Khao Lak Scuba Diving

Khao Lak Tourist Information

Money

 

  • The Thai baht is the local currency.
  • Khao Lak currency exchanges and ATM's everywhere. ATM’s accept overseas VISA and MASTERCARDS but most charge a small handling fee.
  • Credit cards are accepted in resorts and in most large stores but cash is still king in most small stores, bars and restaurants.
  • Travellers cheques can be cashed at currency exchange booths and banks.
  • Costs are cheaper than nearby Phuket once you get out of your resort. Food is the best bargain. Alcohol prices are less good value.
  • Duty free shopping is available at Phuket Airport.
  • Tipping is not required but small tips (just leave the change) are very much appreciated by restaurant staff. Don't expect taxi drivers to have change so if you don't want to tip carry small change.

 

 

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Email, Internet, Telephones and Post

  • The Thailand country code is 66
  • Public phones often don’t allow overseas calls, it’s better to buy a SIM card in a local shop.
  • WIFI Internet is becoming common in resorts and some bars. Internet cafes can still be found.
  • The postal service is generally reliable
  • The time zone is GMT +7

Accommodation

  • Khao Lak has all levels of accommodation from backpacker to luxury resorts. As the resort area develops more upmarket branded resorts are coming to Khao Lak but lower end beach bungalows can still be found. Nearby Khao Sok and Phang Nga also have some nice resorts.
  • The Khao Lak area is pretty spread out either side of the central strip near Bang Niang beach. Some Khao Lak hotels can be pretty far from the action. We recommend that you ask the guys at EasyDayThailand which hotels they recommend for boat transfers, closeness to the dive centre, shops and restaurants etc.
  • We use Agoda for all our hotel bookings in Asia. They seem to have the best prices and offer a rewards program for frequent bookings.
    - Thailand Hotels with Agoda
    - Phuket Hotels with Agoda
    - Khao Lak Hotels with Agoda

Electricity

  • The electricity system is 220v (50 cycles) 2 pin plug system
 
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