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This is Khao Lak

Khao Lak beach at sunset

The Khao Lak region of Southern Thailand is focused around a string of small, seaside villages on the West coast of the kingdom, about an hour’s drive away from the popular tourist island of Phuket.

Boasting over 20 kilometres of serene, unspoilt beaches and nestling amongst several of Thailand’s finest National Parks, the region has undisputed eco-credentials.

And thanks to intelligent governance and years of steady, sustainable growth Khao Lak is now emerging as one of Asia’s most unique and appealing beach resort destinations.

A world class eco-destination

Surrounded on land and water by several of Thailand’s finest land-based and marine National Parks, Khao Lak is a genuine ‘eco-destination’
in the true sense of the phrase.

One of many scenic waterfalls around Khao Lak

One of many scenic waterfalls

 

Indeed, much of the region is covered by the Khao Lak Lamru National Park, a natural coastal paradise teeming with exotic birds, tropical flowers and scenic waterfalls.

“Many travel experts consider Khao Lak to be one of Asia’s best-kept secrets…”

…over 20km of gorgeous, unspoilt beaches

one of many beaches in Khao Lak

Spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches in Khao Lak

 

Flanked by the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, the Khao Lak region is blessed with some of Asia’s finest and quietest beaches – all with excellent water quality and not a single sun-bed vendor, beach hawker or jet-ski in sight.

crab on Khao Lak beach

Welcome to the beach

 

In fact, there are no less than 8 superb beaches in the immediate vicinity of Khao Lak alone (LINK).

…and a food-lover’s paradise

As well as its eco-credentials the Khao Lak region has recently gained a growing reputation as one of Thailand’s most up-and-coming dining locations.

sunset dining in Khao Lak

Khao Lak, a food lovers paradise

 

With more than 150 restaurants in Khao Lak alone, guests are spoilt for choice with a vast array of cuisines and dining styles on offer – in surroundings that most other destinations simply cannot match.

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