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Ko Pu - Ko Jum, Krabi Town, Thailand
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Hi there,
I'm currently trying to work out what would make a nicer vacation during mid August:
1. Railay, or Ao Nang; or
2. Tioman Island or Redang Island.
So far I've been told that Railay/Ao Nang are more spectacular to look at, and have less sea urchins to sting me, however, the weather there is not ideal (e.g. rainy!) during that time of the year.
Is the rain so bad during August as to make it a bad place to go this time of year? Are there things to do there whilst it rains?
Would I be better off in Tioman or Redang? Are the sea urchins a real problem?
Is Chiang Mai nice in August? Are there things to do even when it rains?
Thanks so much,
P
August is the middle of the monsoon season in the Krabi Province. The weather can turn bad for days at a time with no warning. For the seafront resort portion of your holiday you'd be much better off concentrating on the islands in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samet, Koh Chang, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui.
Ko Chang looks gorgeous, but looking at rainfall charts, it seems like it would be even worse than Krabi... Am I misinformed?
i suggest u for redang,,u can view the travel guide in my blog
http://markbanktravel.blogspot.com
The sun is intense but it's hard to tell because the air is hot and humid. When you're in the water, it feels cool and you have no clue that you're being burnt. Wear sunscreen and make sure to reapply sunscreen several times.
There is a real good price local transport from Krabi or Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta .
Cost directly only 200 .- Baht ( maybe in Travel agencys allover in Krabi =250 -300 Baht .
The Van picked you also up on Airport and delivered you to the Hotel on Koh Lanta !
Also this Service is vice versa too . One Phone Call needs only for this !
If you will book directly ;there is one number from Krabi ( 0816063591 )TO Koh Lanta ( another if you will go from Koh Lanta ( 075697053 ) to Krabi .
On last number you can also book all tickets with Buses in the south thailand aerea around , and also tickets to Malaysians destinations too ..
I enjoy eating the local food on the street as it gives you the true taste of Thai food. They are in general clean and safe, as long as you choose the hot stuff. The noodle soup may be served with beef ball or fish ball, or even chicken meat. It costs about at least 25 bahts in these days through Thailand. See more pic for the vendor.
The flat rock that contains the shell fossil expands into the sea along the beach. It was smaller thatn I expected, but very interesting to see. They say there are only three more places that have this kind of fossil in the world; here, Japan and Chicago.
'HONGs' in thai, pronounced like PONG from ping pong, only with the H....means rooms.
The cave tours are interesting and can drive your adrenaline and intensity up the walls.
These caves can only be entered at certain times of the days due to the tides that may hide them under waters! Imagine yourself laying flat on the canoe with sharp lime cone formations drooping down from the ceiling of these caves, just centimeters away from tearing up your flesh! oh no, don't be discouraged, you must check it out.
Some of these cave inlets lead you to a huge internal lagoon and open skies...amazingly quiet too!
in these caves, take a good 'sniff' the aroma of the bats, icky, but a good experience...hahha. you will also see bird's nest (in reality = they are birds' vomits, rich in protein and good health benefits) that are sold in Hong Kong markets at times as high as US$90 per gram!!!!
my picture on the left shows, a cave where once 'vikings' around the area roamed back in the days....there are still painting remnants on the cave walls. (i still don't know if these vikings were full bearded western or asian sea dwellers = food for thought)...
go and and see...
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