Kata beach Thailand

Kata beach

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Kata beach

Kata beach Thailand located approximately 17 kilometers from Phuket City are Kata Noi (Small Kata) and Kata Yai (Big Kata) Beaches. Both are renowned for snorkeling to see the coral, tropical fishes and the seas eco-system. Also worth visiting is Ko Pu, a small uninhabited island located off Laem Sai. Most visitors find snorkeling along the islands rich coral reef enjoyable. Diverse beach activities are available on both beaches. Accommodations on Hat Kata are set amidst tropical and cliff settings. Visitors can choose to stay in budget to top end accommodations according to their preference. Well known hotels located here are Club Med and the Boat house.

Kata beach Thailand

Kata beach

Go to Kata beach Thailand.You can go several routes. From the beach and other Using the road around the island. And from Phuket town. Prince by road East To Chalong. Then turn right and go up the hill. Kata Beach is divided into two Kata and Kata Noi. Kata Beach is perfect for swimming and diving practice because of the coral reef consecutive To Crab Island. The front of  Kata beach.

For those who will visit the Kata beach and karon beach  Suggest that in the cold for tours on Kata beach Thailand. It also will have Vibrant atmosphere. Of the various shops and a good view of the sunset picture is a water Karon Beach, a beautiful and memorable images found really difficult to open in the afternoon till evening.

Khao Lak Thailand

Khao Lak Thailand is a resort town in Phang Nga province on the western Andaman Sea coastline of southern Thailand, about 100 km north of Phuket Town. When the disastrous tsunami of 2004 struck South Asia, Khao Lak was the hardest-hit area in Thailand with over 4000 fatalities. It has since made an impressive recovery despite many hardships along the way, and is once again a popular tourist destination. Khao Lak mainly caters to families and those looking for party people prefer Phuket.

Khao lak is named after the national park (Khao Lak-Lam Ru). The park was declared a national park in August 1991. It occupies a vast area of 150 sq.km and covers Amphoe Thai Muang, Amphoe Kapong, Amphoe Takua Pa and Amphoe Muang. Khao Lak is becoming increasingly popular, mainly with European visitors. It’s easy to reach, quite and, as yet, not overdeveloped. It is something like Phuket’s past 20 years. You can walk northward along the sand for many kilometres, almost as far as Bang Sak beach.

Most larger hotels will run a shuttle bus service into Bang La On, often described as Khao Lak ‘centre’ although these may be at limited times and may be chargeable. There are plenty of taxis as an alternative. Bang La On is about 20 minutes by shuttle or taxi from, for example, The Sarojin.

Bang La On has the most shops, bars restaurants and banks. There are also many ATM machines. Bang Niang is smaller, but still has a good selection. You will find the majority of visitors to Bang Niang are couples whereas at Bang La On it’s mainly families. Khuk Khak is still quite small with a handful of restaurants and a few shops. In the High Season all of the restaurants will be open including a wide range of both independent and hotel based beachfront restaurants.

In Bang Niang there is a large range of accommodation from the 4.5 star Ramada to bungalow resorts like The Sanuk Bungalows. In Bang La On the accommodation is primarily 3 to 4 star, for example, the Baan Khao Lak on Nang Thong Beach and The Paradise on Sunset Beach, the next beach going south. Just south of Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park there is Khao Lak beach which has the popular Merlin Resort and the relatively new boutique Lukanawadee resort.

Get in Khao Lak Thailand
Khao Lak By plane
The easiest way to get to Khao Lak is to fly into either Phuket (the closest alternative) or Krabi and go to Khao Lak from there. Both airports serve international as well as domestic destinations.
A taxi from Phuket airport to Khao Lak costs between 1100 and 1600 baht. If you think this is too much and prefer to take a bus, you will have to get to the main road, Highway 4, about 5 kilometers from the airport. Hop on a bus headed towards Takua Pa, Ranong or Surat Thani, they all stop in Khao Lak. It’s about 80 kilometers from Phuket airport to Khao Lak.
Khao Lak By train
The nearest train station is at Surat Thani on the east coast, making this an inconvenient option.
Khao Lak By bus
From Bangkok, buses go to Khao Lak from the southern bus terminal (Sai Tai). The trip, which costs less than 500 baht, takes about ten hours and runs overnight. Don’t buy bus tickets from Bangkok travel agents – they will most likely make you go via Surat Thani where you have to change bus.
From the bus station in Phuket, take a bus towards Takua Pa, Ranong or Surat Thani. It will set you back about 50 .
From Krabi there’s a daily minibus to Khao Lak. All travel agents in Krabi sell tickets.

