Some Khao Lak activities you may want to try 1 Learn to Cook Thai Food There are several Thai cooking classes operating during high season. Try Sawasdee Cooking Class on 081 445 0245 or Eco Khaolak on 081 895 0432. 2 Take a Thai Boxing Class Learn Thai boxing from real Thai fighters at the respected Rawai Muay Thai Camp in Khuk Khak. Residential courses available. Call 076 486544 or 081 476 9377 3 Mini-Golf Khaolak has its own mini-golf course just off Highway 4 in Bang Niang. Call 076 423093 or 081 891 2273 for details 4 Go Kayaking…

And the Tsunami Memorial by Alan Hunter Koh Kho Khao (or just KKK as it is commonly known) is a beautiful small island that lies just off the coast of Takua Pa - about a 30 minute drive north of Khao Lak followed by a 10-minute ferry ride to cross the few hundred metres of water separating the island from the mainland. The island is often overlooked by visitors to Khao Lak, although currently the addition of new resorts, several restaurants and bars has increased both its visibility and its popularity. It is equally appealing to day trippers as well…

Meet Khao Lak's most loveable reptiles :) The tropical waters of the Andaman Sea have long been home to at least four species of turtles. Encounters with turtles are frequent around the Similan and Surin Islands and are a firm favourite with snorkellers and scuba divers. What’s more, you do not even have to journey out to the islands if you want to get up close with these graceful sea creatures - the two main turtle sanctuaries in the area provide an informative and pleasurable way to while away a few hours especially if you are visiting with children.  …

There are 8 mainland beaches in the Khao Lak region:   1. Bang Sak Beach The most northern mainland beach - about 13km north of central Khao Lak (Bang La On) - this beautiful crescent of white sand has only a few resorts and beach restaurants located on it. Part way along the beach is the delightful Bang Sak Promenade, a road running a few metres along from the beach edge with tables and chairs and dining cabanas among the trees on the beach side and a handful of good local restaurants on the other.This is a very popular picnicking…