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What to do in Khao Lak and the surrounding islands. Maps to beaches, waterfalls, elephant-trekking, restaurants and hotels/resorts.

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ติดต่อการตลาด:สำาหรับคำาโฆษณาและเงื่อนไข

โปรดส่งคำาขอไปที่:[email protected] PHONE NUMBERS KHAO LAK

Emergency No 191Firebrigade 199 or 076 211 111Tourist Police 1155 / 1699Ambulance 076 254 425Customs 076 211 105Immigration 076 212 018Post Office 076 211 020Tourism Authority 076 212 213Phuket Airport 076 327 230-37

Bangkok Phuket Hospital 076 254 421Mission Hospital 076 237 220Pat Sompot Hospital 076 214 428Police stations Khao Lak 076 420558Khuk Khak 076 420519Takuapa 076 421116Phang Nga provincial police 076 412075Helicopter Emergency Service 1719

Diving Emergency Service(SSS Recompression Chamber Network)(Global Hyperbaric Medicine) 24 hrs Tel 081 081 9444

Arrival guides from Thailand. In this edition of

Arrival Thailand we write about Khao Lak and

what to do around and nearby places.

Excursions, beaches, islands, shopping, and

restaurants with nightlife and much more.

We had a good time during our work to find the

hidden gems and hope that you also find them

interesting to enrich your life with during your

stay in Krabi. With that said, we will take place in

the hammock.

See you next year with a with a new exciting mag-

azine full of activities for your holiday. Until then,

we wish you happy reading wherever you are :)

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Phang Nga ProvinceNo less than three national parks surrounding Khao Lak and the hills that sweep down to this beautiful stretch of coast with long white beaches. The name is derived from from the national park

“Khao Lak Lam Ru”.

Khao Lak is located just one hour drive north of Phuket on the mainland at the beautiful Andaman coast in Phang-Nga province. Khao means mountain in Thai as the name is directly translated

“Lak mountain”.

Khao Lak offers a rare oasis for relaxation with a superb combina-tion of cool tropical forest vegetation and delightful accommoda-tion directly by the beach. By day you can enjoy the sun and sea, and when the sun drops the night life takes over with restaurants that serve fresh delicacies from the sea, steaks with accessories, meatballs or burgers. McDonald’s is the rescue to all families with

children among all hot chilli dishes!

Khao Lak is located in Takua Pa district in the national park area with a lot of natural attractions and a convenient starting point

for a number of excursions. The famous Similan Islands and Surin Islands are within easy reach. Did you know that Similands is con-

sidered to be one of the world’s 10 best diving spots.

WELCOME TO

KHAO LAKIn the south province of Phang Nga

Khao Lakc consists of more than 10 different beaches

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THAILAND

Khao Lak

WELCOME TO

KHAO LAKIn the south province of Phang Nga

Khao Lakc consists of more than 10 different beaches

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Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center

Bang Sak Beach

Pakarang Beach

Pak Weep Beach

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Khuk Khak Beach

Bang Niang Beach

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La Flora Resort HDistance from Khao Lak to- Ranongh 190 km 10 h. xx min.- Chiang Mai 1450 km 18h. 50 min.- Hua Hin 606 km 8 h. 30 min.- Krabi Town 143 km 2 h. 25 min.- Pattaya 900 km 12 h. 25 min.- Phuket 100 km 1 h. 50 min.- Satun 430 km 6 h. 20 min.- Surathani 197 km 2 h. 55 min.- Suvarnabuhmi 800 km 10 h. 50 min.

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Phetkasem Rd

Phetkasem Rd

Ranong 190km.Surathani 175 km.Takuapa 20 km.

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Bangsak Blue SeaH

Bangsak LagoonH

Anantara Royal ResortH

Le Meridien HotelH

Similana ResortH

La Flora ResortHKhao Lak Sunset ResortH

Bhundari ResortH

Baan Khao Lak Resort HKhao Lak Laguna ResortH

Palm Beach ResortHSeaview ResortH

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SIMILAN70 km. 1h.

