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Our other sections:
Phang-Nga
Bay Islands (near James Bond Island)
Islands
off Khao Lak Beach (near Surin Island & Similan Islands)
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Special Attention for
Khao Lak !
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Khao
Lak-Lamroo National Park
Is covers parts of Thai Muang, Kapong, Takua Pa, and Phang-nga
Town (Muang in Thai) districts, and lies about 33 kms. south
of Takua Pa Town on Route 4. The chief spot of interest .
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Elephant
riding & Treaking
interested
nature trails include Khao Lak-Laem Ru National Park of
which the trail offers an opportunity to see various species
of birds and wild animals. Another place where you can trek
and ride on the elephant back is at Tone Pariwatt Wildlife
Sanctuary which provides a trail trough a dense jungle
dotted with beautiful waterfall and abundant with rare
species of plants and wild animals.
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Viewing by
Boats
There are plenty of long-tail boats
available at Tha Dan Pier, Surakoon Pier or Pier around the
area of the Park. If you take a half-day tour, you can visit
Panyee Island, Khao Ping Gan, Khao Tapoo, Ma Ju Island, and
Tham Lod. You may have a chance to visit other islands on a
full-day-tour such as Panak Island, Hong Island or Khai
Island. That depends on your time and convenience.
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Snorkeling
& diving
With more than
120 islands in Phang Nga Bay together with other world most
popular diving destinations like Similan Archipelago and
Surin Islands, you will be overwhelmed with its spectacular
flora and fauna under the sea. Each diving site has its
original undersea landscape and splendid underwater scenery.
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Khao Lak Tips !
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Khao Lak Beach
Khaolak Beach is about 80 kms North of Phuket International Airport.
Sandy beach, smooth with studded granite boulders, extends for many
kilometers. With its tranquil and rustic atmosphere Khaolak Beach is
becoming popular, especially among European visitors.
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Tone Chong Fah Waterfall
Lies
about 5 kilometers north from Khao Lak along the main coast
highway from Phuket up to Takua Pa. The fall itself
originates in Klong Bangniang, formed by the 5-tier-cliff
with waters flowing through all year round. Backed up by the
verdant forest, the fall provides the pleasant atmosphere
for relaxation.
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Nam Tok Lampi
Is in Moo 6 of
Tambon Thai Muang off Petch Kasem Rd. on km 32-33.
Turn left at a gravel road junction and go about 1.5 kms.
The waterfall is medium sized and divided into three levels,
each about 100 meters high. It flows year round.
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Nam Tok Tone
Prai
Is a large waterfall
with water flowing year round. At km. 28-29 of Petch Kasem Rd.
is a gravel side road. Turn left and go for 7 kms. Then
continue on foot for another kilometer. The hike to the falls is
most enjoyable during dry season.
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Bangsak
Beach
Hat
Bangsak this Tambon Bang Muang beach is a long strip of fine white sand
shaded by casuarina trees. About 20 kms north of Khaolak Beach heading to
Takaupa town.
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Thai
Muang Beach
Hat
Thai Muang is a spectacular stretch of sand, 13 kms.
long with clear water and an adjacent golf course. The beach
is clean and swimming is excellent. From November to
February, sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the beach.
As a result, local inhabitants customarily go view the
turtles on moonlit nights.
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The Old Sala Klang
Sala Klang means Provincial
Hall. The Hall is a one-storey-building in panya-style, the characteristic
structure in southern part of Thailand, located about 3.5 kilometers away
from Phang Nga town along Petchkasem Road. This official building is
constructed in the reign of King Rama VII, proving its provincial status.
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Thailand
Tips !
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Grand
Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo
This
inner-city riverine landmark contains several buildings with
highly detailed architectural features. Wat Phra Kaeo within the
same compound, is a treasure house of Thai arts, and houses the
Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.
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Wat
Arun
The
Temple of the Dawn is inspiring at sunrise; it is even more
marvelous toward dusk. The temple's architecture is symmetrical,
with a square courtyard containing five Khmer-style prangs, the
central prang (282 ft) surrounded by its four attendant prangs
in the corners. All five are covered in mosaics of broken pieces
of Chinese porcelain.
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Doi
Suthep
This Rose of the
North is the nation's second-largest city (pop. 200,000) and has
most of Bangkok's amenities (including excellent food and
accommodations). But it doesn't have the quicker pace, the
traffic jams and the pollution (although the big-city problems
are rapidly catching up). The city is located.
