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Where is Khao Lak

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There is no doubt about Thailand’s ever increasing popularity as one of the world’s best tropical holiday destinations. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Phuket and Krabi have seen development on a massive scale in recent years to cater for the increasing influx of visitors to the country. For those wishing to escape the crowds, Khao Lak has always been a great alternative. As the town’s reputation grows many ask, “where is Khao Lak?“

So, where is Khao Lak?

Khao Lak is located on the western Andaman Sea coastline of Thailand, south from Bangkok. It is the only substantial holiday destination along a largely undeveloped coastline that stretches over 200km from Phuket in the south to Ranong on the Thai-Burmese boarder.

Khao Lak is in the Takua Pa district of Phang Nga Province, which neighbours Phuket Province (Island) to the south, Krabi province to the south east, Surat Thani Province to the east and Ranong Province to the north. Phang Nga, the provincial capital is 37km southeast of Khao Lak, on the northern edge of Phang Nga Bay. Phuket Island forms the western edge of the bay, while Krabi, Koh Phi Phi and Ao Nang form the southeast side.

The closest international airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT). Khao Lak is only 58km north from the airport and often has shorter travel times than to the busy resort destinations in the south of Phuket Island.

For travellers on a budget many bus companies include Khao Lak on frequent schedules. Highway 4 starts in Bangkok, heading south through Chumphon, Ranong, Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Krabi and Hat Yai before terminating at the Thai Malaysian boarder.

Khao Lak is the best starting point to access the famous Similan Islands and Khao Sok National Park. Due to it’s close proximity to Phang Nga Bay, Khao Lak is a quieter alternative to Phuket, a more tranquil, family orientated base for planning trips around southern Thailand. James Bond Island and many other highlights are easily accessible from Khao Lak. Even the hustle and bustle of Phuket can be experienced in a single convenient day trip.

where is Khao Lak

The original, but not the only Khao Lak

Khao Lak nowadays is commonly known as the most developed area to the north of Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park, locally called La On and Nang Thong Beach. However, the original ‘Ban Khao Lak’ lies south of the National Park. Bang Niang, Khuk Khak, Pakarang and Bangsak are resort towns north of La On yet still referred to as within the Khao Lak area.

If you are still asking, “Where is Khao Lak?” then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Khao Lak nearby cities:

Town Distance
Ao Luk, Krabi 58km east-southeast
Krabi 91km southeast
Phuket Town 85km south-southeast
Ranong 158km north-northeast
Surat Thani 131km northeast

(straight line distances between city centers)

Khao Lak nearby airports:

Airport Distance
Phuket International Airport 58km south-southeast
Krabi Airport 100km southeast

(straight line distances between Khao Lak centre and airport)

May 4, 2013Sunai Leesakul
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Sunai Leesakul

Khun Sunai Leesakul, or simply 'Nai' as Khao Lak residents know him, comes from Takua Pa, Khao Lak's nearest large town. With over 15 years experience working as a local tour guide he founded the successful Khao Lak Tour company Green Andaman Travel in 2009. Nai is a very skilled Khao Lak tour guide and has a wealth of knowledge about the local area, Thai culture and traditions.

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