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Pak Weep Waterfallalso Sai Rung (Rainbow)

Bor Hin Waterfall

Elephant Trekking

Ton Pling Waterfall

Chong Fah WaterfallPolice Boat 813

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Distance from Khao Lak to- Bangkok 775 km 10 h. 30 min.- Chiang Mai 1450 km 18h. 50 min.- Hua Hin 606 km 8 h. 30 min.- Krabi Town 143 km 2 h. 25 min.- Pattaya 900 km 12 h. 25 min.- Phuket 100 km 1 h. 50 min.- Satun 430 km 6 h. 20 min.- Surathani 197 km 2 h. 55 min.- Suvarnabuhmi 800 km 10 h. 50 min.

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Phuket Koh Yao Yai

Koh Yao Noi

James Bond Island

Similan Islands

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Koh Thung Tu

Koh Phra Thong

Koh Ko Khao

Bang Sak BeachPak Weep Beach

Laem Pakarang

Khuk Khak Beach

Bang Niang Beach

Nang Thong Beach

Khao Lak Beach

Tablamu Pier

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Karaburi

Takuapa

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Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center

Bang Sak Beach

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Pak Weep Beach

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Nang Thong Beach

Khao Lak Beach

Tab Lamu Pier

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Ramada Resort H

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The Haven H

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Kantary BayH

The SajorinHThe SajorinH

Graceland ResortH

La Flora Resort HDistance from Khao Lak to- Ranongh 190 km 10 h. xx min.- Chiang Mai 1450 km 18h. 50 min.- Hua Hin 606 km 8 h. 30 min.- Krabi Town 143 km 2 h. 25 min.- Pattaya 900 km 12 h. 25 min.- Phuket 100 km 1 h. 50 min.- Satun 430 km 6 h. 20 min.- Surathani 197 km 2 h. 55 min.- Suvarnabuhmi 800 km 10 h. 50 min.

Bangsak Beach ResortH

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Bangsak Blue SeaH

Bangsak LagoonH

Anantara Royal ResortH

Le Meridien HotelH

Similana ResortH

La Flora ResortHKhao Lak Sunset ResortH

Bhundari ResortH

Baan Khao Lak Resort HKhao Lak Laguna ResortH

Palm Beach ResortHSeaview ResortH

Emerald ResortH

View Point

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Bor Hin Waterfall

Elephant Trekking

Ton Pling Waterfall

Chong Fah WaterfallPolice Boat 813

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Khao Lak South BeachAt the southern end of the Khao Lak National Park, we find the shortest of Khao Lak beaches, Khao Lak South Beach, lined with cliffs and beautiful casuarina trees that create lovely shade of the beach in the mornings. In the background grows large tropical trees in the mountain slope. The beach is relatively deserted, with a few food and massage places. Far to the north there is a smaller hotel area, including Merlin, Emerald, Briza well as some shops.

Sunset BeachSunset Beach has some great hotels with slope down towards the beach, like Palm Beach Hotel, Bayfront resort and Paradise resort. The hotels have been embedded in the tropical vegetation and on the other side of the main road an amazing jungle grows. From here it takes about 15-20 minutes to walk to Khao Lak Centre.

Nang Thong Beach (Khao Lak Centre -La On)Nang Thong beach has golden sand and is lined with palm trees and a few casuarina trees. The beach is wide and perfect for early morning or afternoon exercice walk. There are some granite rocks that breaks the beach. In Khao Lak City you can find plenty of small shops, restaurants, bars, exchange, dive-shops, tailors, opti-cians, pharmacies, ATMs, etc. Here are also many of the hotels located, large and small, as well as McDon-ald’s. - The first beach to be exploited with resorts and hotels in Khao Lak.

Bang Niang BeachBang Niang, the next village of Khao Lak, about 5 minutes by car or 20 minutes if you walk from La on. A little smaller than Khao Lak City but with an equiva-lent range of hotels, restaurants and shops. The beach here is not as wide as other Khao Lak’s beaches but when the tide falls, the beach offers a lovely place for walks. In Bang Niang is a market every Monday,

Wednesday and Saturday from about 14:00 to 7:00 p.m. Among other things you can find clothes, souvenirs, spices and food. Approximately 1,000 meters up from the beach is the famous police boat that was washed up on the land during the tsunami in 2004.

