Culture & festivals
Turtle Festival Khao Lak: the Thai Mueang Sea Turtle Release Festival
Thai Mueang's sea turtle festival runs 1–10 March near Khao Lak. Watch our 2026 video, learn how to join a turtle release and how to get there.
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Khao Lak Travel Journal
Local know-how on what to do, when to go and how to get there, from the Similan Islands to Khao Sok and Phang Nga Bay.
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Plan your trip
TIPS FOR YOUR PERFECT HOLIDAY IN KHAO LAK
Local tips for your Khao Lak holiday — best beaches, when to visit, what to pack, and how to get around. Practical advice from people who live here.
Food & drink
THE BEST 10 RESTAURANTS IN KHAO LAK
Ten Khao Lak restaurants we actually eat at — beachfront seafood, Thai family kitchens and Italian. With dishes to order and what you'll pay.
Food & drink
Beer in Thailand: Everything You Need to Know About Thai Beer
Beer in Thailand is one of the most important selling products, which comes along with a long history. Starting beer brewing in 1933 Thailand established to be a successful niche…
Plan your trip
Money in Thailand: Important questions and answer quickly
Thailand's currency explained: the baht, where to change money for the best rate, ATM fees, whether to bring cash or card, and tipping norms.
Food & drink
MIRACULIN – A SPECIAL BERRY
Miracle fruit rewires your taste buds so lemons taste like candy. How miraculin works, how long the effect lasts and where the berry grows.
Food & drink
Thai foods, What can I eat in Thailand?
A practical guide to Thai food for visitors — what to try, what to watch out for, and how to eat well on any budget in Khao Lak and beyond.
Jungle & wildlife
5 Reasons Why Khao Sok National Park Is A Dream Destination For Explorer
Khao Sok National Park from Khao Lak: ancient rainforest, Cheow Lan Lake, and wildlife that surprises even seasoned travellers. Five reasons to go.
Islands & sea
Islands & sea
JELLYFISH IN KHAO LAK
When jellyfish season hits Khao Lak, which species matter, how to spot box jellyfish warnings on the beach and exactly what to do if you're stung.
Islands & sea
James Bond Island (Ko Tapu): The Real Rock in Phang Nga Bay
James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay — the real Ko Tapu rock from The Man with the Golden Gun: how to visit from Khao Lak, best time, fees & tips.
Culture & festivals
SONGKRAN – THAI NEW YEAR
Songkran is Thailand's New Year water festival. The 2026 dates, how Khao Lak celebrates, what to expect on the roads and how to join in respectfully.
Food & drink
Market in Khao Lak
Every market worth your evening in Khao Lak — Bang Niang night market, Khuk Khak afternoon market and the local ones. Days, times and what to buy.
