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Information: pick up free map at the train station
$ Bank/ATM: many in town,as well.
H Hospitals: several in town.
M0 Post office: ?
P Police: opp post office..
B Bus terminals:
there are 2 bust terminals 1 km
and 3 km N of RS.
T Train station:
?
m Market: a few markers include. busy night market.
ma Massage:
Many in town at different rates.
Suksamphase Ancient Massage: 5 min walk S from Klaikangwon Palace
along the big road (Petchakasem Rd) by blind people. Clean, relaxing
atmosphere, visited mainly by locals. 90min 200B Rec
@ Many cafes:
2B/min.
@ Post Office:
card system. Cheaper, 0.5B/min. card from 100B,
but you can use the card at any
other telecom offices or post offices where there is internet
booth. )
Transport
BUS
to Chumpon: every
hour between 8:00-15:00 5h 110B
to BKK(2007 info): 201km, 3hrs, A1-160B, many(3-21:00),
Train
Schedule, Fare 1st/2nd/3rd + Supplement
to BKK: 229km 202/102/44
to Chumphon: 256km, 225?/113?/49?
to Suratthani: 422km, 350?/171?/74?
to Trang: 616km, 490?/234?/101?
to Hat Yai: 761km 600?/284?/122?
to Butterworth: ?km ?/?/?
Local Transport
Rb bicycle
90B/day, motorbike 190-250B/day
La: "Dry
cleaning and Laundry" big
shop , cheapest in town. Walk N on Naepkhehat Rd from its junction
with Damnoenkasam Rd. Laundry will be on your left just before
the big gate of the Wat on the right. Near to "clock tower".
HOTEL
Many hotels from the budget category to the luxury. budget price
around, f ab d180
B
GH area: 10
min walk from the train station. Go straight on Damnoenkasam
Rd. as you come out, towards the sea.
RESTAURANTS
Many. Usually expensive tourist prices. For cheaper options go
away from GH area or visit the night market. Some cheap restaurants
exist in GH area: walk N on Naresdami Rd turn left (W) in small
street that has many bars on both sides. Rest. is on your left.
SIGHTS
Many travel agents in town arranging all kind of tours &
transport.(to nearby waterfalls, caves or islands)
S Klaikangwon
Palace: Open to visitors only when
the King is not there. 200B Guided tours in English every 30min.
Access 10-15B by motorbike taxi from the center.
S Khao Takiab: hill temple, good view. Access: 15-20B by motorbike
taxi from center.
FESTIVAL
Juzz Festival: June 8-10, 2007 |