Useful Information

Local Diving

Koh Phra Thong is one of the few places in Thailand that benefits from genuine local diving - several interesting dive sites are found off the beach at Golden Buddha bay.

kids favourite clown fish

Blue Guru Diving offer a range of PADI courses and daily scuba diving trips at these sites. Certified divers can enjoy great value diving for as little as 700 Bt per dive.

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Surin Islands

The Surin Islands consists of 5 granite islands densely covered with ancient forest. The two main islands Koh Surin Nua (North Island) and Koh Surin Tai (South Island) form the bulk of the land mass.The Marine Park headquarters are situated on the North island. They are tastefully designed, blending with the surroundings.

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

The Surin Islands are 50 km from Koh Phra Thong and easily accessible for day trips. It is also possible to stay on the islands themselves in either tented or bungalow accommodation. Sensibly priced food and drinks are available at the marine park headquarters.

surin national marine park headquarters at koh surin in the andaman sea

Snorkeling and diving are the primary activities in the Surin Islands. The marine life and water visibility are amongst the best in Thailand.

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Richelieu Rock

richelieu rock in the andaman sea near koh surin and koh similan is thailands top dive location

Richelieu's structure and isolation make it a magnet for a multitude of marine life. It is a lone outpost in this part of the Andaman Sea, displacing tidal currents, causing upwellings of plankton and attracting life from many miles around.

magnificent whale shark regularly observed at Thailands richelieu rock

A definitive favourite are the whale sharks that regularly visit Richelieu Rock throughout the year and ideal spot for the internationally recognised Whale Shark Project for which Blue Guru dive centre is an official operator.

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travel tips on flying to thailand

Flights to Thailand

Flying into South East Asia has never been easier. The popularity of the region has brought new carriers into the market along with competitive prices.

Thorough internet research combining flexible travel dates and arrival points can yield a return air flight price to Thailand of under $500 from some parts of Europe. Also, it is often important to book early to get such deals.

Traveling to Thailand from Europe

Country carriers often fly directly to Bangkok for a return price of €700 - €800.

Many Middle Eastern carriers also fly to Bangkok with a stopover in the home country of the carrier. Such flights are typically cheaper than the direct flights by €100+.

From Bangkok it is necessary to either fly or bus down to Phang Nga, the province in which Koh Phra Thong is located. Further details on how to do this are provided in the local transport section.

Alternatively, there are some direct return flights into Phuket which is located in the Phang Nga province. The direct carriers are Finnair and Air Berlin.

There are some charter airlines that also have direct flights to Phuket.

Bookings to Phuket with other airlines will require a stopover, normally in Bangkok. Information on how to get from Phuket to Koh Phra Thong can be found in the local transport section.


Golden Buddha Beach Resort

baan bougainvillea at golden buddha resort on koh phra thong

Golden Buddha Beach Resort is the premier resort on Koh Phra
Thong, offering a range of bespoke houses on an uninhabited stretch of beach; complimented by exquisite Thai and western cuisine for the holiday of a lifetime.

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Blue Guru Diving

manta ray at richelieu rock near ko pra tong

Blue Guru looks after the water sport activities on Koh Phra Thong. There are sensational scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking experiences on your doorstep. Specially tailored family packages are also available.

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Traveling to Thailand from the U.K.

The best deals from Europe to Thailand are offered out of the UK.

Directs flights with the national carriers, i.e. Thai Airways or British Airways, offer no competitive edge over their European counterparts. However, the Middle Eastern airlines offer some excellent deals out of Heathrow for as little as £400 return.

Further, London has become the first European destination offered by the low cost carrier Air Asia. Using this method the budget traveller can fly from London Stansted to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and then travel overland or with a connecting Air Asia flight from Kuala Lumpur up to Thailand. The current lowest fare is £159 for a one way trip!

Please check out the local transport section to find out how to get from the arrival point to Koh Phra Thong.

Traveling to Thailand from the U.S.A.

Flying to Thailand from the West and East coasts of the United States is easy and affordable.

Return tickets to Bangkok are available with a range of carriers at around $1000. Flights into Phuket are a little more expensive. These come in at around the $1200. Please check out the local transport section to find out how to get from the arrival point to Koh Phra Thong.

Traveling to Thailand from other countries

Return tickets to Bangkok and Phuket are readily available but pricing can vary greatly. If you would like assistance in finding the best deal then...


 



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