Travel guide Thailand
Underwater World
The place is worth a visit if you like aquariums and zoos. The Park features sea creatures as well as freshwater inhabitants. There is also a Bird Park.
Cable Car
Coming from Koh Lipe to Langkawi by ferry you will certainly notice a sparkling building on the side of a mountain. Once you get closer you will be able to see gondolas moving on the cable. Malays are well-versed in construction of beautiful monumental projects.
The cable car ride split into 2 sections with a total distance traveled of 2.2 km. When you get to the top station you can go up to an observation deck that is located at 708 m above sea-level. There is also an unusual suspension/sky bridge connecting two mountain peaks.
Clouds at the top bring a pleasant relief from the heat and are so close that you feel like you can touch them.
Satun
The name of Satun province comes from the Malay word “Setul”, which means “wild mangosteen tree” (source Wikipedia). The famous Tarutao National Park which comprises of 51 islands, including the island of Lipe, is part of the province.
Due to the fact that Saturn borders Malaysia, more than 65% of its population is Muslim. But in contrast to other southern provinces of Sonkla, Phatthalung, Yala, residents of Satun do not support racial separatism and they are more tolerant.
Places of interest in Satun
Lipe island, เกาะสิเป๊ะ
Lipe is an island 2x3 km in size, part of the Tarutao National Park. It is the most splendid and most inhabited of the National Park’s islands. Moken Sea Gypsies that live on the island are mostly fisherman. Looking at the map of the island one might think that the island has many streets, in reality, these are just narrow paths that often run between houses and their garden plots
The island has three main beaches:
Sunrise beach is a beautiful, clean beach in the East of the island, where boats come from the continent. There are many good hotels located slightly away from where the long-tail boats get moored.
Between the beaches, there is a street of bars and restaurants (the sign proudly says Walking Street). It is the busiest place in the evenings.
Pattaya beach is located in the South and has the largest number of hotels and bars. You can spend your evenings here at a bar watching a fire show. One of such bars is Peace and Love Bar.
Sunset beach is the quietest beach with very few hotels.
It is best to familiarize yourself with the map at www.kohlipethailand.com
The paths to this beach are overgrown with vegetation and hotels located here match its chill-out vibe.
Why go to Koh Lipe? Besides its tranquility, everyone finds something here. Some spend nights in a hammock on the beach in Raggea bar watching stars. This is a good place for stargazing. Others spend their time swimming, exploring, taking pictures, only getting back to their bungalow by sea in the evening to fall to sleep from exhaustion.
Almost all hotels on the Island are bungalow style.
! Please, keep in mind:
1. There are no currency exchanges and ATMs, very few places accept bank cards.
2. Throughout the year the number of visitors changes which affect the number of establishments that are open.
From May to October is a quiet season: few people, deserted beaches and few open restaurants and hotels.
October to May is a busy time and a lot more people. Some visitors feel: “the more the merrier”.
Hin Ngam Island, เกาะหินงาม
There are many small islands around Koh Lipe that you can explore by hiring a boat. You can stop at one of them to enjoy a deserted beach or go fishing and snorkeling.
The most impressive island of them all is Hin Ngam. What is unique about it is that it is covered with shiny black rocks. You can spend hours playing with them but stones are not to be removed from the island. It is believed that if you take even one small stone it will bring misfortune into your life until you return it back to the island.
The flat shape of stones is good for building towers or pyramids and many visitors do that. Lay down on your belly and look toward the horizon and you will see a mysterious city of stone towers.
!Bring your own snorkel and mask or rent them at the hotel before the trip.
From Phuket South of Thailand
For many people, the word “South” evokes warm feelings and beautiful images. South of Thailand does not disappoint expectations. People living in the South of Thailand are open and easy going.
Everyone knows that migratory birds fly to the South, but not many know that they stop in Thailand. Follow the path of migratory birds, go to the South and you might get a chance to meet them at Thale Noi Waterbird Reserve, place unknown to most. But we will talk about this in due time…
Following provinces and places of interest should be included
Kao Hang Nug
Krabi province is famous for its cliffs. The #NagaTail ridge is one of the best places where you can enjoy its beauty at the fullest.
