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(Ao Phai; dishes 80-500B; 11am-11pm)
Appropriately named: you can dine on a wide range of
seafood right on Ao Phai's pretty beach here. There's some Western food on the menu as
well.
Ploy
(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.
SEAFOOD
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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.
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Naga Bar
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