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Sunflower
Blossom Festival
Blooming sunflower along both sides of the highways from Lopburi
to Chai Badan, and from Muak Lek to Wang Muang. Visit "Pa Sak
Chonlasit Dam", the world's biggest and longest saddle dam.
Also experience the cowboys' outdoor lifestyle at "Chok Chai
Farm" in Pak Chong.
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The
Candle Festival
Is the largest
religious ceremony in Ubon Ratchathani. It is celebrated yearly on
Asalha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) Day in July. The
ceremony is held at Thung Si Mueang and Chaturamuk Pavillion.At
night, there is entertainment to celebrate the Lent candles. The
reflection of lights on the candles creates a picturesque effect
during the festival.
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River Kwae Bridge Week
Each year, late November and/or early December, the world famous
bridge becomes the focal point of celebrations. Highlights include
exhibitions and historical and archaeological displays; a carnival
featuring sideshows roundabouts, folk entertainment, and cultural
performances.
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Loi
Krathong and Candle Festival
Loi Krathong is
traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth
lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November. The
floating of a ‘Krathong' – a banana–leaf cup – is intended
to float away ill fortune as well as to express apologies to
Khongkha or Ganga, the River Goddess. Some believe that the ritual
is meant to worship the Buddha's footprint on the bank of the
Narmada River, while others say that it is to pay respect to Phra
Uppakhut, one of the Lord Buddha's great disciples.
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Khao Lak
Guide !
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Khao
Lak Attractions
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Nightlife |
How
to get to Khao Lak |
Shopping
Guide |
History of
Khao Lak |
VAT
remarks for Tourists |
Getting around
Khao Lak
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Thai
Tourist Visa |
Khao Lak
Festival
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Activities
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Climate
in Khao Lak
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About Malaria |
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Phang Nga
Beyond
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Phang Nga Town
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Plan
your Trip ! (web
directory)
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Spectacular Hotel Savings!
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Ayara
Villas
From $ 29
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Ayara Villas opened the 18th of December 2005 and has since
enjoyed Khaolak, truly peaceful, beautiful as ever and with the
long white beach of Bang Niang almost exclusively ours.It is a sad
truth that Ayara suffered great losses with the tragedy of 2004,
nevertheless we have opted to keep our eyes on the horizon,
focusing in on today and the future rather than yesterday and
yesteryears.
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The
Sarojin
From $ 206
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The Sarojin Relaxation, freedom, inspiration.The Sarojin imparts unique, revitalizing experiences that
last...so much so, that a sojourn with us is reminiscent of
"staying as a guest at a friend's private estate".Designed
in a contemporary Asian style, lines blur and merge simultaneously
with the natural local elements and landscape.
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Baan
Khaolak Resort From $ 28
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Baan Khaolak Resort is beautifully situated on
Khaolak's finest and private resort beach, at Tumbol Kukkak,
Amphur Takuapa, Phang-nga Province. It is only 80 Kilometers north
of Phuket International Airport. Thai Style Bungalow rooms have
access to the white sandy beach.
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Palm Beach Resort
From $ 46
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Khao
Lak Palm Beach Resort ,which is located at on of Phang Nga' s finest
tranquil beach, its Grand Wooden Thai-style villas throughout the resort
with a great variety of lush landscaped garden, facing the clear crystal
water of the Andaman Sea. This is the
superb place that you can relaxing yourself with refreshing,
secluded paradise for you, just 50 minutes from Phuket Airport.
Read
Guest Reviews Here!
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Seaview
Resort & Spa From $ 55
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Khao Lak Sea view Resort and Spa has a total
of 75 luxury rooms, including 3 Royal Villas and 12 Deluxe Villas with a single
King-size bed and 60 superior rooms with a single King-size bed or double
Queen-size beds for a family wishing to stay in one room. Large seaside swimming
pool facing the Andaman Sea.
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Andaburi
Resort From $ 26
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The
Andaburi
Resort is a new hotel in Phang-Nga. Located in the center of
the Khao Lak area. Just a hour by car from Phuket International Airport,
the hotel is within ease access of some the country's stunning scenery
and attractions that include James Bond Islands, Similan Island and
Surin Island.
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Mukdara
Beach Resort From $ 53
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Mukdara
Beach Villa & Spa was born by the visionary of the
Khao Lak Palm Beach resort members of management who foresee the
birth of the highest quality of beach resort in the center of the
Khao Lak natural coast in Takuapa District of Phang-Nga Province.
