Travel Reference
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COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM IN PHANG-NGA PROVINCE
Post-tsunami, Phang-Nga looks pretty much back to normal if you stay in tourist areas. What the majority of vis-
itors don't know is that many fishing communities have had their way of life changed forever, either by the loss
of key family members, the destruction of fishing equipment or relocation inland out of necessity or fear. Recov-
ery nowadays is taking the form of community development and visitors can help by enjoying a glimpse of 'real
life' on the Andaman coast via community tourism.
Andaman Discoveries
( 08 7917 7165;
www.andamandiscoveries.com;
Khuraburi) runs highly recom-
mended community-based tours featuring cultural and handicraft activities, fishing and snorkelling trips to unin-
habited islands, and village homestays.
They also manage three community-service projects: a learning centre for children of Burmese migrant work-
ers, an orphanage outside of Khao Lak, and a school for special-needs children in Ranong. Volunteer placement
is available.
