Thursday 26 December 2013

Hike to Laem Thain - Abandoned Resort

Hike to Laem Thain - Abandoned Resort


Fallen Trees on the hike up to Laem Thain Abandoned Resort
So after hearing about the abandoned resort, I decided to go and have an explore, the path is slightly sketchy in places, but manageable on foot, impossible on a bike. It took me around an hour to get from Gym and Fitness to the resort, and be sure to take plenty of water and possibly some food, as there is no chance of buying any once you start on the trail. Keep heading straight at the few turnings, and once you reach the fallen trees you are about 15-20 mins away from the resort. Not sure why it closed down, but looking at the few tripadvisor reviews, it would seem it did not have the best reputation, and I am guessing this, coupled with the sorry state of the road, meant it was uneconomical to keep up the maintenance? Anyway great for an explore, but there is a creepy feel to the resort, especially when the wind blow through it.

State of the path, some bits do get slightly sketchy

Abandoned cabin at Laem Thain Bay

Roof in disrepair at Laem Thian Abandoned Resort

Abandoned Cabin, Looking out onto Laem Thian Bay and the Resort

The Jungle starting to reclaim the abandoned resort

Abandoned Resort Laem Thian 

Abandoned Resort Laem Thian

Solitary chair looking out to Laem Thain

Not much left in the rooms, and most of the glass has broken

Further up the path, what looks like the old generators for the resort


Thursday 24 October 2013

How To....Koh Tao

Welcome to Koh Tao


Sunset Looking onto White Rock for Night Dive Boats


Palm Tree at Sairee


Whether you are passing through, staying for a while, or planning to stay here for the long haul, it can be difficult to find your way around Koh Tao. The island's layout itself is pretty simple, but after living here on and off for nearly a year, the things that were most difficult for me to come to terms with was where to find what you need. Whether it is food or hardware  do not assume that you can only find it on the mainland. Since I first visited Koh Tao, there are more shops and supermarkets, more ferry's and even more concrete on the roads, making life easy for everyone. I will try to help you know where to go and what to do if Scuba diving is not your thing, or you jut fancy a change.



Sunset at Big Blue on Sairee



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