Get around Khao Lak Thailand
* Chong Fah Waterfall – about 10 minutes east of Bang Niang – great for hot days, very scenic and accessible to all.

* Khao lak Thailand ,Police Boat 813 – one of two police boats overseeing the vacation of Khun Phum Jensen, son of former Royal Princess Ubol Ratana (his father was an American, hence the last name) at the time of the 2004 tsunami. Khun Phum was jet-skiing when the wave struck, and he and the entire crew of one of the police boats (which was sunk) died. This is the other boat, which was swept inland and has been left exactly where the tsunami deposited it as a memorial and historical landmark.

* Khao lak Thailand, Takuapa & Old Town. At Takuapa Old Town you will find Sino-Portuguese architecture and have the chance to wander around the quaint shops (best in the early morning), about 45 minutes drive from Khao Lak. Takuapa Market and River Plaza are in the new town, slightly closer to Khao Lak (near the bus station). This is a typical local market and the Plaza has some good shops and a few riverside restaurants.

* Lampi Waterfall near khao lak Thailand. About 30 minutes south of Khao Lak just off highway 4. A very nice waterfall, best viewed in the early morning as the sun rises from behind the mountains and the rays shine through the mist. The falls are only a short walk from the car park, making access easy for all.

* Khao Sok National Park. A visit to Khao Sok National Park will allow activities including jungle trekking on foot or elephant, visiting waterfalls & river rafting/canoeing. Around one hour drive north east from Khao Lak. A good day out, although accommodation is available for extended visits.

* Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park. Nice walks and a restaurant (not open in the evening). Between Nang Thong and Khao Lak beaches. Walkeable from the resorts in Bang La On.

* Cheow Lan Lake and Rachaphrapha Dam. Just two hours north of Khao Lak off highway 401. Superb views over the lake to the limestone ridges. Boat trips are available to rafts (for overnight accommodation you will need to pre book at Khao Sok National Park HQ or book the trip via a tour agency).

* Saori Foundation Centre, Bang Muang  near Khao lak(Drive north from Khao Lak and Bang Niang to Ban Muang; go through the built up area and a few hundred metres further on you will see on the left an official-looking entrance… turn left into it and find the Saori workshop along on the left.), [1]. A women’s workshop which develops its own textile designs after a Japanese monk showed tsunami survivors how to weave and earn a living. You are welcome at the workshop on any working day – Monday to Saturday – to see how the designs and products are made and to examine them to see if you would like to purchase anything. Really nice products with designs individual to each worker.Enjoy Khao Lak Thailand.

Hat Kamala

Hat Kamala is a lovely stretch of sand and sea about 4km south of Surin and 25km from Phuket. The northern end (the nicest area) is shaded by casuarina trees and fea­tures a small thatched-roof snack bar. Please note: Most of the locals here are Muslim and would find topless bathing extremely offensive.

Phuket Fantasea (0 7638 5000; open 5.30pm-11.30pm Wed-Mon), a US$60 million  cultural theme park’, is located just north of Hat Kamala. Despite the billing, there aren’t any rides but there is a truly magical show that man­ages to capture the colour and pageantry of traditional Thai dance and costumes and combine them with state-of-the-art light and sound techniques that rival anything found in Las Vegas (think 30 elephants). All of this takes place on a stage dominated by a full-scale replica of a Khmer temple remi­niscent of Angkor Wat. Kids especially would be captivated by the spectacle. There is also quite a good and varied collection of souvenir shops in the park offering Thai-made handicrafts. The Thai buffet dinner is surprisingly good. Tickets can be booked through most hotels and tour agencies.

