Travel Reference
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Fast Flying to the Islands
The new airport scheduled to open on Ko Pha-Ngan in late 2014 will further decrease the
time it takes to get to Thailand's most popular white beaches and azure waters. Mean-
while, more and more international flights are servicing Phuket and Ko Samui directly and
increasing numbers of domestic flights are available to Chumphon, Krabi and Trang.
Sunk on purpose in 2012 to create an artificial reef, this 100m Thai naval vessel is attract-
ing fish and scuba divers to the coast of Ban Bang Bao, Ko Chang.
Get on the Ace Marine Expeditions limited 'whaleshark watch list' (on Ko Tao) to be
whisked out to look for - and hopefully dive with - the amazing creatures.
Learn to cook with Noy Tammasak, one of Phuket's best chefs. Otherwise, dine at the
Phuket Town restaurant for sublime fusion fare.
Yay for non-dirty nightlife options in the city. Start in a bar perched on a skyscraper, throw
down a few roadside beers and finish up at a basement-level live music pub.
Kiteboarding Asia claims that Ko Samui is the best place in the country to learn the sport,
but most of the new schools are opening on Phuket.
New rum distillery using Thai sugarcane on Phuket. Tour the factory and imbibe a cock-
tail.