Khuk Khak BeachKhuk Khak is a long, wide and slightly quieter beach. If you want to walk all the way, you need to cross some small lagoons and estuaries. Along the beach we find a few large hotels with comfortable distance

from each other as well as some small beach restaurants and massage huts. From the main road, it takes about 10 minutes to travel by car to Khao Lak City. Along the way there are some larger stores and a gas station.

Pakarang CapePakarang cape at the more westerly part of mainland with big difference in tides. The entire Cape is filled with shells and coral fragments that are washed up as the tide comes and goes. South of the cape is popular with surfers when windy. The

northern part of the beach is quieter with fine white sand. There are some major hotels and some smaller shops. Pakarang is roughly 3 km. from the main road

Pak Weep and Bangsak BeachAt the north part of Khao Lak you can find the most quiet of all the beaches of Khao Lak, Pak Weeb and Bangsak Beach with a few Thai beach restaurants along the coast. According to many also the best and finest beaches. In weekends and other holidays many Thais with their families comes here to enjoy a day at the beach. Fresh seafood from local restaurants is one another that attracts them. Along the road are some hotels like Le Meridien, Bangsak Village Hotel and Haadson Hotel.

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Nang Thong Beach

Pakarang Beach

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Pakweeb Beach - White Sand Beach

Sunset Beach

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Similan Islands. Eleven small islands about 13km from mainland, The trip takes three hours each way on slow boats or 70 minutes via speedboat.

เกาะสิมิลันSIMILAN ISLANDS

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Donald Duck BayClimb up on the cliff at Donald Duck Bay and get a panoramic view of the bay and the lovely white sand beach below. The name has been given hence rock resembles a duck!

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Similan Islands. Eleven small islands about 13km from mainland, The trip takes three hours each way on slow boats or 70 minutes via speedboat.

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Similan islandsThe park is covered by a total of 140km² The archi-pelago of the nine islands consists of total 14km² The islands are: Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan Ko Payu, Koh Miang (two neighboring islands, and the park office), Ko Payan, Payang and Ko Ko Huyong. For convenience they numbered them from 1 to 9 starting from the south. Until recently, the park has expanded to include two more remote islands, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. But since “Sembilan” is Malay for the number 9 will be dif-ficult to change the name of the island group.

StoryIt is said that the islands was created by upwelling hot magma during the Cretaceous period about 65 million years ago, capped of polar ice and polished by salt water and wind. Coral reefs are about 5 000 years old and hence the oldest in Thailand. The national park was established in 1982 and is planned to be includ-ed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

LandscapeThe eleven granite islands is considered by many to be the paradise on earth. They are covered by tropical jungle and beaches of pure white sparkling sand.

The views under the water is even more impressive, and many believe it is the best dive site in Thailand. Many people around the world pay tribute to the Simi-lan as one of the ten most beautiful places in the world.

Flora and faunaThe visibility in the water is the best in Thailand there is a large number of different species of fish, like colorful lionfish and clownfish (Nemo). If youre lucky you may spot a bigger species like a manta or a whale shark. The corals in the area have largely fallen victim to coral bleaching in 2010 and has not yet recovered, but the large amount of different species of fish still makes it worth diving and snorkeling in the area. At Koh Huyong the Royal Thai Marines breeding facility for turtles, which limits access to the island.

ClimateSimilans high season is from December to April, when the monsoon keeps her distance. The best time for your visit is during the month of March when the winds are calm and the water is extra clear.

-The National Park is closed every year from the 16th May to the 15th of November.

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Ko RaThe paradise island of Koh Ra reached by short ferry trip from the pier at Kuraburi. The tour operator Green Andaman Travel offers accommodation in spa-cious tents just steps from the beautiful unspoilt beach and the beautiful azure sea. In addition to beautiful beaches, the island has abundant wildlife consisting of barking deer, flying squirrel, leopard cats, macaque monkeys, hawks, eagles and hornbills. Of course you can also enjoy the beach lifestyle of Ra. Lounging and sunbathing on the camp’s beach or explore other near-deserted beaches or snorkeling at the nearby small islands, you will probably have them to yourself. Koh Ra is home to the Moken, or Sea Gypsies. www.kohrabeachcamp.com

Ko Phra ThongPra Thong is the middle island of three which is about 10 km from the pier in Khuraburi. The island is virtually flat with long uninhabited beaches fringed by coconut trees. Koh Phra Thong is closest to one of Thailand’s top dive sites - Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai and Surin Islands.