Places to Stay Kamala is seeing a fair bit of development as small places expand and go upscale, but budget options can be found

few minutes’ walk from the beach. There are eight beautiful, comfortable, clean and well-furnished rooms at this small and inti­mate hotel. All come with hot water, TV, fridge and good decor.

Benjamin Resort (fax 0 7638 5739; rooms with air-con in low season 350-500B, in high season 700-800B) is very good value. All rooms have TV, minibar and a terrace with table and chairs. The more expensive rooms have sea views, some of which are glorious. The hotel, built in 2001, is on the beach.

Pa Pa Crab Guesthouse (fax 0 7638 5315; rooms with fan/air-con in low season 450/7008, in high season 600/8508) has 10 well-decorated, comfortable rooms and a lovely colour scheme, but will close in low season if business is slow.

Thai Kamala Village (0 7627 9795, fax 0 7627 9797; rooms in low/high season 1200/18008) is another almost-new hotel directly on the beach. All of the 17 air-con rooms face the bay, offer­ing excellent views from their balconies. They are simply but tastefully decorated, and aligned perfectly to catch the sea breeze. There’s a restaurant as well, which is open in the high season only.

Phuket Kamala Resort (0 7621 2775, fax 0 7621 1841; bungalows with air-con in low/high season 1250/16508) is a moder­ately upmarket resort across the street from the beach. It features tennis courts, a pool and a fitness centre. The 40 bungalows have private balconies, minibar and TV.

Kamala Beach Estate ( 0 7627 9756, fax 076324115; apartments in low season US$95-190, in high season US$120-235, villas low/high season US$255/350) is at the southern end of the bay, overlooking the beach. It boasts fully equipped, high-security modern apartments, suites and villas — some with a kitchen and fantastic sea views. The manicured grounds feature an outdoor Jacuzzi, a lovely pool and an on-site restaurant. Each unit is indi­vidually owned and thus uniquely different; 20% are solely owner-occupied. The villas are especially beautifully laid out, with huge flagstone terraces and loads of comfortable and bright space.

Places to Eat The best value for eating is the friendly no-name thatched-roof restaurant

at the northern end of the beach. There are others like it a little to the south. Kamala Seafood (closed in low season), near the centre of the beach, is a decent family-run Thai seafood restaurant catering to farang

The Balcony Bar & Restaurant ( 0 7627 9756 ext 132; dishes 80-2508), at Kamala Beach Estate on the southern end of the bay, is the most upmarket place to eat; it offers good views of the bay, reliable Thai and Western food and a decent wine list.

Getting There & Around A regular sawngthaew between Kamala and Patong costs 20B per person, while a charter costs 250B.

Hat Surin
Hat Surin is a pleasant beach, with occa­sionally heavy surf, south of Ao Bang Thao and separated from it by a cape. When the water is calm, there’s fair snorkelling here; lounge chairs and beach umbrellas can be rented for 50B. Surin is popular with local Thais, who come for nibbles at the dozen or so seafood stands above the beach. Just to the east, in Bang Thao Village No 2, is one of southern Thailand’s most beautiful mosques, Matsayit Mukaram, a large, whitewashed, immaculate structure with lacquered wooden doors.

Places to Stay To sleep close to the water, you need to hit the cape at Surin’s northern end and shell out big bucks at one of the ex­clusive resorts — the Amanpuri and the Chedi — that sit on Pansea Beach, a secluded offshoot of Hat Surin.

Surin Sweet Apartment (( 0 7627 0863, fax 0 7627 0865; rooms in low/high season 600/8008) is set well back from the central section of the beach. It looks awful from the outside, but management is friendly and the rooms are large and clean, with tile floors, air-con, balconies and rare shower curtains.

