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Even though the pandemic has brought the stop the world, it has also allowed the nature to revive and heal itself. In Phuket, we had witnessed many leatherback turtles have returned to lay their eggs after a long time of absence since 2017. These ancient leatherback turtles are the largest turtle in the world both for fresh water and sea water. What make them so unique is their leather shells and the pattern that look like starfruit. Since they rely fully on nature for their well-being, fertile nature become most impact factor of their distinction. Phuket and Phang Nga are the ideal places for them to lay eggs especially when the tourists were away. On the morning of new year 2021, one of the leatherback mothers came ashore to lay her eggs on Kata Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Phuket. The number of nests continue to grow from 13 nests last year to 18 nests altogether this year. This phenomenon is one of the evident that nature have return to fertility. After the world return to its normal stage, Thailand will continue to work on green tourism and welcome all the travelers close to the nature and the beauty that Thailand has to offer.Thailand authority, the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) has given the green light to reopen Phuket, allowing international tourists who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to visit the island with no quarantine, starting from July 1, 2021 – the first destination to reopen for international tourists. For travellers to feel safe, the entire island’s population would be vaccinated at least 70% to get the herd immunity as well as to get the project’s rolling. It means that Phuket’s residents are prioritised for the vaccine roll-out with more than 930,000 doses to be administered before the reopening. Phuket is the pioneer model for reopening the country for international tourists before expanding to other key tourist destinations such as Koh Samui, Krabi, Chiang Mai. The Phuket reopening plan means that the destination is opened three months earlier than the rest of Thailand which is set to reopen in October to those who are fully vaccinated. 3 stages of reopening Thailand for international tourists From April1 2021, Thailand reduced the mandated quarantine period from 14 days to 7 days for fully vaccinated travellers in Phuket, Krabi, Phanga, Koh Samui, Chonburi (Pattaya) and Chiang Mai. For those who have not yet been vaccinated, the quarantine period is reduced from 14 days to 10 days in the entire country. From July 1 2021, Phuket will be the first province to waive the mandated quarantine requirement for international travellers who have been fully vaccinated and they are required to stay in Phuket for 7 days before travelling to other destinations. This is a part of the government’s plan to reopen the country. For other destinations, a seven days quarantine period is still required. From October 1 2021, quarantine is expected to be lifted in Phuket, Krabi, Phanga, Koh Samui, Chonburi (Pattaya) and Chiang Mai for foreign visitors who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Phuket’s model will be applied to five other main destinations before a full reopening of the country is expected to take place in January. However, the plan to reopen Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists in stages is pending the official announcement. Travellers are recommended to enquire at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in their home country for more details. What do travellers need to prepare before departure? Under the plan, tourists are required to show COE, a vaccine certificate, vaccine passport or International Air Transport Association (IATA) travel pass as well as a negative PCR test before at least 72 hours before departure. Upon arrival at the Phuket International Airport, tourists will be required to undergo a COVID-19 screening, including PCR tests, and download the specified track and trace application to ensure that they only visit the designated areas.