Koh Ko KhaoSouth from Pra Thong is the island Koh Kho Khao and is similar to Koh Phra Tong. Just to the south of Koh Kho Khao is the highly popular beach holiday location of Khao Lak. Koh Kho Khao is already a burgeoning tourist destination. For those who visit Khao Lak more intensely are looking for less crowded places.

Koh TachaiKoh Tachai - part of Similan and a small island about 50km west from Ban Nam Khem. In contrast to Simlian, Ko Tachai gives a “wilder” feeling and a popular spot for divers. It is not unusual to see manta rays during the season and right here you can also be lucky enough to encounter the whale shark. The day trips to Koh Tachai only operate in high season November - April.

Koh BonLike Koh Tachai, Koh Bon is part of the Similan Island national park. One hour away from the Similans so it is worth mention as one of the best dives sites in Thailand for manta rays. In addition to mantas, it is also possible to find species like Napoleon wrasse, leopard sharks, eagle rays and black tip reef sharks. Night diving in the Koh Bon area is exceptional.

Koh Yai Noi/Yai YaiYao Noi is a small island that you can explore in less than an afternoon. The pace of life is slow and peaceful here. The islands really are photogenic and consists of pristine beaches, knotted forest and un-spoilt coast-line and offers a great vantage point for relaxing and absorbing the beautiful scenery in the bay. Visit the first class beaches, Hat Yao and Buddha Beach and there are lots of trails, which are great to explore by motorbike.

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Birdwatch on Koh Ra

Miang Beach - Similan

Donald Duck bayIsland living

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National ParkSurin Islands was declared a national park on July 9 1981. The islands are beautiful and pristine coral reefs and the area is well known for divers and snorkelers from all around the world. Best time to visit is from November to April.

Surin Islands Surin consists of two main islands, Koh Surin Nua (North Surin Island) and Koh Surin Tai

(South Surin Island) which forms the bulk of the land mass. Ko Surin Nuea Thod has several bays. The most famous of them is the tranquil bay, Ao Mae Yai, which is also the largest. Southeast of Ko Surin Nuea you can find Ao Luek with wonderful shallow reefs

and beautiful corals and lots of colorful fish. In the Sea Gypsy Village lives an old ethnic tribe who cling to their traditional lifestyle and they live on their boats. On land, they

have a wooden sculpture resembling a totem pole and is regarded as sacred. Every year, on the 15th day of the waxing moon in April, they

performes a rite and worship their respected God.

Ao Mai Ngam Ao Mai Ngam is located west of Ko Surin Nuea Thod with the National Park office.

There is a 2 km long concrete road which is pleasant to walk on while you enjoy the nature in Hat Mai Ngam, or you can travel by boat.

Getting there:From Khura Buri Pier (the nearest mainland) boats depart daily at. 9:00, takes about 3 hrs. (best for groups). Khura Buri is some 125 kilometers north of Phang-Nga and 70

kilometers from the mainland. There is no regular boat to Ko Surin.

-From Amphoe Kapoe Pier located in Ranong province the trip takes about 7 hours. Chansom Tara Hotel (tel: 07 783 5317) has boats leaving Chan Damri Beach for trips to

Ko Surin. One option is to travel from Phuket with group that include Ko Surin and Ko Similan. This typically lasts at least 3 days.

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FACTS PHANG NGA CLIMATEThe climate in the Khao Lak region is under the influence of two mon-soons: -a southwest monsoon and a north-east monsoon. The southwest mon-soon starts in April when a stream of warm moist air from the Indian Ocean moves inland resulting in significant rain. It peaks in October, Khao Lak’s wettest month. Subse-quent months, under the influence of prevailing northeast winds, are much drier.

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Take a refreshing dipp in the natural pool below the waterfall!

