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General Information:
Location
Koh Lanta, Southern East Coast, Thailand
Telephone: Country & City Code
+66 (075)
Time zone
(GMT + 7) Koh Lanta, Thailand is 7 hours in front of London, England
Electricity
220 volts 50Hz / two pin prongs are standard (flat & round)
Climate / Thailand
Rainy Season: (June to October) the rainy season brings light showers to heavy downpours, although it does not rain everyday and tends to fall during the evening leaving plenty of time for sunshine during the day.
Cool Season: (November to February) the cool season is the best time to visit most parts of Thailand when the weather is more bearable, cooler and less rain fall if any at all.
Hot Season: (March to May) the hot season can become quite uncomfortable due to the humidity and average temperatures soar to 35 °C to 40 °C in the central regions.
Note: temperatures can change dramatically depending on which region of Thailand you are in but it is very easy to move around Thailand and enjoy your holiday whichever season you wish to travel.
WARNING: Koh Lanta and the surrounding Island||s are prone to Monsoon||s usually in the months of May until November. Smaller Hotel||s, Guest House||s and Resort||s may close during this time. It is still possible to visit the Island by Mini Bus from Krabi but ferry service is usually postponed.
- Please check with TMA-Travel before making any Booking||s or travel arrangements.
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Month
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Average
Minimum
Temp. °C
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Average
Maximum
Temp. °C
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Average No.
of Days
with Rain
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January
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24
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29
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11
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February
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25
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29
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5
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March
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25
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30
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4
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April
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26
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32
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8
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May
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25
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32
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16
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June
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25
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32
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15
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July
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25
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31
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15
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August
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25
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31
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15
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September
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24
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31
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16
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October
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24
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30
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20
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November
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24
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29
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20
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December
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23
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29
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15
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Useful Telephone Numbers
- Immigration Office and Provincial Travelers Assistance Centre (075) 612 740
- Koh Lanta, Marine National Park (075) 629 018
- Provincia,l Tourist Police (075) 637 308
- Koh Lanta, Hospital (075) 697 100
- Police Station (075) 697 085
- American Express: (02) 273 5100
- Dinner Club (02) 238 2920
- Visa, Master Card (02) 256 7326-7
Getting To Koh Lanta / Around
The easiest and fastest way to get to koh Lanta is from Krabi Town or Phuket.
Bangkok to Krabi Town
By Air:
Krabi has its own airport with daily flights from Bangkok. Thai airways, Air Asia and Bangkok Airways operate flights to Krabi, departing from the new Suvarnabhumi International Airport or the older Don Muang Airport, both situated in Bangkok.
Other destinations are also available from Krabi airport, depending on the time of year. The average flight time is 1 hour 20 minutes from Bangkok. Airport taxis are available to Krabi town for approximately 350 baht. Other destinations are also available by taxi although the prices are negotiable.
By Bus:
Taking a bus from Bangkok to Krabi will take around 12 hours. Buses are air-conditioned and, depending on the type of class, they can be very comfortable although be prepared for the long journey ahead. All buses heading for Krabi province will depart from the southern bus terminal. Generally, buses will depart in the late evening. Depending on the levels of comfort, the prices range from 620 up to 1,100 baht.
Krabi to Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta By Ferry:
Boats to Koh Lanta depart from Krabi pier, which is located 5 kilometers from the centre of town. Tickets can be obtained from the pier or by contacting TMA-Travel.
Depending on which boat Company, times and prices will vary from the ones shown below.
Krabi-Koh Lanta) Depart: 11:30 / Arrive: 13:30
Koh Lanta-Krabi) Depart: 08:00 / Arrive: 10:00
Price: 350 baht per adult person Children under 12 half price
Note: Please check for schedule changes locally as times may be delayed depending on weather conditions.
Koh Lanta By Minivan:
Pick-up from any guesthouse or hotel in Krabi Town.
Krabi - Koh Lanta) Depart:08:00 / Arrive:10:30, then every hour until Depart:15:30 Arrive:18:00
Koh Lanta - Krabi) Depart:08:00 / Arrive:10:30, then every hour until Depart:15:00 Arrive:17:30
Price: 400 baht per adult person Children under 12 half price
Journey time is just over 1 hour to the island then you will have to wait for the ferry.
This service operates all year and is the other alternative to the ferry crossing.
Phuket to Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta By Minivan:
The best way to get to Krabi from Phuket is by one of the many minivans that operate daily and all year round. Both local and private tour companies operate a service with a journey time of 5 to 6 hours with fares varying from 300 baht to 500 baht per person depending on the company.
Koh Lanta By Ferry:
Ferries also leave from Phuket to Koh Lanta during the high season mid October until March. The boat departs from Phuket for koh Phi Phi then Koh Lanta. Journey time is 3 to 4 hours with fares from 500 to 600 baht per-person.
Note: Please check for schedule changes locally as times may be delayed depending on weather conditions.
Transport In Koh Lanta
If you are staying at one of the more expensive resorts or hotels it is better to inform them of your arrival date so that they can arrange free transportation.
Koh Lanta By Local Transport:
From the main pier motorcycle taxis will drop you off at any of the resorts, hotels, or guesthouses with fares averaging from 50 baht to 150 baht depending on the distance.
Koh Lanta By Motorcycle & Bicycle:
The only option of moving around Koh Lanta is to hire your own motorcycle or bicycle which can be found at most hotels or guesthouses. Motorcycles cost from 250 baht to 300 baht per-day and bicycles cost from 60 to 80 baht per-day.
For Bookings or other information on air,bus,train or ferry times contact: cs@tma-travel.com
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