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Patong
Beach
Patong is the busiest beach on the island. Shopping opportunities
abound with a huge range of souvenirs, cheap watches, audio
tapes, DVD’s and clothing.
This beach has the highest number of diving operators on
the island and you can buy, rent or service virtually any
item of diving equipment from one of many retailers.
The accommodation here ranges from basic up to luxurious
5 Star hotels and resorts.
Kata
and Karon Beaches
The scenery at these two long, sandy beaches attract sunbathers
and swimmers alike. There’s not the hustle and bustle found
on Patong but there are plenty of tourist amenities. A few
great restaurants and lively open-air bars grace the road
between the two beaches, as do a handful of dive operators.
Ao
Chalong
This is the island’s main departure point for day trips
of diving, snorkelling and fishing. There are a few dive
centres and retailers located along the bay’s approach road.
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How
to get there
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From
Bangkok, Koh Samui and Pattaya
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Bangkok.
Hua Lamphong Station via Chumphon and Surat Thani. |
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Bangkok.
Air-conditioned bus from Southern Bus Terminal via
Chumphon.
Also from Koh Samui, Khao Lak, Krabi and Surat Thani. |
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Daily
boats from Phi Phi
and Koh Lanta. |
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Bangkok
Airways
Tel: (02) 229 3434
Thai International
Tel: (02) 280 0060, (075) 620070,
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