By air

Several carriers now fly directly to Phuket's International Airport from locations abroad, making a stopover in Bangkok unnecessary. Particularly in the high tourist season, flights come directly from all over Asia, Australia and Europe. It is still the trend for many tourists to come through Bangkok however, catching domestic flights via Thai Airways, which run regularly through the day, 7 days a week. Bangkok Airways have also started operating flights to and from Phuket on a daily basis.

By train

Train lovers can travel from Hualomphong Station in Bangkok to Surathani province, and catch a bus from there to Takuapa ( Khao lak ). Travel to Surathani by train takes approximately 12 hours, with various classes of seating available at all principal stations or the Bangkok Advance booking office.

By bus

Bus service and coach to destinations from Bangkok are reliable and very inexpensive. They are also relatively punctual. You can select either government or private bus services.

The Transport Company, a state enterprise, operates public bus services. Both ordinary and air - conditioned buses are available. And you can opt between first or second - class air - conditioned bus, for long - distance destinations like Takuapa ( khao lak ) and Phuket ,food and beverages are served on the air -conditioned buses. Buses also make scheduled stops at local restaurants for about half an hour, where you can take time to fill your stomach and use the toilets. Buses depart from Southern Bus Terminal ( Sai Tai Mai ) which is located at Boromrat Chonnani Rd. 0 2435 5605, 0 2433 9613

Apart from government - run buses, you can choose a private bus service, available between the major tourist and business destinations. Fares may vary from company to company but can be substantially more than public buses. Cab drivers are a part of every tourist city…. Or so we think! In Thailand, aside from Bangkok, most other cities and tourist destinations in the country don't use the conventional looking taxi that we consider the norm. Even though their call themselves " taxi service', their system is a little different. To start with, there are no meters, therefore you should make it a point to set the price before you get on to avoid any sort of trouble that may arise later.

What is in use here are " songthaews " local buses that run throughout the city. Khao lak too employs them as its medium of getting people from one place to another. There is nothing like a stand or stop so you have to flag them on the road itself. It is large enough to carry a number of passengers hence you can just check to make sure the direction you're headed and get on one. They are convenient and you can find them just about everywhere. If you desire to go to any place in particular that is out of the regular route, your price. Since they're all open backs, you get to see the place with all the sights and sounds making it an experience you're most likely to remember.

When in Khao lak itself you can contact
Mr. NATTAPON (golf) at 01 3700199 taxi service to plan your drive here.