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Many are dreaming of white sand beaches, sunshines and turquios water, but still are confused where to go. With so many islands to choose from, planning an island trip in Thailand can be overwhelming. The most difficult thing about travelling is about choosing a destination that fits your personality and your own needs. Each island has its own character and style and is suitable for different types of travellers. Wherever you are in the phase of your life, either families with children, just newly married or already in your late midlife, Thai paradise islands can offer different travel experiences for you. With this guide, we aim to give you our in-depth knowledge to help you map an island that suits your type and needs. Here is an ultimate Thailand island guide for your next vacation. Koh Lanta – cozy and convenient Long stretch beaches and laid back atmosphere make this stunning island a favorite island for many. Koh Lanta is not for party-goers or extreme adventurous enthusiasts. Instead the island is for those who are looking for a relaxing vacation in a local Thai lifestyle yet convenient enough to get all you need on a tropical island. There are many activities to choose from; swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, stand up paddle boards, kayaking, bicycling around the island or observing elephants in their natural surroundings. Interested in the local wisdom i.e. learning the versatile bamboo plants, there are a few workshops you can join. For those who want to combine work and vacation, Koh Lanta has a tropical and modern coworking space for freelancers and entrepreneurs with WiFi and a convenient tropical working lifestyle as well as international schools for families with children who plan to stay longer on the island and combine family life with tropical vacation, school and your entrepreneur life. Koh Lanta Yai is the main tourist island and is about 30 km long and 6 km wide with a bridge connecting to Koh Lanta Noi. Kilometers long beaches are scattered on the west coast of Koh Lanta Yai. Most accommodation and restaurants have located mostly around seven beaches and leave four secluded beaches almost untouched. In general the bays become quieter and more secluded the further south you go. Klong Dao in the north is the most developed area and the beach is almost completely rock free and shallow, suitable for families with young children. Koh Ngai – authentic simple island life Koh Ngai (Koh Hai) is a small paradise island on Andaman Sea between Krabi and Trang province. It is an unbeatable charming island, almost nothing developed here; no roads, no cars and no 7-Elevens nor ATMs. The island is quieter than Koh Lanta and is perfect for those who are looking for some timeout or relaxing. Make sure to bring enough cash with you. Basically, there are not many things to do on Koh Ngai but that’s where it gets its charm. There is no need to plan your day. Simply get out of bed and enjoy sunrise, chill out on the beach, go snorkeling. Finish your day with a fresh coconut or a beer, hit the bed early and repeat the next day. The main place to go snorkeling on Koh Ngai is along the east and south coasts off Main Beach and Paradise Beach. You can reach the reef directly from the sand. On the island, there are 3 main beaches. The Main Beach is about 2.5 km long and this is where you find most hotels. Paradise Beach is more secluded and located at the end of the island. Ao Muang is located between Main Beach and Paradise Beach. There is a trail connecting the beaches. Koh Yao Noi – ecoisland with a sense of luxury Located midway between Phuket and Krabi lies Koh Yao Noi, an idyllic and unspoilt island perfect for a relaxing vacation. There is a sense of preserved authenticity, a feel of slow, peaceful and serenity here. Koh Yao Noi’s idyllic backdrop with limestone formations that juts out from the emerald water has caught the attention of honeymoons and couples who want a romantic vacation. Unlike Koh Ngai, you can find exclusive resorts and villas on this island, featuring a boho-chic island life welcoming visitors on the island. Koh Yao Noi’s beaches are appealing. At low tide, the muddy, rocky shoreline is exposed – great for chasing crabs, but not so good for swimming. Diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking and boat trips around the island and to Phanga Bay are popular activities. Koh Yao Noi also offers visitors the chance to involve themselves in local activities. You can easily spend a day with a local fisherman, learning about the life of small-scale fishers and supporting local conservation efforts. Aside from lazy beach days, you can enjoy scenic rides around the island’s lightly trafficked roads on motorbike or bicycle. Koh Samui – Bustling island with everything you want and need Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is among the most famous tourist destinations for many. It is one of the most developed islands in Thailand with many tourists. But why are we mentioning it? It boils down to the weather. Samui is perfect to travel to in the summer. On Koh Samui, the sky is mostly clear from June to August, making Samui a perfect getaway to escape from when the summer in the Nordics gets bad. Koh Samui is a giant mix of everything. You can find from popular sunbathing beaches to deserted bays, from mediocre restaurants in one corner to typical Thai street food in the next. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it on Koh Samui. Moreover, Koh Samui is a pioneer for sustainable tourism for both hoteliers and local communities. Koh Phangan Koh Phagan is located in the Gulf of Thailand and only 20 minutes by speedboat from Samui. 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Thailand reopening roadmap goes ahead amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Phuket will be the first to lift quarantine for vaccinated foreign tourists from July onwards, followed by at least five other destinations from October The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) roadmap to reopen six major tourist provinces – Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Surat Thani (Ko Samui), Chon Buri (Pattaya) and Chiang Mai – to foreign tourists who have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine is going ahead as scheduled in line with the country’s COVID-19 vaccination timeline. Phuket will be the first destination to lift quarantine requirements for vaccinated foreign tourists under the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ programme, starting from 1 July, 2021. Tourists will be required to spend the first seven days on the island, before travelling to other Thai destinations. In preparation to welcome vaccinated foreign tourists, authorities are working on vaccination programme to safely achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 for 70% of Phuket’s population, including residents, workers in tourism-related businesses, and migrant workers. Nationwide, the government is striving to efficiently administer the COVID-19 situation and acquire additional vaccines to reach the target of 100 million doses to vaccinate 50 million people across Thailand by the end of the year. Thailand started the preliminary vaccination programme in late February with the first 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Sinovac and 117,000 doses from AstraZeneca. The inoculation project continued with 800,000 more doses of Sinovac vaccine in March and one million more in April. Bangkok, Phuket, Chon Buri which includes Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Surat Thani which includes Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao, as well as eight other high-risk provinces were being prioritised in the rollout of the first vaccine doses. Until today, some 1.47 million people in Thailand have been vaccinated – with one or both doses. Meanwhile, the country’s mass vaccination rollout is scheduled to begin in June when the first batch of six million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, to be produced locally by Siam Bioscience, will be delivered. The amount will increase to 10 million doses a month between July and November, and the last batch of five million doses in December. In addition to 63 million doses (61 million from AstraZeneca and two million from Sinovac), the government is in the process of acquiring 37 million more doses of vaccine to be delivered within this year. This may include 5-10 million doses each from Pfizer, Sputnik V, Johnson & Johnson and Sinovac, as well as from Moderna, Sinopharm and Bharat. According to the government, all people in Thailand, regardless of nationality, are eligible to receive the vaccine and can register for the vaccination programme via the Mor Prom (“Doctors Ready”) Line official account, or at hospitals and health promotion hospitals nationwide. Registration starts on 1 May, 2021, and the vaccination starts on 7 June, 2021, for the priority group, comprising people aged 60 or older and those with seven chronic diseases: lung disease, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. Other groups or people aged 18-59 can register in July 2021, and the vaccination starts in August 2021. The government expects the nationwide vaccine rollout to complete within four to seven months, or between September and December, 2021. With the vaccination programme going ahead as planned, Thailand’s reopening roadmap will also go ahead as scheduled. Apart from Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Surat Thani (Ko Samui), Chon Buri (Pattaya) and Chiang Mai, other destinations in the reopening pipeline include Bangkok, Phetchaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin). To prepare Nordic and Baltic tourism industry of the reopening, Tourism Authority of Thailand (Stockholm office)is organizing Thailand Amazing Beaches and Islands Virtual Trade Meet Nordic & Baltic 2021 on June 9th, 2021. For more information and registration please visit here.