As Khao Lak is close to the mountains of Khao Sok National Park there are a lot of spectacu-lar waterfalls to visit. The best time to explore them are from August to November, once the rainy season kicks in. Opening hours for visiting the waterfalls are generally between 8am. and 4.30pm. and at some waterfalls there is a fee to pay as you visit a national park, usually 200Thb. - you can visit all the areas park´s on the same day the ticket was issued. Remeber to wear insect repellent and good shoes as there is 30 min. walk through densely grown jungle on narrow rocky paths to some of the waterfalls.

Ton Pling WaterfallThere is a small waterfall up at Sunset View Point located just a few metres from the parking. Even before the rainy season, when there are less water in the fall, this is the perfect place to take a refreshing dipp in the natural pool. That there is only a few meters from the parking makes it suitable for those who do not want to take a rough walk through a densely grown jungle for 30 minutes and the same distance back! A rickety suspension bridge accompanies it all.

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Take a refreshing dipp in the natural pool below the waterfall!

Lampi WaterfallOne really nice three-level waterfall situated just 30 minutes south of Khao Lak, off the Highway 4 at the 33km. sign, and a short walk from the parking. The best time to see this fall are in the morning and afternon. Att the fall you can find a small restaurant with a sou-venir shop. Bring swimwear for a refreshing dipp in the deep natural pool below the waterfall.

Pakweep Waterfall or Sai Rung (Rainbow) WaterfallSituated just north of Bang Niang beach, turn at the sign “Rainbow Waterfall” approximately 10km. north of Bang Niang noit far from Le Meridien Resort. This is a nice waterfall and a refreshingly cool spot to spend time at. If you are a guest to the Sarojin Resort, they will offer you a picnic meal when visit. Easy to ac-cess as the fall is close to the parking. Admission free.

Lampi WaterfallOne really nice three-level waterfall situated just 30 minutes south of Khao Lak, off the Highway 4 at the 33km. sign, and a short walk from the parking. The best time to see this fall are in the morning and afternon. Att the fall you can find a small restaurant with a sou-venir shop. Bring swimwear for a refreshing dipp in the deep natural pool below the waterfall.

Ton Prai WaterfallTon Prai is a three-pronged waterfallwhich you can reach after a challenging, 700 metre trek through the narrow jungle, over roots, bamboo bridges, stones and concrete paths, -but the walk up to the fall is really worth the effort! It’s quite a drive up the hill, off the Highway 4, 35 minutes south of Khao Lak.

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WRECk diviNgBonsung wreckThe best-preserved wreck of the three dive friendly wrecks in Khao Lak. The wreck lies at 18 meters depth and is an old tin mining boat that sank in 1984. Suitable for all expe-rience levels.Premchai wreckSame as Bonsung wreck, this is an old tin mining boat which was sunk in 2001 and lies at 21 meters depth, although this wreck is suitable for divers of all levels.Seachart wreckA 84 meter long cargo ship that sank in August 2009 and rests on 40 meters. The cargo contained lot of timber that has spread at the bottom because the wreck ended up on the side. Diving here requires training for deep diving with Nitrox or to take the course when diving here. A good dive site for technical diving.T13 wreckKhao Lak’s latest supplements of wrecks that sunk off the Khao Lak beach in March 2014. Good for all dive-levels.

iSLANdSKoh TachaiIn contrast to Similan Tachai gives a wilder feeling with huge schools of fish that feed on the abundant coral reefs that you can find here. Here you can find different kinds of Barracuda and a large varitation of tuna that swim around you while small fish ferrets away from the chasing shoals.To navigate here depends on the current, try to get out on the edges, and then into central, more shallower depths. Octopus can often be seen among the corals and different types of clown fish are common here. During the season it is not uncommon to see Manta Ray and the lucky ones can encounter Whale Sharks. Frogfish, Ghost Pipefish and Juvenile Angelfish, Trumpetfish and Cube Boxfish can also be found by those with a keen eye.

Richelieu RockRichelieu Rock is one of the most famous dive sites in Thailand. The dive site is an isolated pinnacle east of the Surin Islands. The location is marked by the top of the pin-nacle protruding about one meter above sea level, during low tide, while it disappears when it is high tide. The pin-nacle falls gradually to the surrounding sandy bottom and reaches a maximum depth of 35 meters.

