Stories from Khao Lak

A market that only opens four nights out of seven throws off plenty of travelers who show up on a Tuesday evening with a growling stomach. The Bang Niang Market is still one of the must-dos of a Khao Lak trip, as long as you catch it on the right night. Here’s everything worth knowing…

The word “sanctuary” has become a marketing label before it’s a real guarantee. In Khao Lak, as everywhere else in Thailand, you can slap it on pretty much any attraction involving elephants and it’ll sound trustworthy. At Khaolak GetAway, we wanted to take the time to actually untangle this: what really happens during a visit,…

Khao Lak Lam Ru shows up on every “things to see in Khao Lak” list, wedged between two beach photos and never really described. The result: people show up more or less blind, and leave either won over or genuinely let down. We’d rather cut to the chase: what’s genuinely worth the detour, what’s overrated,…

This is the question we get asked most at this time of year: is it worth coming to Khao Lak in November, or is it better to wait until December? We’ll be straight with you, the way we would with a friend: November is an excellent month to explore the region, as long as you…

After three years away, the Khaolak Classic is back for its 3rd edition!Join us from June 1st to 3rd for the Matalay Khaolak Classic 2026 at Memories Surf Village, Khao Lak! Experience the ultimate beach lifestyle festival, featuring an international surfing competition, the “Trail to Tide” beach run, wellness activities, and a vibrant marketplace with…