Phuket to reopen for tourists with no quarantine from 1 July, 2021

Thailand authority, the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) has given the green light to reopen Phuket, allowing international tourists who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to visit the island with no quarantine, starting from July 1, 2021 – the first destination to reopen for international tourists. For travellers to feel safe, the entire island’s population would be vaccinated at least 70% to get the herd immunity as well as to get the project’s rolling. It means that Phuket’s residents are prioritised for the vaccine roll-out with more than 930,000 doses to be administered before the reopening. Phuket is the pioneer model for reopening the country for international tourists before expanding to other key tourist destinations such as Koh Samui, Krabi, Chiang Mai. The Phuket reopening plan means that the destination is opened three months earlier than the rest of Thailand which is set to reopen in October to those who are fully vaccinated. 3 stages of reopening Thailand for international tourists From April1 2021, Thailand reduced the mandated quarantine period from 14 days to 7 days for fully vaccinated travellers in Phuket, Krabi, Phanga, Koh Samui, Chonburi (Pattaya) and Chiang Mai. For those who have not yet been vaccinated, the quarantine period is reduced from 14 days to 10 days in the entire country. From July 1 2021, Phuket will be the first province to waive the mandated quarantine requirement for international travellers who have been fully vaccinated and they are required to stay in Phuket for 7 days before travelling to other destinations. This is a part of the government’s plan to reopen the country. For other destinations, a seven days quarantine period is still required. From October 1 2021, quarantine is expected to be lifted in Phuket, Krabi, Phanga, Koh Samui, Chonburi (Pattaya) and Chiang Mai for foreign visitors who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Phuket’s model will be applied to five other main destinations before a full reopening of the country is expected to take place in January. However, the plan to reopen Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists in stages is pending the official announcement. Travellers are recommended to enquire at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in their home country for more details. What do travellers need to prepare before departure? Under the plan, tourists are required to show COE, a vaccine certificate, vaccine passport or International Air Transport Association (IATA) travel pass as well as a negative PCR test before at least 72 hours before departure. Upon arrival at the Phuket International Airport, tourists will be required to undergo a COVID-19 screening, including PCR tests, and download the specified track and trace application to ensure that they only visit the designated areas.

