KHAO LAK

Khao Lak is a town with a uniquely beautiful coastal landscape. It lies approx. 80 km north of Phuket, in the province of Phang Nga. Long-drawn-out beaches, interrupted with rock formations and rivers, which flow into the Andaman Sea, create this breathtaking scenery.

Inland the fields are interrupted with small lakes, which are left over from the old tin mines, dismantled in the 70’s. This scenery is rounded off by the remnants of the Palm and India rubber plant days. The coastal road is full of kitchens, markets and food stalls, operated by friendly Thais and are loaded with tasty local dishes for you to try and more “exotic” dishes for the more adventurous!

Khao Lak is located close to the port of Taplamu, making it a suitable and outstanding starting point for diving and snorkelling trips into this prehistoric island world. With day trips, or liveaboard cruises on safari boats available, discover the fascinating underwater realm of the Andaman Sea.

The Province of Phang Nga, not least, admits to having breathtaking rock landscapes. Whether in the Khao Sok national park, at the Rajaprabha artificial lake, or Phang Nga Bay, where the world-famous “James Bond rock” appears. A landscape reminiscent of Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings”, which bewitches their visitors. At each corner lurks a new aroma, as you meet new domestic flora and fauna. The province Phang Nga contains the Similan islands and Phang Nga Bay, one of 14 of national parks.

A broad selection of interesting day trips and trips further a field from Khao Lak, are available, whether individually with a hire car, a rented moped (only recommended for experienced moped drivers) or with organized trips.

Go elephant riding in Khao Sok national park, or directly here in the national park of Khao Lak, these powerful jungle giants are a part of the countryside. Visit caves within Phang Nga or go on canoe trips/wild water rafting amidst the rain forests. Take a refreshing swim in one of the many pools of the waterfalls, and all this in the European winter!

Or visit Thailand’s largest island, Phuket, with its tropical dream beaches and shopping malls. All this finds you only a “stones throw” from Khao Lak.

Thailand has been very fast with the reconstruction. Hotels and restaurants are open, and the beaches are clean, the water clear and green. The entire infrastructure was re-planned and improved. The main street has been widened and made safer, with footpaths added. Everything looks like an improvement and a new start. Khao Lak must assert itself again as a tourist destination. Nevertheless the old character of a visible and relaxing resort remains the same. The special mixture of Thai and Farang (Thai word for foreigners), which make this place so uniquely and inviting for us all.

Khao Lak and WETZONE look forward to seeing you soon!


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