The word “Similan” is actually obtained from the Malay word “Sembilan”, which means “nine”. In fact, each of the islands in the Similan Islands group has its own number aside from its name. These are:
Koh Ba Ngu (Island no.9)
Similan (Island no.8)
Payu (Island no.7)
Pousar, or “Elephant Head Rock” ( Island no.6 to some)
Miang (Island nos.4, No. 5 and No. 6 to some)
Payan (Island no.3)
Payang (Island no.2)
Hu Yong (Island no.1)