Golfing while staying in quarantine in Thailand now the reality

The Thai cabinet approved recently golf quarantine to boost tourism in Thailand. Allowing golf quarantine is essential to let those who wish to pass their quarantine time on the golf course. Rules and regulations for safety are in place. Thus, this is the significant step for Thailand to open the country for international tourists who do not wish to stay in a single room or area for several days. The 6 golf courses have now been certified by the health department as alternative state quarantines for Thailand. The 15 nights quarantine time remains. Golfers will have to stay at the golf resort and cannot leave. They can only go out to play golf. The golf courses will be closed for the public and serve as state alternative quarantine only. Mida Golf Club (Kanchanaburi) Sawang Golf Club (Cha-am) Blue Star Golf Course (Kanchanaburi) Evergreen Hills Golf Club & Resort (Kanchanaburi) Artitaya Chiang Mai Golf Resort (near Chiang Mai) Artitaya Country Club (Nakorn Nayok) What is golf quarantine? A 15 nights quarantine in a certified golf course. A quick PCR-test will be conducted on the 3rd day. The result will come out within 24 hours. If the test shows a negative result, the golfer can play golf on the next day. If the result is positive, the infectious golfer must be transferred to the contracted hospital and all members of the group must be under surveillance quarantine. The golfers will be tested about 3 times during the quarantine period. Enjoy up to 11 days unlimited golf rounds during the quarantine period. Is it safe? The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand will examine the golf course’s health safety management plan and will do an on site inspection to check the entire system before giving out the certification. The transfer from the airport to the golf course must be in a closed system, meaning no stopping on the way to the golf course. In addition, the driver must pass Covid-free testing and the bus is sanitized. The golf course must have a contracted hospital to provide PCR tests for the golfers and their companions as well as to take care of the infected cases. All staff at the golf course must stay in the golf course. They are not allowed contacting outsiders nor going out of the golf resort. They will be quarantined as well as the golfers. Thus all the measurements and steps taken are to ensure the safety and well-being of international golfers who would like to enjoy their golf games in Thailand. Travel without visas Thailand has allowed foreigners to enter the country by air under the Visa Exemption program. Travellers can travel without obtaining a visa and can stay up to 45 days. The travellers need a certificate to show they are free of Covid-19 72 hours before travel. They must obtain a Certificate of Entry (COE), provide health insurance covering covid-19 and undergo the mandatory quarantine. Check the Royal Thai Embassy or consulate in your home country for updates on the visas and Certificate of Entry (COE) process. As of 2021-04-01, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Latvia and Lithuania are allowed to enter the kingdom. The approval list of countries will be updated twice a month and can be found here. The Royal Thai Embassy in Sweden The Royal Thai Embassy in Denmark The Royal Thai Embassy in Norway The Royal Thai Embassy in Finland After the quarantine period, golfers can enjoy playing golf anywhere in Thailand. It is easier to book tee time and enjoy the golf games and beautiful nature while there are fewer tourists in Thailand. For more information about golf quarantine, please visit www.golfquarantine.com Contact persons for more information and reservation Golf Digg, golfquarantine@golfdigg.com Pro Golf in Thailand, Juha-Matti “Juhis” Vuorinen, juhamatti_vuorinen@hotmail.com Remarks *The arrival day counts as day 0.

