Things to see and do Andaman Sea Coast

This Buddha statue is more than 45 meters high. There are two performances, one of which is smaller, 12 metres high. Numerous donations made possible its construction, which took place between 2009 and 2016. It is easily visible from the road as it is located on the top of a 380-meter high hill (Nakkerd Hills) between Karon Beach and Kata Beach. Next to the large statue is a small golden Buddha statue made of 20 tons of copper. At the top of the mountain the view is breathtaking over the bay. On the spot, beware of robber monkeys!

This park consists of 51 islands, the most important being Koh Tarutao, Koh Adang and Koh Rawi. The agencies of Koh Lipe propose excursions there. The entry ticket, valid for 5 days, is essential to go to Koh Lipe, keep it carefully. This archipelago offers paradisiacal landscapes. Koh Tarutao was a penitentiary from 1939 to 1946, and the Talo Wao Bay prison is worth a visit to see the harsh conditions of detention at the time. Bungalows available.

This small market, colorful and lively, is a must, located in front of the Tsunami Memorial Park. There are clothes, fresh produce, Thai food stalls, fresh juices, bars, restaurants... We wander nonchalantly between the different stands, we come here to eat, drink a beer and chat with other travellers in the evening. It's the great entertainment and the place of predilection of the fans of shopping of Khao Lak, everyone meets there. It is mainly frequented by families, the atmosphere is good-natured.

An exceptional panorama is available from the heights of the island. The climb takes place from the village of Ta Sai on the beach side of Loh Dalum. The path (the staircase, in fact) starts not far from the new reception office of Maya Tour (the itinerary is signposted), with 25 min of «intensive» ascent. The first view is at the top of a long house occupied by a Thai family that has since opened a restaurant. Since the viewpoint is located on private property, the right of passage must be fulfilled. Provide good shoes and water. It is by continuing the same path as you can access Relax Beach and Loh Bakao Bay, among others.

From the rocks in above, unobstructed on the beaches of Loh Dalam and Ta Sai, and the cliffs plunging into the sea opposite. The beauty of the site seems unreal. It is preferable to climb around 16 h 30 rather than at the moment of the setting (18 h) when the colored rock walls still receive sunlight.

A second point of view is 500 m from there, in the north, following a small path that flows through the trees, descending first and then moving towards the main ridge. Here, installed all the top, a guesthouse has been set up: a long house with a wooden terrace. You can spend the night there. On the edge of the slope, a tiny terrace offers a different panorama, by a ditch in the middle of the trees. A third is a step further, by entering the forest.

The Ton Sai falls are to be seen during the monsoon season (May to October). The same is true for Bang Pae. It is near these that the famous gibbon rehabilitation centre is located.

The film The Man with the Golden Gun put this tiny island on the map of international tourism and gave it its name, now almost official. Its peculiarity lies in a karstic piton that seems to defy gravity, facing a tiny beach. It's a compulsory stop on all circuits and, in high season, it's a rush to take a selfie in front of the rock. There are a few small shops on site selling souvenirs, cold drinks and snacks