Many cliffs and small caves has become home to a great variety of marine life. The rocks are covered with colorful soft corals and sea anemones. Richelieu Rock is a paradise for underwater photographers.

Koh BonThe horseshoe-shaped island is located about 20 kilo-meters north of Similan no: 9 and has no beaches. The horseshoe shaped bay provides shelter for dive boats and divers from wind and currents. The southwestern part is best suited for diving and consists of a 35 meter deep wall that turns toward the Gulf. There is also a sloping ridge that continues down to over 45 meters. Blacktip reef sharks are common on the flat sandy bottom below the wall. Soft cor-als are same high class as at Similan but the colors of the corals are different and produce beautiful colors.

Almost all year round Koh Bon is one of the best places to see the big manta rays and can be spotted almost daily between mid-December and by April, while the rest of the season sees every now and then but not daily. Diving depth is down to 35 meters and visibility is usually around 20 meters but plankton blooms and cold water upcurrents are not uncommon. Depending on the tide as the currents can this be anything from mild to strong, but would usually be no power in the bay while it may be a strong current off.

Similan IslandsThe Similan Islands are by newspapers and magazines and diving company named one of the top 10 diving destina-tions, not only in Thailand but all around the world. The islands are located approximately 70km. west of Khao Lak. This marine park offers a wide range of aquatic and varying topography to suit almost every taste of divers. The Similan consists of nine beautiful islands (has grown with the addition of a further 2 islands.) The islands are home to several hundred species of corals and an amazing marine life. You’ll find everything from seahorses, nudi-branchs to octopuses and turtles. There are also larger species such as shark, ray and whale shark.Similan should be a “must-visit” on every diver’s list!

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Bang Niang Market

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La On Village This is where you find the most widespread shopping in Khao Lak. Small shops follow one another along the Patchakasem Rd. with everything you might need for your stay. In recent years the range of what to by in Khao Lak become wider. Also the restaurant industry has received a boost, and today you can find all kind of different cuisines. It pleases some that it is also possible to order a hamburger at McDonalds 24 hours a day!

Tailors There are more tailors than opticians in Khao Lak. A couple of them are downtown in La On Vilage, and offers excellent quality and a wide range of styles and textiles. The golden rule is to give enough time for tailors to make a perfect fit and not accept haste job. Order only from those who refuse to take the 24-hour job, it can not perform quality work in 24 hours! Open: 12:00 to 22:00 Location: By Ruen Mai Plaza on Highway 4 and Centre Point

Few years ago we calculated over 15 opticians along the main street in La On. This should mean that it is a buyer’s market with so much competition. Prices are much cheap-er than in the West and two-for-one or three-for-one are common. Opening hours: 10:00 to 22:00Location: Along Petchakasem Rd. each side of the road.

In conclusion we can say that you can find everything you will need for your stay in Khao Lak and some more! T-shirts, slippers, postcards and bath toys.

Market in Bang Niang. You can cover the entire area for an hour or so, but the market is fascinating and is likely to keep you longer.The Evening Market is a colorful and lively experience, Thai markets are a must-do for anyone visiting the coun-try and particularly interesting because they contain a great variety and is a big part of the local shopping scene.

Here you will find four rows of makeshift shops / stalls with two broad paths leading through them. Goods for sale include shirts, T-shirts, sarongs, beach clothes, jeans, shoes, accessories, fruits and vegetables (especially pop-ular among all visitors), food of all kinds, snacks, watches, sunglasses, fake perfumes and Thai silk. Just everything you can imagine.

Soi Bang Niang, Emerald PlazaThe wide aisles allow the atmosphere is relaxed and happy and it never gets crowded. There are also a couple of bars to relax in. It seems even as the market bangs seem to enjoy managing all foreigners visiting this lively experience. Best to come in the late afternoon.Opening hours: every day, but the most important days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 15:00 to 7:30 p.m.Location: At 7-Eleven Bang Niang, Jerung Street

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Tublamu Royal Navy Golf CourseThis 18-hole course (6825 yards), par 72, is located at the Royal Thai Navy Sport Development Centre, Thap Lamu, a few kilometers south of Khao Lak. (Thap Lamu is also the departure point for boats to Similan Islands). The course is owned and operated by the Royal Thai Navy and was upgraded to 18 holes during the summer of 2002, when it also opened to the public.

