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This unique Similan snorkelling tour company was started in 2009 by Nanop,
affectionately know throughout Khao Lak by his nickname of ‘Pi Nop’.

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[az_special_heading content_heading=”UCUyN05vcCUyMGhhcyUyMGElMjBsb25nJTIwaGlzdG9yeSUyMHdpdGglMjB0aGUlMjBzZWElMjBvbiUyMHRoaXMlMjB3ZXN0JTIwY29hc3QlMjBvZiUyMFRoYWlsYW5k” heading_type=”2″ heading_style=”default” heading_align=”textaligncenter” padding_bottom_heading=”10″ animation_loading=”no” animation_loading_effects=”fade_in”][az_column_text animation_loading=”no” animation_loading_effects=”fade_in”]Born and raised in Bang Moung, a little north of Khao Lak, his first job on board a boat was at the young age of 15. Starting out as a member of the crew on a fishing vessel in the Andaman, Pi Nop was to gain a love for the sea.[/az_column_text]

[az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_only” position=”left” target=”_self” icon=”font-icon-thumbs-up” title=”More about P’Nop” animation_loading=”no” animation_loading_effects=”fade_in” icon_color=”default-color”]By his late 20’s Pi Nop had a fleet of 20 fishing speedboats. His experience out at sea grew from strength to strength.

He would go on to become a respected captain in the area, and one who knew the waters and could predict weather conditions better than most.[/az_box_icon][az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_only” position=”left” target=”_self” icon=”fa-anchor” title=”Even More” animation_loading=”no” animation_loading_effects=”fade_in” icon_color=”default-color”]These days Pi Nop concentrates his efforts on showing visitors to the area the beautiful sea and landscapes close by. As a Phang Nga local and experienced captain there is no one better to take on this role.[/az_box_icon]

[az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_only” position=”left” target=”_self” icon=”font-icon-arrow-right-big-flat” title=”Right Hand Man” animation_loading=”no” animation_loading_effects=”fade_in” icon_color=”default-color”]When Pi Nop cannot be captain on board these trips his right hand man, Captain Hud, will be there to take the wheel. Hud is another highly experienced captain in the Similans with more than 10 years of experience in the area. He is dependable and very professional, having previously worked on a number of Similan boats.[/az_box_icon][az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_only” position=”left” target=”_self” icon=”fa-life-saver” title=”In Safe Hands” animation_loading=”no” animation_loading_effects=”fade_in” icon_color=”default-color”]On a trip with Similan Charter and Tour you can relax safe in the knowledge that you are with the best captains and team out there. Pi Nop and Captain Hud are first rate captains who know the waters well, there is no one better to take you out there on your Similan snorkelling day trip.[/az_box_icon]

[az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_only” position=”left” target=”_self” icon=”font-icon-social-envato” title=”E85 Fuel” animation_loading=”no” animation_loading_effects=”fade_in” icon_color=”default-color”]As well as using his vast experience of the local waters and locations to his advantage, Pi Nop has also ensured that the company remains as environmentally friendly as possible. Being Pi Nop’s home territory he certainly doesn’t want to harm it. For this reason he uses a “green” fuel in the speedboats.[/az_box_icon][az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_only” position=”left” target=”_self” icon=”fa-recycle” title=”Recycle” animation_loading=”no” animation_loading_effects=”fade_in” icon_color=”default-color”]P’Nop has a strict policy of recycling as much as he can and absolutely no litter is to be thrown in the water or on the ground.[/az_box_icon]