Hello, this trip is a trip to Koh Rok. It is the first time my daughter has visited the Andaman Sea.
Usually our family travels to the Gulf of Thailand, near Pattaya, Cha-am, Hua Hin. But this trip is special.
I was given the opportunity to review at Thavorn Palm Beach Resort for the first time with the support of sponsors.
Please review me. http://pantip.com/topic/34586885
Since I had the opportunity to travel far, and in the middle of the year, my younger brother who works in Phuket sent me a picture to show off.
This review is here. http://pantip.com/topic/34312347
So I didn't let the opportunity slip away. Book a one-day trip to Koh Rok
with Loveandaman is a new route that has been open for service not long ago. The coral reefs and beaches are very beautiful.
It is truly worthy of being called the Queen of the Andaman Sea.

Let's get to know Koh Rok better.

I want everyone to listen to me until the end. When I'm done, you might find yourself falling in love with Koh Rok without even realizing it.

If you really want to fall in love, you have to visit and experience it for yourself. Then you will know what it is like. Seeing is believing.

Let's start with the journey first.

The most important thing when traveling to Koh Rok is to stay in Phuket. If you ask why, Phuket, let's listen to the reasons.

1. The most convenient way to travel is by boat, which takes you directly to your destination.
2. Convenient for visiting other places such as Laem Phromthep, Old Town, and Sino-Portuguese.
3. There are many accommodations, restaurants, and dessert shops to choose from.
4. Diving tours are also important because they are the first thing that will create a lasting impression throughout our trip, including travel, food, and attentive service.

If you choose to travel like me, take a single boat. But if you choose to travel from the pier at Ban Sala Dan, you must be careful about your journey.

Let me read it to you. I found it while looking for information about travel.

[Spoiler] Click to reveal hidden text

Before the trip, Love Andaman will call to confirm the van for pick-up and drop-off. They will call in the evening, which is when I take my daughter swimming.

When I saw more than 10 missed calls, I was shocked and thought something was wrong. Haha, so I called back and we talked and arranged a place and time to meet at 7.40 pm.

However, the actual pick-up time was 7:30 AM. We waited in the van for other guests before departing. The van ride to the deep-sea port took approximately 30 minutes. Upon arrival,

Be the first to register to receive this Risbrand. This time we have blue.

If you haven't eaten anything, you can have a snack. There are cookies, sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee, and seasickness medication available. Please ask the staff there for more information.

I already had breakfast at the hotel, just water please.

Once the guests are ready, the guide will call them over to explain the trip and the rough itinerary. Today's guides are Bank and Panya.

Ready to board the boat. Please take off your shoes and put them in the basket before getting on board. There are not many tourists today.

This captain is the one who tricked me this time. Haha, he looks fierce but he's actually kind. He loves playing with children.

The original text is in English, so no translation is needed.

Upon boarding the boat for the first time, the guide will strike up a conversation as if to build a rapport, because after this we will have to entrust our lives to them. The guide will be everything to us: a photographer, a tow truck when we're diving, a temporary nurse, and a teacher who will always count the number of people before leaving the boat.

The boat ride took about 1.30 hours. I managed to sleep for about two hours. The waves and wind were relatively calm today.
I had checked the lunar calendar beforehand, so when the captain slowed down the engine, I immediately ran to the bow of the boat. I could see Koh Rok not far away.

The captain slowly let the boat drift, but my heart was beating fast, like someone who had never been to the sea. I thought to myself, "Hurry up, I can't wait any longer."

As the boat entered the area of emerald green water, the first sight I saw made me say to myself that it was worth the journey.

The boat slowly sailed around the cape to park on the other side of the beach. It was during this time that I pressed the shutter more than I breathed. Wherever I turned the camera,

Everything is beautiful.

The turquoise water contrasts with the white sand beach, the green line of trees and the deep blue background of the sky.

The image that I saw was like love at first sight, I was tricked into falling in love without realizing it.

I named this group of coral myself, Star Coral. It is located in front of the Koh Rok National Park office.

The beach where the park office is located. We will use it as a place to play in the water and have lunch. There is no phone signal on the island.

True has no signal. I'm not sure about other networks, but Dtac definitely has a signal on Koh Ha.

As the boat sails past the park office, it is recommended to take pictures at the front of the boat. The light at this time is very beautiful.

Then you will have beautiful pictures to show off to your friends.

The yellow buoy line is an area for swimming and snorkeling. Boats and speedboats are not allowed to park there. The captain must take a detour.

This fund will be used to send tourists who do not go diving at the first point near Koh Rok Noi. Let me tell you in advance, those who don't go will regret it.

Although you can't go there, you can still snorkel in front of the beach. There are coral reefs all over the beach. But I don't think it can compete with Koh Rok Noi.

The beach in front of the Koh Rok Yai National Park office is amazing. The sand is soft, fine, and very white. When you walk on it, your feet sink halfway down. It's so soft!

Although Koh Rok Nok and Koh Rok Nai appear to be close together, they are actually quite far apart.

The distance should be around 700-800 meters. Anyone who wants to cross the bridge is welcome to do so.

The other side of the beach is not very beautiful right now because it's backlit. If you come after noon, it will be more beautiful.

After dropping off the non-divers at Koh Rok Nok and preparing food for their return lunch, the divers will be briefed on the use of equipment, diving restrictions, and proper diving practices before entering the water.

My wife and daughter didn't go snorkeling. They went up to the island to find a place to sit and have a snack. They'll be back later to talk about food.

Let me go diving first. The boat leaves the island and takes about three minutes to reach the first diving spot, which is near Koh Rok Noi.

This dive took 40 minutes. I spent about 10 minutes taking photos and 30 minutes diving. Make sure to manage your time well.