Located along the ocean and the beach Son Ngam Beach (which simply translated means “hidden beauty”) in Ao Khao Lak. Rich variety of birds and the lush vegetation gives it a natural and relaxing experi-ence.

The tsunami, in 2004, destroyed almost every fairway and 30 million baht was spent on renovation and refurbishment (new fairways and greens), and the design was changed slightly. The work was completed November 2005.

In summary, the track is well maintained and the layout is quite interesting. There are a few holes along the ocean and the surround-ing landscape is very nice. The clubhouse offers good and affordable dishes from the Thai kitchen.

Rajjaprabha Golf Course The second course in the area is Rajjaprabha, also of good standard. A little bit further from Khao Lak, but if you play several days it can be nice to alternate. Also here the green-fee is 1.800 Baht. have they formed cartel? The course is beautifully landscaped with an abundance of ancient jungle and great thought has been put into the placement of holes. What makes Rajjaprabha really stand out is the profusion of water, care of the Dam. The end result, artfully blended into the natural surrounds offers lovely visual contracts of light and shadow. In a nutshell it has to be played to be believed. From La On Village the trip takes about 2 hours, which makes it closer to Phuket golf courses that are only 1.5 hours away.

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Getting to Khao Lak from Bangkok by train and bus

Rail: It is possible to travel almost all the way to Khao Lak by rail (to Surathani, from there bus, minibus or taxi). The cheapest way to travel but also the slowest, with several changes and you lose valuable vacation-time. With low-cost airlines can indeed often be cheap-er to fly from Bangkok to Phuket and continue by taxi to Khao Lak!

Trains usually run at night and the travelling time will be a total of around 13 hours, in the air, the trip takes 75 minutes to Phuket and about 1.5 hours by taxi to Khao Lak. Since traveling at night, you will not have any beautiful scenery to discover during your trip. The trains often have three different classes. Travelling by train in Thai-land at night, we recommend class 2 with sleeping and aircon, really pleasant! Would you rather save on your Baht select the wagoon where you sit, and without air-con.

The train is not a bad idea, but not the best way, espe-cially if you have a lot of luggage with you.

Flights from Bangkok with AirAsia, Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways, both airlines and more expensive. Nok Air is an affordable option, but flying from the old Don Mueang airport.

Taxi from Phuket to Khao Lak (by taxi-meters) costs around 1,500 Baht.

By bus: Buses leave from Morchit station in Bangkok; the local second class costs about 500B, departs at 12:00 and 16:30, and takes about 15 hours, stopping at many destinations along the way including Takua Pa, Khuraburi, Ranong, and Chumphon. The first class costs 600B. departs at 16:50, and takes about 9 hours. There’s also a VIP (with bathroom) that costs 1,000B. departs at 17:30 and takes about 12 hours.

The best way to get around Khao Lak is is by motorbike, which is easy to rent in Bang Thong and Bang Niang and cost around 300B for a day (cheaper if you rent longer period). There are also car to rent, expect to pay around 1,500Thb / day. Remember that you need Thai or inter-national driving license to rent both motorbike and car!

For a group of several people it may be convenient to rent a car (songthaew) with driver to take you around to various locations. Book by the reception desk at the hotels, or by yourself.Expect to pay about 200B for a ride from Bang Thong to Than Lamu pier or bus stop in Bang Niang, 300B to Khuk Khak Beach, 400B to Bang Sak, 1,000B. to Phuket airport. Taxis can also be hired, settle for the price be-fore trip!

NOTE!If you decide to rent motorbike or car, make sure to document previous damages together with the lessor to avoid paying for damages you did not cause!

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Khao Lak Elephant Trek - Half dayThe tour is particularly suitable for children or for those who do not want to be away for a whole day. Ride on elephant back in the jungle, and up to a waterfall where you can enjoy a refresh-ing dip to cool off.After the elephant tour, you can enjoy a refreshing bath with the elephants for about 20-30 minutes.Warning: The elephant often use his trunk as a water pistol!The elephants enjoy bathing and scrubbing, and you will for shore have had a very memorable day. After so much fun in the water, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in a nice environment and have time to reflect on the day’s activities before running back to the hotel.Also note that the trip is only available in English.