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Baan
Krating Resort From $ 36
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Baan Krating Resort Khao Lak, Resting
on a cliff overlooking panoramic view of Khao Lak Bay, Baan Krating is located
next to the Khao Lak Lum Rue National Park in Phang Nga Province, Thailand. The
Resort has its own private rocky beach where a small jungle path connects our
property to the National Parks’ sandy beach.
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Khaolak
Sunset Resort From $ 40
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Khaolak Sunset Resort Provides the perfect setting for those seeking
seclusion on a private, sandy beach surrounded by a lush tropical forest.
Ideally situated along Southeast Asia's illustrious Silk Pathway-the historical
trade route linking eastern cultures to the west.
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La
Flora Resort From $ 112
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La Flora Resort, in the natural and pristine
Khao Lak, is set on an idyllic, large beachfront, just over an hour north of
Phuket airport. The resort features 68 spacious rooms, suites and villas each
with a private terrace, and as its name suggests, is hidden inside a large
tropical garden not far Khao Lak’s national park.
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Orchid
Resotel Resort From $ 26
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Khaolak Orchid Resotel Resort , Offers you
32 elegant rooms in three different styles : Superior Wing, Orchid Suite and
Exclusive View. Each room, decorated in Thai Teak Wood Style, comes with a
private Ocean View Balcony.
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Khaolak
Orchid Beach From $ 40
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Khaolak Orchid Beach Resort
is an exclusive boutique resort with private beach and unique setting near the
Khaolak National Park where guests can enjoy the natural beauties of the Khaolak
National Park and unlimited seaside experience. With such a unique setting.
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Similana
Resort From $ 33
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Similana Resort, The
beauty and variety of nature will enchant you at Similana Resort. . A
true getaway far from noise pollution and bustle , where your relaxation and
comfort are assured. Similana commands infinite views of white sand beaches,
magnificent rock formations and lush vegetation.
Read Guest
Reviews Here!
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Koh
Kho Khao Resort From $
16
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Koh Kho Khao
is small island in Andaman Sea of on an India Peninsula.
The island has area about 16,800 acres and has beautiful white
sandy beaches long about 15 Kilometers from the north to the
south. The beaches face to the Andaman Sea and around island has
many small island and can snorkelling to see shallow sea coral.
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Koyao
Bay Pavilions From $ 132
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Koyao Bay Pavilions In keeping with what we believe to be the future of tourism on
this island, the new Koyao Bay Pavilions will open its arms
to its first guests in November 2005. For a year now, a lot
of thought and efforts have gone into creating this exclusive
"get away from it all" resort which will absolutely
appeal to the new generation of intelligent travelers.
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Hot
Spring Beach From $ 83
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The Hot Spring Beach Resort & Spa, we
discovered this invaluable natural source where you could enjoy the pleasure of
nature sense. Get the new touch of being in the pool where you can get the
benefit of the natural mineral hot spring in the very same moment.
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Tony
Lodge - Khao Lak From $ 26
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Tony Lodge Khao Lak A homey and cozy accommodation in the center of the most wonderful traveling
site in Phang Nga, Khao Lak - Thailand. From here, you are closed to real
magnificent topography both on land in the sea within your reach.
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Kho
Khao Island Beach Resort From $ 58
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Kho Khao Island Beach Resort & Spa is located on Kho Khao Island, just an
hour drive from Phuket International airport. All of the resort's 50 rooms offer
luxurious facilities surrounded by pure nature and warm Thai hospitality.
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Kuraburi
Greenview Resort From $ 26
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Kuraburi Greenview Resort & Andaman Beach club,
welcomes you to the ultimate in nature gateways. Our warm welcome starts at the
door, which is a one hundred-year-old woodcarving of the God of Happiness.
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Bor
Saen Villa & Spa From $ 336
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Bor Saen Villa & Spa has created a unique yet contemporary sensitive Thai
style of architecture and culture of service. The decoration of all pool villas
feature a chic and simple decor of earth tone that emphasise space and air ness.
Each villa has private swimming pool with jacuzzi surrounded by the garden and
outdoor wooden pier facing to the lake with breathtaking views over freedom of
romance and privacy.
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Aprox.
Exchange Rates
100
Thai Baht
= 1.98 Euro
= 2.50 Dollar
= 267.88 JPY
= 3.32 AUD
= 4.24 SGD
= 19.37 HKD
= 1.40 GBP
(as
of January 2004)
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