Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve in Southern Thailand. It is one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Thailand.

This article discusses the tourist village on the western side of the National Park. For information on the lake and and surrounding area visit the Cheow Lan Lake, Khao Sok page.

Phuket Town is the largest town in Phuket Province. It has a population of 63,000 and is the economic hub of the island. The Chinatown area is worth to be seen and there are trendy restaurants and cafe, great Thai-style shopping opportunities too. Overall, accommodation and food in the town is cheaper than near the beaches, and can provide a refreshing change of pace.

Ancient beads, Klong Thom Wat,  Krabi



The Srivijaya Empire’s strength and power came from its control of the sea trade between China and India, Ceylon, and the Middle East. Srivijaya was in the middle of the southern maritime Silk Road. Over the centuries, Srivijaya’s influence expanded to include the waters and coastal towns of most of Southeast Asia, which were key to this trade. Both the east and west coasts of the Malay Peninsula were important as transit areas.