You will meet 3 different names for this place:
#KaoHangNug (เขาหางนาค) - the Tail of Naga;
#KaoNgonNug (เขาหงอนนาค) – the Ridge of Naga;
#TubKaek (ทับแขก) - it is also the name of the neighboring beach.
Mount Kao Hang Nug (Naga Tail) is a ridge that starts from the Tub Kaek beach on the West coast of #Krabi and stretches to the East. You can climb up and down the mountain in one day, but if you want to really enjoy the beauty of this place, you need to camp there for the night. In contrast to the temple Wat Tham Suea, road to the top runs through the jungle. The length of the hike to the top is 3.7 km, with a visit to a waterfall along the way is 4.7 km.
! Directions: to get to the starting point of the hike head to the Tub Kaek beach (ทับแขก), then follow the signs to the Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Kho Phi Phi National Park.
Cable Ski
WORKING HOURS
09:00 — 18:30
FEE
Adult
1500 THB
CONTACTS
+66 89 873 0187
COORDINATES
GPS
7°55'36.0"N 98°19'47.2"E
Decimal
7.926652, 98.329763
Do you miss snowboarding? Try cable wakeboarding. The Park offers a range of different obstacles installed on a manmade lake. The lake is 400 x 100 meters in size and the water is clean. Their cable system works without a hitch. A basic set of equipment is provided free of charge with the purchase of a ticket. Professional equipment is also available for rent for more experienced riders.
If you have never tried wakeboarding before there are instructors are on hand to give you your first lesson. Even first-timers after a couple of hours of riding can do simple tricks.
There are showers and a restaurant on site.
! Directions: from Patong head toward Central Festival Shopping mall, once you get down from the hill at the first traffic light, at a Caltex gas station turn left like if you were going to the Kathu Watefall and follow the signs.
Phuket bungy jumping
WORKING HOURS
09:00 — 18:00
FEE
Adult
2200 THB
CONTACTS
+66 76 321 351
COORDINATES
GPS
7°54'31.2"N 98°20'12.5"E
Decimal
7.908671, 98.336811
If you are a thrill seeker then this is a place for you. The complex is called Jungle Bungy Jump and was open in 1992. It operates in compliance with New Zealand safety standards. There used to be a tin mining operation at this location but the mines were flooded to create a picturesque lake.
They offer standard, tandem jumps as well as catapult and water touch jumps from a crane that is 50m high.
Jungle Bungy Jump is located in Kathu not far from Patong Beach. Prices start from 2200 baht and in addition to the jump, every package includes a t-shirt, a certificate, and insurance. A 3000 bath package also includes a DVD with a video of your jump or one additional jump free of charge. The place is open every day.
Directions:
Kathu: from Patong head to Central Festival Shopping mall, once you get down from the hill at the first traffic light, at a Caltex gas station turn right and follow the road for about 500m, keep your eyes open for the sign “Bungy Jump”.
Patong: on the 3d beach road behind Jung Ceylon shopping center close to J. J. Plaza.
Patong Go-Kart Speedway
WORKING HOURS
10:00 — 19:00
FEE
Adult
800 THB
CONTACTS
076 321 949
COORDINATES
GPS
7°54'30.2"N 98°19'46.2"E
Decimal
7.908381, 98.329486
Do you feel the need for speed and an adrenaline rush then go a racetrack.
There are 2 go-kart racetracks in Phuket located across the street from each other.
Phuket Wake Park in Kathu
WORKING HOURS
9:00 - 18:30
FEE
Adult
750 THB
Kid
450 THB
CONTACTS
089 873 0187
COORDINATES
GPS
7°55'35.9"N 98°19'47.2"E
Decimal
7.926641, 98.329763
Do you miss snowboarding? Try cable wakeboarding. The Park offers a range of different obstacles installed on a manmade lake. The lake is 400 x 100 meters in size and water is clean. Their cable system works without a hitch. A basic set of equipment is provided free of charge with the purchase of a ticket. Professional equipment is also available for rent for more experienced riders.
If you have never tried wakeboarding before there are instructors are on hand to give you your first lesson. Even first-timers after a couple of hours of riding can do simple tricks.
There are showers and a restaurant on site.
See video Phuket Wake Park in Kathu
