Phang-nga
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Khao Lak
Information
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When arriving
in Thailand ask for free copies of Thaiways magazine and Thaiways
maps from the information counter at airports or hotels.
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Takua
Pa County
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| Tracing back to about 2,000 years ago, Takua Pa was an important
port on the trade route of Malayan Peninsula, also called the silk
pathway. The Indian and Persian merchants would anchor their shiploads
of goods here and travel further on land from Takua Pa on the west
to Ban Don of Surat Thani on the east. Luckily, many archaeological
remains of the Indian culture still exist today such as the statue
of Vishnu God, discovered in Kapong county, which is now kept at Thalang
National Museum in Phuket. |
| Bang Sak Beach |
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Bang Sak Beach is situated in Bang Muang Subcounty off Phetkasem
Highway at Km.75.
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| Khao Lak
- Lamru National Park |
| This national park is emerging as a new star appealing to those
who love tranquility amidst the pristine nature. With an area of about
150 sq.km. covering four counties of Thai Muang, Kapong, Takua Pa
and Muang, it boasts virgin forests with abundant flora and fauna
and waterfalls. The cream of the park lies on Khao
Lak Hill, 25 km. from Amphoe Takua Pa. The mountain is not only
a border landmark of Takua Pa and Thai Muang counties, but also forms
a scenic background for a serene long golden beach, which is an ideal
place for relaxation and a nice viewpoint for watching the sunset.
Khao Lak Beach
There is a pretty curve in the 10-km beach running parallel with
Khao Lak Mountain. The beach is naturally decorated with granite
boulders with an offshore coral reef suitable for snorkeling, about
40 minutes away by boat. Here is a nice viewpoint for an impressive
panorama of the Andaman Sea. The sunset here forms a very spectacular
scene and creates a romantic atmosphere.
Lamru Waterfall
Take Highway 4090 to enter Lamru Village, cross the Kapong canal,
turn left and go ahead for 1 km. to reach a forest protection unit.
Not far from here, you will find a 5-leap waterfall. The most impressive
beauty lies in the fifth leap with a height of 30 meters. The trees
are so thick that little sunlight is allowed through.
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Ton Chong Fa is only 5 km. to the north of the
park office. The 5-leap waterfall is set amid a quiet pristine
forest with water flowing all year round. |
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| For your personal safety and protection
by law, please use the services of travel agencies holding a TAT license
only. |
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