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Khao Lak
Long uncrowded beaches, jungle-backed resorts and easy access to the Similan Islands make Khao Lak a calm Andaman retreat.
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Hidden places
Drive south to the fishing village of Thap Lamu, where the Similan park boats leave; Lak Mountain above it, which gave Khao Lak its name, once guided seafarers into this safe harbour.
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Best time to visit
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November to April brings the calmest Andaman seas; the Similan Islands National Park opens only from 16 October to 15 May and closes for the rainy season in between.
Travel tips
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- Most visitors reach Khao Lak via Phuket airport, some 70–80 km to the south; the transfer by car or minivan takes about one to one and a half hours and crosses the Sarasin Bridge.
- Order khao yam at a local food stall: the southern Thai rice salad, tossed with fresh herbs and finely sliced vegetables, a bright start that resort buffets rarely offer.
- Book the Similans early in the season: the marine park opens on 16 October and caps visitors each day, so reserve your boat from Thap Lamu before you arrive.
- Inland from Bang Niang Beach, Police Patrol Boat 813 rests where the 2004 tsunami left it, about 1.25 kilometres from the shore; it has been preserved there as a memorial and museum ship.
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Where to stay
Stay ideas — Khao Lak
Thailand
Khao Lak
The Sarojin
Intimate garden-and-beach retreat for quiet luxury.
Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas
Polished resort with lagoon and beachfront setting.
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
Large resort with extensive pools and beach access.