Khao Lak (เขาหลัก) in Phang Nga Province — renowned for Mu Ko Similan & Mu Ko Surin National Park Speedboat Gateway (Thap Lamu Pier) and authentic Southern Andaman Coast street food.
Why Visit Khao Lak (เขาหลัก · Phang Nga)
Khao Lak is a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast (located at 8.6650°N, 98.2458°E, elevation 12 m). Renowned for Mu Ko Similan & Mu Ko Surin National Park Speedboat Gateway (Thap Lamu Pier), Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park Coastal Trail, Bang Niang Night Market & Coconut/White Sand Beaches, Khao Lak rewards travelers over 2–4 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Phuket Rassada Pier & Old Town Terminal (89 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Khao Lak
La On Village & Nang Thong Beach
Vibrant local quarter, markets, and accommodation hub in Khao Lak (Phang Nga).
Bang Niang & Khuk Khak
Vibrant local quarter, markets, and accommodation hub in Khao Lak (Phang Nga).
Top Sights & Things to Do in Khao Lak
- Mu Ko Similan & Mu Ko Surin National Park Speedboat Gateway (Thap Lamu Pier) — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Khao Lak.
- Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park Coastal Trail — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Khao Lak.
- Bang Niang Night Market & Coconut/White Sand Beaches — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Khao Lak.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Khao Lak
In Khao Lak (Southern Andaman Coast), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Southern Andaman Coast flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Gaeng Poo Bai Cha Plu — Phuket Crab Curry with Wild Betel Leaves (แกงปูใบชะพลู) (฿250–฿480): Jumbo Andaman blue swimmer crab lumps in fiery southern yellow coconut curry with aromatic wild betel leaves, spooned over fermented rice vermicelli (Khanom Jeen).
- Moo Hong — Phuket Hokkien Braised Pork Belly (หมูฮ้องภูเก็ต) (฿180–฿280): Peranakan-style pork belly slow-simmered with black peppercorns, garlic, cilantro roots, and dark soy sauce.
- Massaman Nuea / Kai (แกงมัสมั่น) (฿120–฿240): Velvety Southern Thai-Malay curry scented with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, potatoes, and roasted peanuts.
- Oh Aew — Phuket Old Town Shaved Ice Jelly (โอ๋วเอ๋ว) (฿40–฿70): Cooling fig-seed and banana herbal jelly over crushed ice with sweet red beans and palm syrup.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Khao Lak
Khao Lak Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Khao Lak serving made-to-order Southern Andaman Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).
Khao Lak Khao Gaeng (Curry-Over-Rice) & Noodle Shophouses
Family-run lunch and dinner kitchens offering wok-fried basil dishes, noodle soups, Cha Yen iced tea, and seasonal tropical fruit.
Food markets & dining streets: Phuket Old Town Lard Yai Sunday Market, Lock Tien Hawker Center, Krabi Town Weekend Night Market & Trang Dim Sum Breakfast Quarter · Regional drinks: Cha Chak Southern Pulled Milk Tea (฿40–฿65), Kopi Phuket Traditional Sock-Brewed Coffee & Fresh Andaman Coconut
Getting to Khao Lak & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Phuket Rassada Pier & Old Town Terminal (89 km). Check our SRT Sleeper Train vs. Domestic Flight Calculator (฿ THB) and Bangkok BTS, MRT & Chao Phraya Boat Calculator to compare rail and transit fares. By Air: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Khao Lak
Combine Khao Lak with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Thai Mueang (21 km away)
- Takua Pa (26 km away)
- Kapong (26 km away)
- Phangnga (34 km away)
- Ko Klang (34 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Southern Andaman Coast
Explore other destinations across Southern Andaman Coast:
Phuket · Trang · Krabi · Krabi & Railay Beach · Satun · Takua Pa · Ao Nang · Ko Lanta · Koh Lanta · Ko Phi Phi · Koh Phi Phi · Ko Lipe