Happy New Year 2021 best wishes to the world

IT’s the beginning of a brand-new year.May 2021 be a year of Happiness… A year of great health…And also a year of smile… Wishing you a very Happy New YearUntil, we meet again. Amazing Thailand #amazingthailand

Thai Massaman curry topped “The World’s 50 Best Foods,” CNN Travel

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that CNN Travel has placed Thai Massaman curry as the No. 1 dish in “The World’s 50 Best Foods list, along with Tom Yum Kung in the eighth place and Som Tam papaya salad, which ranked at 46th. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said, “This listing is a testament to the already solid reputation of Thai cuisine that is increasingly perceived as a world-class culinary experience. Thailand is certainly a great destination for foodie tourism. “Once the COVID-19 situation improves, we are more than ready to welcome tourists and foodies from around the world to embark on a culinary journey and explore Thainess through Thai dishes in unique destinations across Thailand.”The CNN Travel World’s 50 Best Foods list was published since 2017 and have been updated ever since. CNN Travel staff said that they had scoured the planet for what they thought were 50 of the most delicious foods ever created. The three Thai dishes were ranked and described as follows: Massaman curry, 1st place: Emphatically the king of curries, and perhaps the king of all foods. Spicy, coconutty, sweet and savoury. Even the packet sauce you buy from the supermarket can make the most delinquent of cooks look like a Michelin potential. Thankfully, someone invented rice, with which diners can mop up the last drizzles of curry sauce. “The Land of Smiles” isn’t just a marketing catch-line. It’s a result of being born in a land where the world’s most delicious food is sold on nearly every street corner. Tom Yum Kung, 8th place: This best food Thai masterpiece teems with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Usually loaded with coconut milk and cream, the hearty soup unifies a host of favourite Thai tastes: sour, salty, spicy and sweet. Best of all is the price: cheap. Som Tam papaya salad, 46th place: To prepare Thailand’s most famous salad, pound garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle. Toss in tamarind juice, fish sauce, peanuts, dried shrimp, tomatoes, lime juice, sugar cane paste, string beans and a handful of grated green papaya. Grab a side of sticky rice. Variations include those made with crab (som tam pu) and fermented fish sauce (som tam pla ra), but none matches the original’s flavour and simple beauty. For more information click here

Thailand starts reopening the country

Thailand is beginning cautiously its first step in reopening the country for international visitors

Chiang Khan and Nan Old City listed among the “2020 Sustainable Top 100 Destinations”

TAT introduces “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration: SHA” certification

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the public and private sector partners, is introducing an “Amazing Thailand Safety and HealthAdministration: SHA” certification aimed at elevating the country’s tourism industry standards and developing confidence among international and domestic tourists. The project is part of TAT’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis and accelerate recovery in the travel and tourism sector. The Amazing Thailand SHA certification is to prepare Thai tourism operators to be ready for the return of tourism post COVID-19. TAT is currently working on details of the Amazing Thailand SHA certification together with the Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Board of Trade of Thailand, Federation of Thai Spa and Wellness Association, Thai Retailers Association, Thai Hotels Association, Association of Domestic Travel, Thai Amusement and Leisure Park Association, Thai Restaurant Association, Thai Spa Association, Thai Boats Association, and Event Management Association. Works in the process include establishing the SHA criteria, introducing the committee, preparing the application and selection process, and planning marketing and publicity for the SHA-certified tourism establishments and services. The evaluation methods and methodology of assessment for tourism establishments and services to be certified with the Amazing Thailand SHA certification will cover five key areas. Tourism establishments and services must strictly follow the COVID-19 control guidelines by the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health. The safety of attractions and facilities with development plans or operation procedures that focus on ensuring tourist safety while maintaining local culture and promoting interaction between local communities and tourists. Hygiene and sanitation in tourism establishments and services; such as, homestays, lodges, souvenir shops and restaurants. Convenience, cleanliness, and safety of linkages between communities and attractions, as well as the safety and health standards of transportation, including private cars, public buses, and airlines. The confidence in tourism personnel in tourism establishments, including tourist safety and security protocol For more information click here