The Chedi ( 0 7632 4017, fax 0 7632 4252; rooms in low season US$190-495, in high season US$350-675) has tennis courts, a beachside pool and many water sports on offer. Lodg­ing is in cottages, many with teak floors and private verandas. Rates skyrocket dur­ing the December to January holidays.

Amanpuri Resort (( 0 7632 4333, fax 0 7632 4100; rates US$700-8200) plays host to Thailand’s celebrity traffic, with each guestgetting a 133-sq-metre pavilion or

private two- to six-bedroom villa home (with live-in maid and cook); the staff-to-guest ratio is 3′/z to one. It was designed by the architect who did the former Shah of Iran’s Winter Palace. Rates come down in the low season, but are still up there. The resort offers six tennis courts, a spa, Thai and Italian restaurants, and about 20 watercraft for sailing, diving and overnight charters.

Getting There & Away A regular sawng- thaew between Phuket’s Th Ranong and Hat Surin costs 25B per person and tdk-tfik charter is 250B to 300B.

Koh Samet Tours

Koh Samet is located in the Gulf of Thailand,  200km South East from Bangkok Thailand. This  island has a great influence in the Thai culture due to the famous “Pra Apai Manee” legend written by renowned poet Sunthorn Poo in the late 19th century. Koh Samed is also the closest island from Bangkok where tourists, locals and tired souls escape to relax and enjoy some good times amid the real nature.

From Bangkok you can hire a private taxi, minibus or take the public bus at Ekkamai bus station. The new highway offers ideal accessibility and your short 2 hours journey will take you to the pier at Ban Phe, opposite to Koh Samet. visit White Sand Beach.

Ko Samet offers extensive pristine beaches with clean white sand and strangely shaped rocks. A haven for relaxation, this T-shaped island is a perfect retreat for those looking for sun, sand and sea. The climate is always pleasantly cool with an abundance of rain in August and windy monsoons in May.
There are a wide range of accommodations on the island with prices at the low-end starting from 200 baht for a bungalow with basic amenities, while bungalows with furniture and air-conditioning may start at the rate of 600 baht. Mid-range hotels and resorts mostly located around the Hat Sai Kaew area are also available. Reservations for accommodations should be made in advance as the place gets crowded especially during the festive season.

Attractions on Ko Samet

Hat Sai Kaeo

One of the most beautiful and most popular beaches on Koh Samet, Hat Sai Kaew is 1 kilometer long and 24 to 30 meters wide. The name speaks for itself, Hat Sai Kaew, which literally means Crystal Sand Beach, is a nice beach filled with activities. From dusk to dawn, visitors can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, jet   skiing, windsurf, riding on banana boat or even party at nightlife.
provided include bungalows and villas.

Ao Noi Na
Ao Noi Na, which is located near Hat Sai Kaew, has different ambience. It is quieter and therefore more suitable for those looking for a truly relaxing experience on the white, clean sandy beach

Ao Hin Khok

Ao Hin Khok is separated from Hat Sai Kaew by a small rocky sea point where a mermaid statue is located. The beach, which is half the size of Hat Sai Kaew, is famous for its strangely shaped rocks. There are inexpensive bungalows/huts located along the beach, and also  restaurants providing fresh, quality seafood dishes there delicious.

Ao Pai

This  Located on Hat Sai Kaew, Ao Pai is therefore quite crowded. For visitors interested in sunbathing, this is the ideal place as swimming is not recommended as there is whirlpool on the sea,Most beautiful beaches.

Ao Phutsa

Ao Put Sa is a small bay on Koh Samet which draws repeat visitors intent on relaxing. Suitable for those who are tired of crowded beaches and nightlife activities, Ao Put Sa offers a quite retreat that reunites visitors with nature like a crystal clear waters.

Ao Thapthim

Ao ThubTim which is set in a tranquil atmosphere, is located near Ao Put Sa and is well known for its white sand and clear water. Ao ThubTim has a small, cozy resort, which provides nice services in a well good area.

Ao Nuan

This area located near Ao Put Sa and is a perfect hideaway for holiday and makers  search of tranquility.

