What is Khao Lak known for?

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1. What is Khao Lak known for?
2. Is Khao Lak safe?
3. Where is Khao Lak?
4. Is Khao Lak Lively?
5. Is Khao Lak better than Phuket?
6. How many died in Khao Lak tsunami?
7. Is Khao Lak quiet?
8. Did the tsunami hit Khao Lak?
9. What is the best time to visit Khao Lak Thailand?
10. Is Thai street food safe to eat?
11. Why is it disrespectful to touch a Thai person's head?
12. What is the most respected body part in Thailand?
13. Is it rude to not finish food in Thailand?
14. Can you chew gum in Thailand?

What is Khao Lak known for?

Thailand is known for its beaches, and Khao Lak has plenty of beautiful coastlines. One of the most well-known beaches in Khao Lak is Nang Thong Beach. With its crystal-clear water, beautiful sand, and scenic palm trees, Nang Thong is the perfect place to relax and work on your tan.

Is Khao Lak safe?

Re: Khao Lak safe? Khao Lak is completely safe. Resorts are not in compounds like you may be used to in the Caribbean. The JWM is located on beautiful Khuk Khak Beach with just a handful of local restaurants on either side and near the main entrance and others just up the road leading to the highway.

Where is Khao Lak?

Where is Khao Lak? Khao Lak is on Thailand's mainland in the beautiful Phang-Nga region on the west coast. It's an hour north of Phuket and stretches across 15 miles of the Andaman coastline.

Is Khao Lak Lively?

Khao Lak is home to a lively accommodation scene that can take care of all types of travellers.

Is Khao Lak better than Phuket?

Because of Phuket having lots of sordid nightlife and Khao Lak being far more laid back, each place attracts a certain type of tourist. Khao Lak is better for couples, families & divers in general. Khao Lak has lots of restaurants which include all tastes and budget levels.

How many died in Khao Lak tsunami?

In Khao Lak, the official death count of four thousand is considered by some to be an under estimate, with unofficial estimates reaching as high as ten thousand due to the high number of undocumented Burmese migrants who disappeared.

Is Khao Lak quiet?

Heading further north along the Khao Lak coastline the area becomes even quieter still as you reach the serene beaches of Khuk Kaak. This area may be too quiet if you are travelling with children, but it is a great choice for couples.

Did the tsunami hit Khao Lak?

Khao Lak was the coastal area of Thailand hardest hit by the tsunami resulting from the 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Many people died including many foreign tourists. ... Most of the coastal landscape, i.e., beaches, resorts and vegetation, was destroyed by the tsunami.

What is the best time to visit Khao Lak Thailand?

The best time to visit is between December and March when the weather is most settled. The hottest month of the year is March with an average daily maximum of 33 C and an average low of 24 C. The coolest month of the year is September with an average daily maximum of 30 C and an average low of 24 C.

Is Thai street food safe to eat?

Contrary to popular belief, though, street food in Thailand (and many other countries) is no riskier than restaurants. When you eat on the street, you're more likely to be served fresh food and to get to see it being prepared, both of which go a long way toward keeping you healthy.

Why is it disrespectful to touch a Thai person's head?

Don't touch people's heads In Thailand, the head is considered sacred and the cleanest part of the body, so it's deemed offensive to touch people's heads or hair. If you slip up and do this accidently, apologise as soon as you can and you'll find most Thais will quickly forgive you for it.

What is the most respected body part in Thailand?

the head This is because the Thai people consider the foot to be the dirtiest and lowliest part of the body, and the head the most respected and highest part of the body.

Is it rude to not finish food in Thailand?

Unlike many western countries, you are not expected to finish all of the food on your plate (although it's not rude to do so). Finish whatever you can and only stop when you're full. ... Thais don't pile food on their plates as we do in the west, they take a little at a time amount and keep going back for more.

Can you chew gum in Thailand?

3) It's a punishable offence to throw (used) chewing gum on the pavement. I wouldn't really class this one as silly – unusual, perhaps, but not an out-and-out silly one of the laws in Thailand. Plus, it's one that's definitely worth bearing in mind because there's a pretty hefty fine if you get caught (nearly £400).