Khao Lak hotels and travel guide



Thai Muang is a fair sized town and varying levels of accommodation are available. ● Koh Kho Khao lies off the coast of Takuapa to the North of Khaolak. Koh Kor Kao Island's western coast has endless beaches lined by Casuarina trees while the interior is covered by grassland. Several wild animals dwell Kho Koh Khao Island, and sea turtles use to lay their eggs in its sands, between November and February. Those, interested in this fascinating event will have the possibility to observe turtles in their natural environment during their ● Khao Lamphi - Hat Thai Muang National Park was declared a national park on April 14, 1986 and covers a total area of 45,000 rai. Thai Muang is a phrase indicating the end of the mining district, and indeed this area was formerly, from ancient time to modern, one of the great repositories of in the world. Mining has ceased, and little trace remains to the untrained eyes except in the name. *Sites of interest within the National Park.* ● Nam Tok Lampi is in Moo 6 of Tambon Thai Muang off Petch Kasem Rd. (Route 4) near km 32-33. A gravel road intersection is there. Turn left 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. ● 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 intersection. Turn left and go for 7 kms; park your vehicle. Then continue on foot another kilometer. The hike to the falls is most enjoyable during dry season. ● Hat Thai Muang is a spectacular stretch of sand, 13 kms. long with clear water and an adjacent golf course, Phang-nga's first. At the Suka Peeban Thai Muang , turn right and about 1.5 kms on the asphalt road leading to the beach. At the beach, follow the road for another 5 kilometers. 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. ● Ban Bor Dan Hot Springs The waters here are heavy with sodium, calcium, iodine chloride and other minerals good for relief of arthritis, beriberi, mental and physical stress they even make skin fresher and hair healthier. Open for bathing and soaking daily; the service costs just 10 baht. Located in Tambon Na Toey on the Andaman Coast : from Phuket go north through the Koke Kloy intersection in Phang-nga Province (do not turn right at the intersection) and proceed to approximately kilometer stone 6. Look for a road running beside Ban Bor Dan School, and proceed down it for about 3 kms. Conservation Center of the Princess Chulabhorn Undersea Park Project created to spread knowledge of the undersea environment and its resources. The two-storey building has rooms displaying the work of the Chulaborn Research Institute's royal chairman, a meeting room, a dining room, a performance sala, and an exhibition hall. The exhibition hall has 4 rooms detailing the Chulabhorn Projects origins, the importance of undersea resources and environment, new ideas in undersea eco-tourism, and an exhibit of artworks focusing on undersea world themes. The featured exhibit of artworks focusing on undersea world themes. The featured exhibition in the large hall is entitled Progress in Tourism Through Circulation of Information and Knowledge. Located at Tap Lamu Naval Base. ● Royal Navy's Third Fleet Sea Turtle Nursery is at the naval base at Tap Lamu. Infant turtles from various areas on the Andaman seaboard are brought here, nursed along until strong enough to fend for themselves, then released into the sea. It is the country's most important such nursery on the Andaman coast.

Khao Lak Lamru National Park		Similan Islands