The Khao Lak area suffered much of the Andaman coast's worst devastation but now has a low-key set of immaculate resorts. Instead of boisterous nightlife like that in Patong or Phuket, or stunning ...

Besides Khao San Road, there are potential areas in Patong (Phuket), Khao Lak (Phangnga) and Ao Nang (Krabi), while Chiang Mai and Pattaya are still selecting their possible options. Meanwhile ...

A decade after the devastating Boxing Day tsunami, quiet Khao Lak has bounced back as a counterpoint to the bustle and noise of Phuket. Along the quiet expanse of beach at Khao Lak, tiny crabs are ...

CAROLA FRENTZEN/dpa Destination: The Khao Lak region is located in southern Thailand. The journey from Phuket, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge, takes just under 90 minutes.

Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa is just steps from Bang-Lut Beach and offers easy access to a number of offshore islands, rainforest and waterfalls. Phuket International Airport is a 90 ...