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Sanctuary
( 08 1271 3614;
www.thesanctuarythailand.com
; Hat Thian; dm 220B, bungalows 770-6000B)
A friendly for-
ested enclave of relaxed smiles, the Sanctuary is a haven of splendid lodgings, yoga
classes and detox sessions. Accommodation, in various manifestations of twigs, is
scattered along a tangle of hillside jungle paths while Hat Thian is wonderfully quiet and
is great for swimming. You'll want to Nama-stay forever.
BUNGALOW
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Pariya Resort & Villas
( 08 7623 6678;
www.pariyahaadyuan.com
; Hat Yuan; villas 8000-17,000B; )
The swankiest op-
tion on these beaches is found right in front of the softest sands of Hat Yuan in magestic
burnt-yellow painted concrete. Octagonal, pagoda-topped bungalows are spacious yet
sparsely furnished. If you can find a promotion this may be worth it but, otherwise, the
resort is overpriced.
RESORT
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Eating
Ko Pha-Ngan is no culinary capital, especially since most visitors quickly absorb the lazy
lifestyle and wind up eating at their accommodation. Those with an adventurous appetite
should check out the island's centre of local commerce, Thong Sala, although there are a
few surprises elsewhere as well.
Hat Rin
This bustling 'burb has the largest conglomeration of restaurants and bars on the island,
yet most of them are pretty lousy. The infamous Chicken Corner is a popular intersection
to cure any case of the munchies, be it noon or midnight.
For the cheapest eats head to 'Thai Street', running roughly between Nic's and Kawee,
a row of basic eateries serving noodles and curries for around 40B.
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