Ao Wong Deuan

Ao Wong Deuan is the second largest beach on the island ,the first is Hat Sai Kaew. Ao Wong Deuan attracts tourist groups during both the high and low seasons due to its beautiful white sandy beach and good accommodations. On top this, has good seafood restaurants with nice view are also available.

Ao Thian  may be call Candlelight Beach

Ao Thian is  topography is painted by rocky beach in which some nice spots for skin diving are available. This beach is very quiet and free from group tours with bungalows and hetel or resorts available around the local beach area.

Ao Wai

Ao Wai is located within a short walking distance of Candlelight Beach. Shaded by coconut trees, the beach is a quite, scenic and serene spot for sea lovers.

Ao Kiu Nok

This bay is a perfect secluded den for those planning to keep their distance from the busy, crowded beaches and  nightlife. From Aow Kiew Nok, visitors can actually walk to Aow Kiew Nai which is the ideal spot to see the spectacular sun rise and sun set.

Ao Karang

Best place to experience the traditional lifestyle of the residents of Koh Samet is at Ao Karang where there also are a number of seafood restaurants providing fresh seafood dishes .

Ao Wiang Wan

Ao Wiang Wan is located on the west of NaDanPier, a large bay where lots of sport and activities such as fishing take place.

Ao Phrao

Ao Prow is one of the quietest beaches of Ko Samet.

Located quite far away from the lively nightlife of Ko Samet; Ao Prow is preferred by travelers who quietly enjoy the deep blue sea and white sand in the sunshine. Ao Prow has a long white sandy beach which is ideal for swimming in water.

How to get there

Four operators name is   Nuanthip, Si Ban Phe, Phe Port, and Saphan Pla,  around Ban Phe offer shuttle boat services between their ports and the main port of the island. All operators charge a flat rate of 100 baht per person for a round trip or 50 baht for a single journey. Boats can leave all time when more than 20 passengers are waiting to go. The service is available around the clock, seven days a week.

For groups of at least 7 persons, Nuanthip Boat (Tel. 0 3865 1508) offers a shuttle boat service to other bays as well, such as Ao Wong Duean (120 baht each) and to the last bay Ao Pakarang (200 baht each). Si Ban Phe Boat (Tel.       0 3865 1902) also runs a scheduled boat service during weekends between Ban Phe and the main port of Samet. The hourly boat service from Ban Phe runs from 8.00 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the return trip from Samet, the boat leaves at 10.00 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The company also offers a speed boat service at 1,000 baht a trip for 12 people to the main port, or higher rates for other routes. and Parking service on the main land .

Getting around on Ko Samet

The island has only a single road. Some parts are concrete and some parts are only a dirt trail. A pick up truck offers a passenger service to the desired beach. The fee depends on negotiation, ranging from 20-100 baht each. Chartered service to get around the island costs between 200-1,500 baht only.

Attractions on Ko Samet and Nearby
The most beaches are on the eastern side of the island. The beaches hide in small bays and stretch some 200 metres. From the north, there are Hat Sai Kaeo, Hat Hin Khrong, Hat Khlong Phai, Ao Phutsa, Ao Thapthim, Ao Naun, Ao Cho, Ao Thian, Ao Wai, Ao Kio Na Yok and Ao Karang. The only beach on the western side is Ao Phrao. One of the famous beaches is Ao Wong Duean in the middle of the eastern side. This beach stretches in the shape of an almost complete circle. Both Ao Wong Duean and Hat Sai Kaeo have clean white sand.

Ko Kruai, Ko Kham, and Ko Pla Tin

The islands are some 600 metres north of Ko Kudi. With coral reefs, tourists maybe can enjoy fishing here. A rental boat service is available .

Ko Kudi or Ko Kut

These island is on the east of Ko Samet, six kilometres from the mainland. Ko Kudi totals an area of 63 rai. A nice beach and coral reefs make it a nice place for a hideaway. Nearby islands are Ko Thai Khangkhao and Ko Tham Ruesi.

