Khok Kloi
Khok Kloi (also known as Ban Khok Kloi) is a town on the Northern Andaman Coast of Phang Nga.
Understand
editKhok Kloi itself is pretty nondescript and lacks any feature to distinguish it from any other Thai town that straddles a major highway. However, it does have a lovely stretch of beach located 4 km from the town centre, which is the attraction for tourists.
Get in
editBy plane
editPhuket International Airport is 20-30 minutes by road from Khok Kloi.
Get around
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The town has motorbike taxis only. The drivers can be identified by their light blue vests and can be hailed in the town, though the easiest place to find one is at the town's bus station.
See
editThe beach is the main attraction. Otherwise, there is a spacious temple in the town, near the large Bangkok Bank office.
Do
editGet a traditional Thai massage at Ruen Lanna Thai Massage. The prices are extremely reasonable, and the ladies are knowledgeable and strong.
The town has a large Tesco Lotus supermarket (on Highway 401 just south of the crossroads) that is popular with tourists who stay in the nearby resorts.
Eat
edit- Co-Sea House Thai Food and Beverage (บ้านริมเล), 33/11 Moo 5 (opposite Akyra Beach Club), ☏ +66 95 935 9909 (mobile). 11AM-10PM. A family run restaurant offering authentic Thai dishes at very reasonable prices. Coffee and tea also served. Popular with travelers staying in the area.
Drink
edit- Bo's Cafe, 32/1-2 (When driving north on the main highway, take a right at the main junction in the town. The cafe is a few minutes drive on the right.), ☏ +66 86 683 0483. A small, friendly coffee shop offering hot and cold coffee, tea, drinks and a selection of hot meals. Free Wifi. The owner speaks excellent English
Sleep
editBudget
editNest Villa, 70 Soi Tessaban 3, Khok Kloi (at the main crossroads in the town, turn left (when travelling north), the villa is a few minutes drive on right), ☏ +66938400429. Check-out: Noon. The only backpacker-type accommodation in the town. The rooms are pleasant and clean and have full facilities (Wi-Fi, A/C, TV, shower) and parking right outside the room. 500 baht.
Mid-range
editAkyra Beach Club, 32/7 Moo 5, ☏ +66 7 659 2500, fax: +66 7 659 2510, salesevent.akph@theakyra.com. On the waterfront, the hotel offers lovely ocean views.
Splurge
editAleenta Resort and Spa, 33 Moo 5 (Drive north from Phuket Airport, signs indicate the way to the resort. Aleenta is about a twenty minute drive), ☏ +66 25 148 112, rsvn.aph@aleenta.com. Waterfront resort, with palm trees, beach, and glistening ocean.
