Some friends arrived on Koh Lanta and said they could not find any information on night life on Koh Lanta. So I have written a brief descrption for every beach area called Koh Lanta Night Life – Where’s the Party that way if you stay along these beach areas you have a name you can easily walk to the bars. Many bars have weekly party nights so check out the 7 eleven shops for posters advertising these events.

I hope you have fun and enjoy your nights in Koh Lanta and stay safe don’t drink and drive!

If you’re wondering where the beautiful hotel featured in The Hangover Part 2 movie as the setting for the wedding is located, it’s the Phulay Bay Ritz Carlton in Krabi, just across the water from Koh Lanta. The hotel only opened recently, and is super luxurious – the rack rate is around $1500 US a night, although rooms go for as little (!) as $350 a night during low season. Check on Agoda for current price deals and to see more photos of the Phulay Bay Ritz Carlton.

The movie actually amalgamates two resorts together – the hotel lobby scene when the Wolfpack is checking in was shot at the Sheraton Krabi, which is also in the same area.

Phulay Bay Hangover 2 Beach at Tup Kaek Sunset Hotel

There are several hotels right next to the Phulay Bay resort which enjoy the same stunning seaviews you see in the movie and are far more affordable, like the Elements Krabi resort, Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort, Tup Kaek Sunset Hotel and the Amari Vogue Krabi. You can enjoy the same coastline and amazing scenery and even wander into the Phulay Bay for a drink.

Hangover 2 Hotels
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These hotels are all located on the same stretch of coastline about 20 minutes drive from Ao Nang, which is a bustling coastal town where you can catch ferries and longtail boats to Railay Beach, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Krabi. You can fly direct from Bangkok to Krabi in one hour (check Skyscanner for the cheapest flights) and have your hotel organise a taxi transfer for you.

If you want to explore elsewhere in the province, Krabi has many hotels – the Krabi Centara Grand for example is a good luxury alternative at a couple hundred US a night, and you can see our recommended Krabi hotels for all different price ranges from which you can explore the stunning Krabi limestone mountains and Andaman Sea.

How To Get To Krabi From Koh Lanta
From Krabi it’s easy to get a speedboat transfer straight over to Koh Lanta or alternatively take the Krabi- Koh Lanta private minivan.

More Hangover 2 Locations
If you want to read more about the Bangkok filming locations for the Hangover 2 movie and go and see them yourself, see this Hangover 2 Thailand location guide.

Want to make sure you’re coming at the best time of year to see Koh Lanta at its finest? Looking for a hotel bargain during the low season? Check our guide When’s The Best Time To Go To Koh Lanta to find out what the weather’s doing from month to month and plan your holiday accordingly.

Koh Lanta Weather Month By Month

• Koh Lanta Weather In January
• Koh Lanta Weather In February
• Koh Lanta Weather In March
• Koh Lanta Weather In April
• Koh Lanta Weather In May
• Koh Lanta Weather In June
• Koh Lanta Weather In July
• Koh Lanta Weather In August
• Koh Lanta Weather In September
• Koh Lanta Weather In October
• Koh Lanta Weather In November
• Koh Lanta Weather In December

There’s another way to get to Koh Lanta thanks to Nok Air – you can now fly from Bangkok to Trang airport and then take the coach and ferry to get to Koh Lanta on one, all-inclusive ticket. This eliminates the hassle of having to make sure that the timings of your flights, ferry and bus all match up, although it’s still quite a long journey and not as convenient as flying into Krabi Airport and getting the express speedboat transfer to Lanta.

It’s a good budget option however – full details are on the Nok Air website. Simply select “Bangkok” and “Trang – Koh Lanta” from the drop down menus and your desired date of travel and the site will give you complete info not only on the flight departure from Bangkok but also the timings of the coach transfer from the airport to the ferry pier and then the ferry to Koh Lanta.

The Green season is so called as the rain comes and makes everything more lush – usually between the months of May and October. Obviously it does not rain every day, sometimes you may be lucky and have better weather than the high season and sometimes you may have the occasional shower – if your very unlucky it may rain for a few days. It really can be pot luck but with the bargain offers of luxury villas and luxury hotels at a massive discount the high season, less tourists then normal and the chance of good weather Koh Lanta really is a great choice to relax.

The biggest change tho is the wind changes directions and comes from the West coast direct onto the beaches where every one stays. With this is mind some villa may not be the best option especially being built on the side of cliffs or next to the beach. Below is the best protected Villa on Koh Lanta in the green season.

Alanta Villa Location: Khlong Khong Beach Built with tropical living in mind which is complemented through out with the impressive passionate decorations creating a remarkable peaceful ambiance.

Villa Itam Location: Khlong Khong Beach Designed in traditional Balinese style the two bedroom villa features open floor plans, exterior courtyards, roof top salas, sunny patios all complimented by the exotic flavors of their tropical locales.

Villa Caley Location: Long Beach This luxury fully furnished 3 bedroom villa is set within a prestigious beachfront development. It is located in a corner plot with the front of the Villa looking away from other homes on to lush garden area.

