Tourism on Koh Lanta

Tourism on Koh Lanta has increased considerably during the last 7 years, the island seems to be developing towards a more up-market kind of customer, with extremely luxurious private resorts in the southern part of the island.

The Southern part of Koh Lanta is mainly protected National Park, with only the beach areas permitted for tourism.For those who wish to visit Koh lanta Touristically, but on a more economical budget, should look for accomodation on  the following beaches;
Klong Khong:- This beach is not so fine powdery sand as the more popular beaches, but is a lot quieter, and the bungalows/resorts are still pretty much undeveloped, with economy room prices ranging from 100 baht to 500 baht per night.
Klong Nin:- This beach is perhaps the biggest and most beautiful white powder-sand beaches on Koh lanta.
Just bordering on the edge of the National Park, the room prices are a lot cheaper than within the Park - though still close enough to reach within a 5 to 10 minute bike ride.Most of the popular bars and party places are there too.
Had Yaw (Long Beach/ban Pra Ae):- This is a beautiful and extremely long beach in the center of the island, most of the foreign action goes on here, with popular chillout bar "Opium" setting the centre-stage.
You can obtain most kinds of provisions for tourists from the local shops too, avoiding a journey to Saladan, the main town.

Touristic activities documented on the majority of Koh Lanta based websites are limited to the attractions and tour companies who agree to a bookings  commission based partnership with the website in question, leaving some of the lesser, more authentic and interesting projects on koh lanta island, who cant afford to offer a commision due to a less commercially concieved idea, obscured to the knowledge of the Kho Lanta visitor.

Commercial exploitation of tourists visiting Koh lanta yai and Koh lanta Noi is rife because of this. Koh lanta Ko lanta dot com is dedicated to offer an alternative perspective of Koh Lanta island Archipelago, and also to help both Foreign visitors and holidaymakers to encounter some of the fascinating cultural aspects and alternative leisure activities that visitors to Koh Lanta may otherwise never get to bve aware of.

Thailand is a fascinating Country, where each island has it's own local customs and traditions; Unfortunately, due to corporate greed, and also subtle factors such as the language barrier, most visitors to this wonderful Country never get a chance to experience many of these wonderful aspects.

Nevertheless, Kohlantakolanta.com wishes to provide a comprehensive informational section dealing with Koh lanta's tourist  resorts, restaurants, leisure activities and tour offers, to you our most revered readers, albeit with a non-biased attitude.The author intends to provide a critical and honest analysis of the various resorts and tourism based operations on Koh Lanta ;all articles shall be written with a completely neutral perspective, due to the fact that the author shall not allow any influence to beincurred by commission payments for a positive article.

Koh lanta Ko lanta is a non commercial webpage authored by one man.No comissions or payments are recieved from any Koh lanta based operation for apperances on the homepage.Any operations appearing will only be allowed because the author believes the operation to be  a fairplay  project, and worthy of recommendation, or because the operation in mention is being criticized and "Not recommended" because of unfair or greedy behaviour.

The author sincerely wishes to help the more needy and honest local people who have less chance to recieve any kind of benefit from the touristic growth that is occuring on Koh lanta island.He also wishes to help the unwitting newcomer to avoid any rip-offs and find the places and people that are worthy of help/supporting, or giving custom to.

Koh lanta Kolanta dot com's touristic review section shall be growing a little at a time until all resorts, bays, beaches restaurants and tour/activity offers are covered, but please be patient until it is completed because the author has to collect, write, photograph, design and program everything himself, due to this homepage being a one-man show.

(yes i  know it sounds strange referring to oneself as "the author", but  like to write about myself in the third person; it seems more anonymous somehow - i do not wish this site to become a "My Blogsheet" kind of site, it should be anonymous and non-biased).

"Tourist destination Ko Lanta". 

The main settlement of Ko Lanta is " Ban Saladan " at the northern tip of Koh Lanta yai.Ban saladan, (บ้านศาลาด่าน)or "Saladan" (ศาลาด่าน) for short, has Many shops, supermarkets, travel agents, dive-shops, restaurants and other facilities make it worth to spend some good time there. For most tourist guests on the island, this cosy village is the first and the last place to see, whilst being on the island. Ferries to/from Krabi, Pee Pee and Phuket are departing and arriving at Ban Saladan pier, only. All beaches on the west coast, in order from north to south : ( mentioned prices are estimated, average "high/low season" prices ) The first beach, "Klong Dow Beach", next to Ban Saladan, which is known to be the most beautiful beach, about 2 kilometer long, flat and white sanded. There are about 20 resorts on this beach. Prices from 400 - 4500 THB per night. The second beach, " Phra Ae Beach or Long Beach ", about 5 kilometers long, nice and sandy. There are about 17 resorts on this beach. Prices from 250 - 4500 THB per night. The third beach, " Klong Khong Beach ", 3 km long with sand and rocks. Great sunsets. There are about 22 resorts on this beach. Prices from 200 - 900 THB per night. The forth beach, " Klong Tob Beach ", a short strip with sand and rocks. A very quiet beach with only a few bungalows around. Prices from 250 - 1000 THB per night. The fifth beach, " Klong Nin Beach ", a beautiful 1,5 km long beach with about 10 bungalow resort. The famous "Otto Bar" just moved to there, formerly located at Klong Dow Beach. Prices from 250 - 4800 THB per night. The sixth beach, " Klong Hin Beach ", with sandy and rocky parts - good for snorkeling. Klong Hin Beach is about 1 km long and has 3 resorts so far. Prices from 250 - 2600 THB per night. The seventh beach, " Kan Thiang Beach or Bay ", a beautiful, curved sandy beach, 800 meter long. The only 4+ star Resort and Spa "Pimalai" and 3 other resorts are located there. Prices from 250 - 21000 (!) THB per night. The eighth beach, " Klong Jark Beach, a small and quiet beach, surrounded by tropical jungle. There are 3 resorts on this beach. Prices from 300 - 900 THB per night. The ninth beach, " Aow Mai Bai or Bamboo Bay " is the last beach outside the national marine park which is next to it. A quiet and private beach with only 2 bungalow resorts. Prices from 250 - 800 THB per night. And last but not least the tenth and most southern beach, " Ta Noad Beach ", next to the old light-house, the landmark of Ko Lanta. The Lanta marine national park head-quarter is located right at this beach. No resorts or other commercial facilities there.