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Khuraburi

Khuraburi is lively coastal town on the west coast of Thailand, 110km south of Ranong. It is currently unaffected by the wave of foreign tourism that has spread across Thailand and remains largely unexplored by westerners.This is unfortunate as Khuraburi is a truly delightful town with lots to offer the intrepid traveller. There are excellent opportunities for trekking, mountain biking and kayaking to name but a few.

khuraburi in phang nga province thailand the transport hub to go to surin national marine park

More importantly, it serves as the main jumping off point for trips into the Surin National Park. During high season many Thai people head to Khuraburi to take a weekend break to the Surin Islands. However, during the week Khuraburi maintains its reputation as an easy going Thai town.

au suthep at koh surin near the similan islands and richelieu rock

There are very few worthwhile places to stay in Khuraburi, but they are remarkably good value. Visitors to the area should certainly consider spending a day or two in the town before heading off to Koh Phra Thong or Koh Surin as it really is a pleasant place to hang out and explore.

boon piya bungalows

where to stay whilst in khuraburi. boon piya resort

map of the worl with thailand highlighted

 

map of thailand including phuket and koh phra thong

Phra Thong Island -Thailand

Koh Phra Thong is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Thailand. The closest town is the port town of Khuraburi, situated on the mainland about 10km east.

Ko Phra Thong is the middle link in a chain of three islands. It is largely flat with expanses of inland savannah. It has long uninhabited beaches, fringed by coconut palms

To the north is Koh Ra. It is long, mountainous and covered in ancient rainforest. This terrain is quite inhospitable to humans but does house a large number of animal species. This makes it an interesting trekking venue and gives a striking view looking north from Ko Pra Thong.

The southern island of Koh Kho Khao is similar to Koh Phra Tong. However, just to the south of Koh Kho Khao is the highly popular beach holiday location of Khao Lak. Koh Kho Khao is already a burgeoning tourist destination as Khao Lak veterans spill northwards looking for less crowded, more interesting destinations.

Further south still is the world famous island of Phuket. It is about 100km away from Koh Phra Thong and has the closest international airport. We recommend flying into Phuket as the most efficient way to reach the island.


map of phang nga phuket richelieu rock and koh phra thong

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