is corrupted from the Malay Sembilan and means nine. From north to south in order the islands are Koh Bon, Koh Ba Ngu, Koh Similan, Koh Pahyoo, Koh Miang (two islands), Koh Pahyan, Koh Payahng and Koh Hu Yong.
is corrupted from the Malay Sembilan and means nine.From north to south in order the islands are Koh Bon, Koh Ba Ngu, Koh Similan, Koh Pahyoo, Koh Miang (two islands),Koh Pahyan, Koh Payahng and Koh Hu Yong.