Introduction
Ao Chalok Lam is a beautiful 3 kilometre bay on the much quieter and less developed northern side of Ko Pha Ngan. Originally a fishing village that used the beaches to dry the squid, it has been transformed into a tourist location with many very affordable places to stay. It is ideal to party at Hat Rin and then chill out in a cleaner more natural environment such as Ao Chalok Lam. The bay itself is huge and there are some fantastic views from the hills overlooking it. The villagers of Chalok Lam are very friendly and chilled out. If you get up early enough you will see most of them at the Thai Temple in the village for morning prayer.
Sights and Activities
- Thai Temple: There is a nice local Thai temple on the outskirts of the village.
- Chinese Temple: There is a nice local Chinese temple on the outskirts of the village.
- Elephant Trekking Camp: Experience some eco tourism with this group providing elephant trips and hikes.
Getting Around
By Foot
Is the best way to get around. Just remember to take your shoes off when you enter a business.
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
 Fantasea Resort | ||
| Niramon Villas | ||
| Wattana Resort | ||
| Mandalai Hotel | ||
| Chaloklum Bay Resort |
Keep Connected
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Thailand Post is the Thai postal service that deals with all local and international mail in Thailand. The business is operated from local post offices. Post offices are easy to recognise with their red white and blue motifs and the words 'Thailand Post' in English and Thai above the entrance. They are open from Monday to Saturday, usually 8:30am to 4:30pm (main ones until around 8:00pm), though keeping shorter hours on Saturdays (usually until 1:00pm). They are generally closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Each post office offers a comprehensive service which includes an Express Mail Service (EMS) and parcel post. They also have a price calculator for letters, postcards and parcels, both domestically as well as internationally. They also have a track and trace system and money transfer services.
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