Don't just keep pressing the shutter button until you forget the time, just like we were tricked into falling in love and forgot the time.

The coral reefs off the coast of Koh Rok Nok are not just reefs, they are a coral forest. It is so vast that anyone who dives there never wants to come up. Who would want to leave with all the schools of fish and the coral so beautiful?

As for me, I don't like being a model. I prefer to take candid photos of other people. While diving, there's no need to worry about drowning. There are staff members who are always watching over you.

We've seen a lot of pictures above the water, now let's take a look at some underwater pictures. I asked our guide, Ya, to take them for me.
I told you that guides can do anything, but I wouldn't be able to dive down and take them myself. I'm not a very good diver.

There are so many anemones and Nemos! There are many clumps, so you don't have to fight to see them.

There are many types of coral.

A school of small and large fish.

Brain coral forest

The text you provided is already in English. Therefore, no translation is necessary.

It's a pity that if I had let the child take the photos, I would have been able to share many more beautiful pictures with you. But I didn't want to impose. I'm already happy with what I have.

The 30 minutes passed by so quickly. The guide called us to board the boat and prepare to go ashore for lunch.
The park will provide food. Food is not allowed on the island. Only water and small snacks are allowed.

Today's lunch is stir-fried mixed vegetables, fried chicken, and green curry chicken. Fruits include watermelon and pineapple.

Let's eat. I'm so hungry. I used a lot of energy while diving.

Let's take a look at Love Gun's food line, which includes soft drinks and fruit juices.

And what I like is the strawberry soda. It's so refreshing.

My wife said that since we arrived on the island, our daughter hasn't stopped talking. She's very talkative, eats a lot, and even asked for Turtle's doll.

The desserts on the Love Juice line are unlimited and constantly refilled. They are also very healthy.

I don't usually let my daughter eat crunchy snacks, but this time I let her go all out.

The snacks will include crackers, canapés, chocolate brownies, yam tarts, and cookies. It's going to be amazing!

This event made my daughter full and my heart happy. Seeing my daughter eat and have fun, I am very happy.

This is my lunch. You can go and get more if you're not full.

After finishing our meal, it was time to take a walk to help with digestion. This was also the moment my daughter had been eagerly anticipating.

The first time she played in the clear sea, my daughter wouldn't let go of the turtle. She said she wanted to take it swimming with her. It took a long time to explain to her that it wasn't possible.

I told you she wouldn't let go of Turtle. Dolls and children belong together.

This is a time when I am very happy. I can't stop pressing the shutter.

And then the time that the daughter was waiting for finally arrived. She was able to play in the water to her heart's content after waiting for a long time.

It must be her first time, so she was hesitant and scared, holding her mother's hand tightly and refusing to let go.

Once she got the hang of it, she was as smooth as a fish.

They had to put on life jackets for fear of drowning because they couldn't catch them in time.

After playing in the water for about half an hour, it was time to go. I was worried that my daughter would get sick, so I took her upstairs to take a bath and change her clothes.

I'd like to take some time to take pictures. I like to secretly take pictures of other people because it looks more natural.

I secretly stole my daughter's turtle to be a model.

Let's just look at the beauty of the picture. Words may not be as beautiful as what you see.

After taking some photos, the guide called us back to the boat to prepare for our second dive at the Five Islands. Here are some photos of Koh Rok to say goodbye.

Before leaving, the last picture at Koh Rok, the water clarity is level 10.

It's time to head to Koh Haa.

It takes about 30 minutes to travel from Koh Rok to Koh Ha. I didn't get off at Koh Ha because I had to take care of my daughter. My wife got seasick.
As for the underwater pictures of Koh Ha, I'll have to wait for the next trip. I'll be back in February with my colleagues.

If you come in the morning, the water will look more blue. During this time, the backlight makes the seawater not very blue.

Let's just look at a picture of my daughter instead.

After diving for about 10 minutes, the captain signaled the guide to call the tourists back to the boat. It was getting dark and rain was coming, so they had to return to shore for safety.

Tourists may be disappointed, but what can you do? Nature holds 99% of the shares, and we can't fight it. The only thing we can do is accept it.

At least in the morning we were very happy. The sky was clear, the water was beautiful, and the waves were calm. Sometimes we have to be prepared for anything.

Overall for this trip.

This was one of the most memorable trips of my life because I had both of my loved ones with me. Seeing their smiles, hearing their laughter, and knowing that they were enjoying themselves made me twice as happy. As for Koh Rok, I fell in love with it without even realizing it. I've been to many islands in the Andaman Sea, but Koh Rok is unlike any other. Perhaps it's because the island is so remote, making it ideal for those who are truly committed to visiting. As a result, the natural environment remains undisturbed, there are no crowds of tourists, and the number of visitors is limited, ensuring a high level of peace and privacy. This allows for complete relaxation. The water is crystal clear, and the coral reefs are among the most pristine in Thailand. It's no wonder it's known as the Queen of the Andaman. The beaches, coral reefs, and water are 99% pristine. Another reason why this trip was so perfect was traveling with Love Andaman. They are a tour company that I trust completely and am happy to pay for without hesitation. Whenever I travel to the sea, Love Andaman is my first choice. It's not because of their reputation, but because of the consistently excellent service I receive. The guides are attentive and caring, and the food is premium, plentiful, and unlimited. It's hard to find a tour that's this good. And lastly, everything is more fun and enjoyable when you have the right mindset.

Have a fun trip and enjoy your travels.

Farewell with this picture for the trip to Rok Island. You tricked me into loving you.

Photography equipment

FUJI XT-1 +18 F2 Mode: AUTO

Underwater camera CANON D30 rented from LOVEANDAMAN