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- From: sc6933506@ntuvax.ntu.ac.sg (CALVIN NG)
- Subject: Climbing areas in Thailand South
- Message-ID: <1993Jan2.102253.1@ntuvax.ntu.ac.sg>
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- Organization: Nanyang Technological University - Singapore
- Date: Sat, 2 Jan 1993 02:22:53 GMT
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- I went to Thailand for a climbing trip recently. The place was fantastic,
- there are nice beaches, inviting limestone, topless sun-bathers, delicious
- seafood ...etc.
-
- The climbing areas are in south Thailand, near to Phuket. They are :
- 1) Phra Naang Bay in Krabii state. Access made by boat from Krabii town,
- or from Phuket via Phi Phi Island. There are several locals who climbs, and
- will be more than willing to show you around. The lifestyle is very peacefull
- and quiet there. The people are very friendly. However, the cost is probably
- slightly more expensive than on the mainland. On the whole, the cost is still
- cheap.
-
- 2) Phi Phi Island, south of Phra Naang. Access from Krabii town or Phuket by
- boat. The cliffs are by the sea too, but most of them are inaccessible at high
- tide, boats are required instead. The boats used locally is called a
- 'long-tail', and they can be hired easily at the beach.
-
- There is a guide book by Dominique Pontard (France) about the climbs that
- I have mentioned above. It will be a very great help to have it.
-
-
- Because the climbing area is so close to the beach, we can enjoy a cooling
- swim any time after a climb. Snorkelling and diving is also a popular sport
- here.
-
- Accomodation is in abundant, they are still building more bungalows when I was
- there. There are many chalets, and bungalows for rental. The price is rather
- inexpensive, and dependent on proximity to beach, and its facility.
-
- Chinese, western and Thai food are available everywhere, at rather reasonable
- rates.
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- Disclaimer: The above is solely my personal opinion, and does not reflect
- the view of my club, school, friends, .......
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- email: SC6933506@NTUVAX.NTU.AC.SG
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