Villa Matahari Location: Khlong Khong Beach Designed in traditional Balinese style the three bedroom villa features open floor plans, exterior courtyards, roof top salas, sunny patios all complimented by the exotic flavors of their tropical locales.

I was just informed the bloated baby whale shark which was found yesterday four miles off Koh Lanta has now died. After they where slowly taking it out to deeper water in there specially made sling, they soon turned around again as the inevitable happened.

I am not sure what they have done with the animal now. Maybe try to find out the real cause of what happened. Its very amazing watching how many people dedicated there time and effort to try and help. We know so little about these animals, where they go?, do they migrate?, how they mate? and it is a shame this whale shark was also a girl.

It may just be another situation how humans interfere and destroy many special things with out ever thinking of the consequences or the future. Thailand is in many ways years behind the education of other fishing counties which only truly understood there was a problem with over fishing and trawling when it was to late. Hopefully the education comes!

The Whale shark which was floating belly up has survived its first 24 hours with human help. A doctor from Phuket was brought in especially and many people held the giant whilst moving her around letting her take in water and obviously the important part oxygen.

The marine rescue team took the whale shark back out to see today to deeper water in a specailly made floating crib allowing the shark not to swim independently and with the motion of the boat let her relax and breath again.

Many people are guessing it is one of the trawling fishing boats caught the baby shark in its net and either let it go or is struggled until it was free. Looking at all the cuts and lines on its head and under the belly I suspect it was caught and struggeled quite allot. We all like to eat fish but trawling is stupid and very dangerous to all the environment, some things take years to recover from the extensive damage caused.

Just hope the whale shark is strong enough to make it and I never get to see one like this again.

A few days a ago I was told three whale sharks had been spotted just off Koh Lanta – a mother with its baby close in tow and another one seenshortly after. Instantly I was jealous, as seeing the biggest – and one of the most beautiful – fish in the world is many people’s dream.

Today (March 1st 2011) I was very lucky to have an encounter with the gentle giant -but for the wrong reasons. One pf the whale sharks was found floating upside down around 4 miles off Koh Lanta. The marine park asked a local fisherman to bring the bloated whale shark back to Koh Lanta.

They brought it back slowly behind the boat and placed it near to the beach. After they also turned it over the correct way. This is where I had the best experience with a whale shark ever – and also the saddest close encounter ever.

It is said they brought the whale shark back to help it, but also do tests on it, as it’s the second one found in the area within a week. The other one was dead already. The doctors arrived from Phuket and have given this shark a 10% chance of living. Some of the marine park officials are slowly pushing it along letting the water filter through its gills.

If you look the photos and videos it is a shame but there are many cuts, bruises and lacerations all over the whale shark’s body. My only guess could it be a fishing boat trawling, but that is only a guess.

UPDATE: There were hopes the whale shark was going to make a recovery, but sadly it died during an attempt to return to the ocean. Follow the links to read more.

I have just arrived back from scuba diving Hin Daeng. This is one of two dive sites visited south of Koh Lanta and it takes an impressive 3.5 hour boat ride to reach on Go Dives Boat.

Hin Daeng is also very close to Hin Muang. Although we were supposed to dive Hin Muang first the boat master simply rescheduled due to the currents, obviously these dive sites are not for the beginer and when we entered on the first dive you could see why.

I have dived here for 6 years and still it is a special place on the second dive we dropped down to a Lepoard Shark around 22 meters. Pretty cool watching it look at you and breath but was amazing to watch it swim away with its whooshing tail. Then we heard all the tank bangers going crazy! and shallowed up to where the canyon is a WOW! my incredible day was just about to get better as I was lucky enough to spend 40 minutes with A Manta Ray at only 11 meters.

There is something Amazing when you are next to a gracefull 4 meter wide giant being cleaned in front of you. I swam a little closer to the rocks for protection from the current and also to get a better view. Then the Manta just tips it wings and glides off. This time was great tho as he kept circling around and settling back in the same place. It is even more special when the Manta is next to you and you think it is looking at you form a small eye. Incredible Day

Thank you again to Didi for letting me use these great shots

If you really want to enjoy the majestic mantas another way is to do a Liveaboard trip where you get to stay and do three dives at these sites. You can either join the MV Flying Seahorse which departs Koh Lanta 2 day 1 night trips and for the real adventure stay on board for a 7 day trip which also takes int he Similan Islands. Or guests who would like a luxury Liveaboard which departs Phuket can choose the Mermaid.

Serenity massage and Spa would like to create something special for true romantics with two new Valentine packages called First Love and True Love designed for you to have an ultimate experince but also to try something new.

For one week only starting on the 10th of February till the 17th of February you and your partner can indulge by booking either of these two packages and you will be rewarded with a 10% discount which will help towards that romantic meal.

When two poeple book either of the Fisrt Love or True Love treatments Serentiy will present you with one FREE bottle of Coconut Massage Oil to take home where you can have some special romantic massage fun together.

To make your booking call Ning direct on 0815 699 852 or simply send your request on the AmazingLanta contact form.