Included in Khao Lak Elephant Bath Half Tour:Transfer to and from your hotel, national park fees, lunch and non-alcoholic beverages, insurance and tour guide.

What to bring?You should bring a good mood, footwear suitable for walking, a camera (waterproof if possible), sunscreen, a towel and bathing suit for this unforgettable day.

www.khaolaklanddiscoveryAdults 1.850 THBChildren up to 12 1.600 THBChildren up to 4 free

Khao Lak Lamru Nationalpark

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1. Tom Yam Kung - starterStrong, sour soup with large shrimp(very strong) In Thai: [ tom jam kung ]

2. Tom Kha Gai - starterMild soup with coconut milk and chicken(not strong) In Thai: [ tom ka gaj ]

3. Khao Pad Gai - stekt risFried rice with chicken, children’s favorite! (not strong) In Thai: [ kao padd gaj ]

4. Pad Thai GaiWide noodles with chicken(not strong) In Thai: [ padd taj gaj ]

5. Pat Krapow MooPork tenderloin with onions, peppers, chilli, garlic & Fresh “Holy Basil” (strong) In Thai: [ pat krapov moo ]

6. Yam NueaSour shredded beef in hot “salad” withchilli, garlic, lime and fresh coriander (strong) In Thai: [ jam nö ]

7. Paneng NueaBeef in panengcurry with coconut milk& shredded lime leaves (strong) In Thai: [ paneng nö ]

8. Gai SatayCurry marinated chicken skewerswith peanut sauce (not strong) In Thai: [ gaj sataj ]

Order your food with some simple phrases

A nice way to spend time together is to take a class in how to cook Thai food.The class often includes 4 different dishes and fits all the family as well as if you traveling by yourself. You get an insight into how to choose vegetables and meat from the local market that you cook together, yummy and nice!

NOTE! Chili mark indicates how the food is cooked in Thailand! You can always order with fewer or without chili.

Thai-Food

Cookery class

Order your food in THAI!

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5. Pat Krapow MooPork tenderloin with onions, peppers, chilli, garlic & Fresh “Holy Basil” (strong) In Thai: [ pat krapov moo ]

6. Yam NueaSour shredded beef in hot “salad” withchilli, garlic, lime and fresh coriander (strong) In Thai: [ jam nö ]

7. Paneng NueaBeef in panengcurry with coconut milk& shredded lime leaves (strong) In Thai: [ paneng nö ]

8. Gai SatayCurry marinated chicken skewerswith peanut sauce (not strong) In Thai: [ gaj sataj ]

PAD THAI

Thai Cookery class schedule 10.00 am: Pick up at the hotel10.20 am: Market Tour at Local market10.40 am.-12.00: Cooking12.40 pm.: Get together for having lunch and share your meal each other1.40 pm.: Photos opportunities in organic garden2.00 pm.: Arrive to the hotelPrice Includes;Price includes: 3 dishes/ class and special workshop offered,Lunch, test your own creative meal, Market tour, complimentary refreshment.Class operates daily from10:00AM.-2.00 PM.Return to your hotel. Booklet of Thai recipes Photos taken in the organic garden. A chance to meet new friends from around the world and to discuss own cooking expe-riences where ideas can be sharedCost: 1,595 Baht

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(serves 2)120g wide flat rice60ml fish sauce60ml tamarind water (you can use tamarind concentrate, thinned with a little water)60g palm sugarPinch of chilli powder, to taste80ml groundnut or vegetable oil2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped100g extra-firm tofu, chopped into small cubes8 large prawns2 large eggs, ready cracked25g preserved salted radish, chopped1 tbsp small dried shrimp100g beansprouts4 stalks Chinese chives, chopped50g roasted peanuts, roughly choppedLime wedges, chilli flakes, fish sauce and sugar, to garnish

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To book online gives you almost always better price and benefits than if you walk into the hotel from the sidewalk. You can use a computer or your smartphone.The booking pages are specialized in last-minute bookings and you can enjoy the best price and benefits as the hotel / resort offers.As a walk-in, you usually have very small chance to price negotiation.

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