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(Hat Sai Kaew; dishes 50-400B; 11am-11pm)
Long-established, massive operation that's packed
most nights with Thais crunching crabs and lobster. Huge array of dishes and a humming
bar too.
GETTING TO CAMBODIA: BAN PAKARD TO PSAR PRUHM
Getting to the Border
Minivans
( 08 1949 0455) depart from a stop across the river from River Guest
House in Chanthaburi to Ban Pakard/Pong Nam Ron (150B, 1½ hours, two daily).
At the Border
This is a far less busy and more pleasant crossing than Poipet further north. You need a passport
photo and US$20 for the visa fee.
Moving On
Hop on a motorbike taxi to Pailin. From there, you can catch frequent shared taxis ($5 per person,
1½ hours) to scenic Battambang. After that, you can move on to Siem Reap by boat, or Phnom Penh by bus.
Drinking & Nightlife
On weekends, Ko Samet is a boisterous night-owl with provincial tour groups crooning
away on karaoke machines or the young ones slurping down beer and buckets to a techno
beat. The bar scene changes depending on who is around but there is usually a crowd on
Hat Sai Khao, Ao Hin Khok, Ao Phai and Ao Wong Deuan.
Baywatch Bar
(Ao Wong Deuan; beers from 80B)
A good spot for after-dark beach-gazing, with a fun crowd and
strong cocktails.
BAR
Naga Bar
(Ao Hin Khok; beers from 70B)
This busy beachfront bar comes with a
moo·ay tai
ring, although
the days of drunk foreigners getting battered by the locals are long gone. Instead, you get
DJs and lots of whisky and vodka/Red Bull buckets.
BAR
BAR
Ao Prao Resort
(Ao Prao; drinks from 90B; )
On the sunset-side of the island, there's a lovely sea-view res-
taurant perfect for a sundowner. You'll need private transport to reach it.