Without accommodation, the national park office on the island offers a tent for rent at 200 baht per person/ night.  Pitching  a private tent requires paying a fee of 20 baht per person/night.

For more information, call Tel. 0 3865 3034, or in Bangkok at Tel.0 2561 2919 and 0 2561 2921.

Ko Thalu

Some 6 kilometres east of Ko Kudi, the island is another scuba diving site among coral reefs. The island totals an area of 69 rai, most remains lush forest. While high cliffs occupy the west, white sandy beaches occupy the east and south of the island. Ko Thalu is a habitat of seagulls, flying fox, and turtles alot.

Tourists visiting Ko Kudi, Ko Kruai, Ko Kham, Ko PlaTin and Ko Thalu should rent a boat from Ban Phe or Ko Samet. They should prepare food and water, as there is neither facilities nor food supplies available on such islands.

This Beach is the most developed, most vibrant, most visited beach of Phuket that never fails to impress visitors. Located approximately 15 kilometers from the city, the beach has a wide range of accommodations and shopping arcades, and provides magnificent leisure activities and energetic night-time entertainment. It is a picture perfect postcard view of a 3-kilometer long white sandy beach that is perfect for swimming, lazing, and enjoying challenging water sports such as jet skiing, windsurfing snorkeling, sailing, and parasailing.

Patong is the party capital of Asia, with a world famous nightlife and a great beach. Mostly made up of hotels, world class restaurants, nightclubs and various tourist attractions, this is a hedonists heaven of nightlife, with numerous entertainment complexes and countless bars clustered together in and around Bangla Road and the beach road. The town has a very obvious female, transgender and male sex industry to cater to every taste, however to only view it as this is a mistake, it offers so much more, for families and couples too.

Massage parlors of the erotic as well the therapeutic (Nuad Thai) genre provide less alcohol/drug infested venues for punters and wellness seekers. One can even find masseuses practicing this medical art atop bamboo mats on the beach sands (100 baht and up).

Prices are higher than in Phuket Town, but there’s more budget accommodation here than at the more southerly beaches.

This may not be a good destination for the average backpacker, except in the rainy season when prices are far lower. However this is not Patong’s stated market, it is fairly and squarely aimed at holidaymakers and does it rather well.

Rooming houses (‘Mansions’) a few blocks inland provide nice, clean a/c rooms and suites as cheaply as 300 baht/day (less without a/c), or 3,000-10,000 baht/month. However Patong has every type of accommodation imaginable, from home stays to 5 star palaces.

How to go?

By plane

Phuket International Airport is 35 km to the north of Patong. “Limousine” taxis from the airport to Patong are a steep 500 baht (45 minutes); meter-taxis 300+ baht (if coming from the airport, from outside the car park gates); shared minibuses limit the damage to 150 baht (but 180 baht in the Patong to airport direction, presuming you book through an agency). Cheapest way of all (however also the most time consuming) is to take the airport shuttle bus to Phuket Town, and switch there to a local bus to Patong.

By bus

Regular buses connect to Phuket Town (20 baht, 45 minutes) every 30 minutes or so between 07:00 and 18:00. The route starts from the southern end of the beach, after which the bus crawls through town (via Bangla Road), stopping to pick up passengers, before finally heading off across the hills.

By Limousine

Limousine usually referrs to a larger sedan, such as Toyota Camry, with leather seats, etc. They cost around 600-700 baht to go to Kata Beach. Considering the drive is about an hour long, this is one of the best options to get to Kata Beach.

The following places offer enjoyable activities:

• Phuket Water Ski Cableways: Tel: 0 7620 2525-7
• Simon Cabaret: Tel: 0 7634 2011-5
• Tarzans Jungle Bungy Jump: Tel: 0 7632 1351
• Tazans Catapult Bungy: Tel: 0 1464 1581
• Patong Go-kart Speedway: Tel: 0 7632 1949
• Phuket Joyland: Tel: 0 7620 3005
• Horror House: Tel: 0 7629 3123

In addition, Patong offers gastronomical delights for seafood lovers. There are plenty of good restaurants located along the beach.