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Lanta – Phi Phi Ferry service resumes 19th Sept

Sep 17th, 2010

The Lanta – Phi Phi Ferry service is due to resume on 19th September 2010. The service will operate every other day for now – usually during early-mid October this will change to every day and the service will incorporate the ferry to Phuket too. Departs Lanta – 8:00am Departs Phi Phi – 11:00am (Journey [...]

Free Tourist Visas for Thailand

Jun 25th, 2009

by Steve.

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The Royal Thai Government has announced that they will continue to issue tourist visas free of charge until at least March 2010. This is part of a continuing effort to attract tourist to the Kingdom and support the ailing tourism sector. The free visas are available from all Thai embassies and consulates around the world [...]

Passenger ferry’s begin service to Ko Lanta on Oct 4, 2008

Oct 2nd, 2008

by susanna.

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Ferry timetable Phuket – Phi Phi – Lanta Ko Lanta – Phi Phi (Price 400. -) Dep. Arr. 08.00 09.00 Phi Phi – Lanta (Price 400. -) Dep. Arr. 11.30 12.30 Phi Phi – Phuket (Price 500.-) Dep. Arr. 09.30 11.30/14.30 16.30 Phuket – Phi Phi (Price 500.-) Dep. Arr. 08.30 10.30/ 13.30 15.30

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.