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Thailand's longest zip-line (at 700m). The waterfront log cabins are immaculate.
Nonguests can try out the activities.
Ban Thor Phan
( 0 3459 5018; r 2500-36,000B; )
Crystal healing, chlorophyll baths and yoga are a few of
the holistic treatments on offer in this stunning health retreat. Rooms are cool and calm-
ing.
RESORT
$$$
Eating & Drinking
The central market is a fascinating place to stroll and pick up some snacks, especially the
delicious Thai and Burmese curries (20B). A handful of bars now exist in town, the best
of which is
Garden Home
, which does fantastic homemade burgers.
Baan Unrak Bakery
(snacks 25-90B)
Vegetarians will love this meatless cafe, which is part of the Baan Unrak or-
ganisation.
BAKERY
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Shopping
Visitors interested in Karen weaving can pick up authentic products at the Baan Unrak
Bakery; the products are made by the Baan Unrak women's cooperative. Expect to pay
300-600B for a hand-woven souvenir.
Weaving for Women
(
www.weavingforwomen.org
)
Along the same road as P Guest House, it sells hand-woven goods
made by Mon and Karen refugee women.
CLOTHING, HANDICRAFTS
Information
For money matters go to Siam Commercial Bank (ATM) near the market. Internet shops
are also near the market and charge 15B per hour. There is an international phone in front
of the post office (located on the main street).
Getting There & Away
Across from the market is a bare patch of land that serves as Sangkhlaburi's local bus sta-
tion. Tickets for air-con buses are sold opposite 7-Eleven; the minivan office is at the far
