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Why certain islands are named after provinces
The Nation Thailand
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6/9/2025
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Have you ever wondered why some islands in Thailand have the exact names as provinces?
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Let's find out.
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One of the country's popular destinations, the Surin Islands, which comprise 5 islands in the Andaman Sea,
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has no connection with Surin province in Isan region of Thailand.
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The reason they were named this way is that the islands were named after
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Prayasurin Thalacha, Nok Yung Wisset Kun, a noble who discovered and developed the area.
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Another example is Mu Gok Ang Thong, a group of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Similarly, it is not located in Ang Thong province in central region, but in Sulatani province.
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The reason behind this name's similarity is still unclear.
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Some say it's due to the archipelago's basic-like geography resembling a bow,
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hence the name Ang Thong, which means a golden bow.
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Others believe it may have been named after a novel, similar to the earlier case.
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