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Lanta Old Town- The culture side of the island

Oct 27th, 2008

On October 11- 13, 2008 we celebrated the annual Vegetarian Festival with the local Chinese-Thai community. All local residents of Chinese ancestry observed a 3-day strictly vegetarian diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit making. Vegetarian food was prepared and eaten communally 3 times a day in a tent in front of the [...]

International Cleanup Day

Aug 12th, 2008

by saffron.

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Scubafish is participating in several events this year as part of the 2008 International Clean Up Day Activities in association with Project AWARE, Greenfins, Green World Foundation and local school children from 7 schools in Ko Lanta.

Welcome to Lanta Old Town!

Ko Lanta means ‘dazzling island’ and with its eight long deserted beaches, breathtaking sunsets and laid back feel, Ko Lanta has all the ingredients to charm and delight.

Lanta Old Town captures the most special character or 'soul' of Ko Lanta.

Many houses and shops are built on stilts, rambling out over the sea, and the 100 year old, teak-wood-lined streets remain home to a cosmopolitan mix of Thai-Chinese, Thai-Buddhist, Thai-Muslim, Chao-Lay (Sea Gypsies) and a growing community of western residents.

Lanta Old Town retains the natural charm and friendliness of rural Thailand combined with a cultural richness and diversity not found in many other places.

There's plenty of Things To Do, with a variety of Trips & Tours departing directly from Lanta Old Town. Take some time to browse the unique range of Accommodation, Restaurants and Shops & Services that Old Town has to offer.

Take a look at the useful information about Getting Here, along with maps and public transport timetables for the local area.

Experience the magic of Lanta Old Town, on the east coast of Lanta Island - where life goes on, virtually unchanged, much as it has done for the last 100 years.