and ask the Royal Thai Navy if you can use their wifi.

Similan Islands internet cafe

Navy RIB on Haad Lek, Koh Miang

Similan Islands Tents and Bungalows

Last week we went to the Similan Islands by invite of the National Park Rangers to help prepare Koh Miang (Similan Island number 4) camp site for the up coming high season. The images below should give you an idea of what the bungalows and camp site are like. There are 25 bungalows, 20 with air con ad 5 with just fan cooling. There are also 20 two person tents. The tents were all empty when we were there and the tourist speedboats weren't yet arriving. The island was pretty idyllic. But I'm not sure I'd want to stay there in high season when they camp site is full of about 90 guests plus staff. Personally I'd prefer to stay on a boat. The Similan accommodation is notoriously hard to book anyway, it fills up well in advance.

Deep Andaman Queen Images

Here are some photos of Deep Andaman Queen liveaboard.