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KAMALA
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| QUICK GUIDANCE |
| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Thailand an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Kamala - Thailand, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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KAMALA
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The long, sweeping Kamala Beach is a quiet breath of fresh air. Lined by casuarinas at its northern end, Kamala makes for fine swimming and it's easy to find your own patch of sand. During the short wet season don't be surprised to find the locals and the occasional tourist trying to fit in a bit of surfing here.
Kamala feels much more like a little Thai village than other towns on Phuket. It still has the standard touristy stuff, but you don't need to walk far to find a fairly unaffected place.
Most of the development is at the southern end of the beach, where a handful of restaurants, cheapish guesthouses and a couple of mid-range hotels pull the smallish crowds. The northern end is pretty much undeveloped. During high season, water sports take up a lot of space here with windsurfing, waterskiing, banana boats, fishing trips and island hopping all running on a daily basis.
Kamala Beach was badly damaged by the 2004 Asian Tsunami, the majority of the beach-side budget guesthouses were destroyed and the recovery process has been slower on Kamala than elsewhere on Phuket. But there is a good bit of expansion and development going on, and some places that got tired of waiting for government cheques have finally gone ahead with rebuilding on their own dime.
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KAMALA TRAVEL TIPS |
Climate
There are only two seasons in a year. The rainy season (May to October) and the hot season (November to April). The low season of phuket is between September and October as they are the wettest months. The best period for a visit, is from November to February, when it is possible to see the clear blue sky, feel the fresh sea breeze and marvel at the crystal clear water while lying on powdery, palm-fringed beaches. Average temperatures ranges between 23oC and 33oC. |
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GETTING IN - OUT
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You can hire a taxi . Most drivers will be familiar with the beach. If necessary, show them on your guidebook map. Taxi's standard price for the one way trip seems to be 500 baht, but you should always try to bargain.
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GETTING AROUND
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KAMALA FOODS |
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ENTERTAINMENT |
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| Northern Thailand |
| Chiang Mai - Chaing Dao - Mae Ai , Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong - Chaing Saen , Lampang, Lamphun , Mae Hong Son - Pai ,
Nan ,
Phayao, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok , Phrae , Sukhothai - Sisatchanalai, Tak - Maesot, Buriram , Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Nong Khai , Surin, Ubon Ratchathani , Udon Thani , Yasothon |
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| Central Thailand |
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Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi - Sai Yok , Lop Buri, Nakhon Phathom, Nonthaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan - Hua Hin,
Phetchaburi - Chaam ,
Ratchaburi, Chanthaburi , Chon Buri - Pattaya, Rayong - Ko Samet, Trat - Koh Chang , Lop Buri |
| Southern Thailand |
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Chumphon, Krabi - Ao Nang - Ko Phi Phi - Rai Leh , Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat,Pattani,
Phang Nga - Ao Phang Nga - Khao Lak, Phatthalung, Phu ket - Karon Beach -Patong Beach , Ranong, Satun - Tarutao,
Songkhla,
Surat Thani - Ko Pha Ngan - Ko Samui , Trang, Yala |
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