Krabi is a small city with a population of around 18,000. Located just upriver from the coast, it has no beaches and most visitors make a beeline for Had Yao, Ao Nang or Rai Leh (Railay). Nevertheless, Krabi...
There is one main road running North to South on the island with many smaller roads diverting off it. Some roads lead over the spine of small mountains that run along the middle of the island and are all dir...
Weather in the region is tropical - there are only two seasons: the hot season from January to April, and the rainy season from May to December.
Temperatures during the year average 25ºC to 32ºC (77ºF to...
Snorkeling - For an excellent chance to see sharks, visit Long Beach and let you point you in the right direction of the Black Tip Reef Shark's habitat, metres from the sandy shore. There are two rocks withi...
The bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) to Ban Phe usually takes 3.5 hours, costs 157 baht (as of July 09), and terminates opposite the ferry piers (there's no direct service to Ban Phe from Moh...
Most beaches are on the eastern side of the island. The beaches hide in small bays and stretch some 200 metres. From the north, there are Hat Sai Kaeo, Hat Hin Khrong, Hat Khlong Phai, Ao Phutsa, Ao Thapthim...
Ko Samet (เกาะเสม็ด), also spelled Koh Samed, is not overly renowned for its parties (unlike Ko Pha Ngan) or its diving (unlike Ko Tao), but it has both convenience and quietness in its favor. It's a popular...
- Canoeing - 1 or 2 seater canoes can be hired at many places on the island. Canoeing through the mangrove forests is most popular.
- Diving - The area may not have the best diving site in Thailand but i...
Accommodation is relatively expensive - doubles range from 400 baht up into the 1000s the closer you get to the beach front. If you are a budget traveler expect to work hard to find a decent price. If you ge...
Each December Pattaya, Thailand hosts an International Hot Air Balloon Festival. Over the course of this week-end event, balloonists from around the world converge in Pattaya and inflate their colorful ballo...