10 new experiences to discover

Secrets of Phuket – 10 new experiences to discover

Phuket is one of the biggest and popular destinations in Thailand and is home to many white sand beaches as well as many small islands scattered offshore its coasts. While there are fewer tourists visiting the island during the global pandemic, nature rebounds. The sea in Phuket has become turquios and crystal clear. The regeneration of marine ecosystems is quickly visible, as proven by the return of wildlife. While the tourism industry stands still during the pandemic, the rapid nature recovery sheds lights for the new path of sustainable travel in Thailand. In Phuket, visitors can find more and more sustainable and eco-friendly activities. You may have an idea about Phuket it once was and you might think that you know all about this island. Here is our bucket list of activities you never know that they exist. Visiting Phuket may be on your list to rediscover and experience once again. Go Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUB) is growing in popularity. This is a great activity to get fit and enjoy the nature surrounding you. Embrace crystal and clear turquios water, coral reefs and many islands around. Challenge yourself by heading out and around one of multiple islands around Phuket. Find a coral reef and enjoy the fish and coral from your board, or jump in for some snorkelling and cool down on the way. Paddlephuket.com 2. Surfing Kata Noi: Photo credit Phuket101.net Phuket may not be known among the surfers, but it is ranked as the best surfing spot in the country. The island has a surf community and as the sport has become more established here. Nowadays Phuket holds annual surf contests and supports a growing and enthusiastic surfing fraternity. The west coast of Phuket is dotted with surf breaks. Kata, Karon and Kamala are beaches often surfed by locals and tourists. One other thing for planning your surf trip is definitely the seasonality. The best surf season is from the end of April to October and the best months are May and September. During this time there are consistent monsoon winds from North-West producing surfable winds up to 4ft. Between November and March, the chances to find waves are significantly lower. When the conditions are right and waves are up, Phuket can surprise you. For a more detailed spot guide and accurate forecast, take a look at magicseaweed.com 3. Get Lost in the A-Maze garden Get lost in a 1,000sq.m. labyrinth garden and try to find an escape as quick as you can. It is a lot of fun as you argue over which path to take and run into the leafy dead ends! Designed by acclaimed maze designer Adrian Fisher. His company has been responsible for over 600 mazees around the world. You can add it on to a visit to the Upside Down House, located on the same property, for a family-friendly activity suitable for all ages. If you need a refreshment after your time in the maze, head to the on-site cafe where you can buy some drinks and snacks and relax at a shaded outdoor table. 4. Bike and kayak in the rural Phuket Roam through Phuket countryside by bike and kayak is a sustainable activity and will enhance your experience. On the northeastern side lies a village where the pace of life is slow. Cycling around rural Phuket, you will discover how local inhabitants have lived here for generations. On your bike, you will discover various rubber trees and pineapple plantations and see how the locals go about their daily lives. Hop on your kayak and paddle your way through the lush mangroves. If you are lucky, you will be able to spot tiny red crabs crawling on the roots. ROAR Adventures 5. Cycling around Phuket Phuket has diverse cycling routes to offer, which make it fun to explore the island on a bike. You can take a flat road for a tour around Phuket Old Town exploring the European-Asian architecture, or pedal your way up the hills of Phuket’s coastline or tackle one of the steep cycling routes around Phuket’s national parks, Khao Thaeo and Sirinat. Take a ride along Patong Beach in the early hours while the roads are less traffic and end with coffee and breakfast in the area. You can also take a nice and relaxing route roughly around 30 km along Thai Muang Beach. On this route you can also stop by the turtle sanctuary. As Phuket is quite a popular cycling spot for triathletes and cycling enthusiasts, you can find a lot of bike routes on BikeMap to follow. Safety First and make sure that you have got yourself the right gear, a bottle of water, energy bar and a fully charged phone. 6. Trek to Krating Cape Krating Cape is a beautiful view point on the south west coast of Phuket and is a way of being real close to nature. It is a tough spot to get there. But if you do not mind walking and climbing up steep slopes, it is a spot known by photographers passionate for landscape and star photography because it is far from light pollution. It is a stunning viewpoint with beautiful beaches and longtail boat rides. There is a horn-shaped rock where photographers enjoy taking amazing photos. The panoramic views are very beautiful, especially during sunset. Wear proper shoes, carry a headlight, water and wear long pants. 7. Explore Khao Phra Thaeo National Park Located in the north of the island, Khao Phra Thaeo National Park is Phuket’s virgin rainforest. It remains untouched. The park has a number of species of wild animals and birds. It has several forest trails for hiking lovers. The short one is about 1-2 hours walk while the longer one to Bang Pae Waterfall takes more than 4 hours with an experienced guide. 8. Help at Gibbon Rehabilitation Center The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project strives to improve the welfare of the gibbons. 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