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TRAVEL

There were many

restaurants on the island
that featured both Thai
and European food, as
Koh Lanta is a haven for
Scandanavian visitors.

TRAVEL

WEDNESDAY
20 February
2008

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WEDNESDAY
20 February
2008

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The beautiful hills

of Koh Phi Phi.

Not many are aware but there is a great beach destination

in Thailand, that is starting to give popular stop Phuket a
run for its money. Just an hour ferry ride away from Krabi
is Koh Lanta, an island that is home to sandy beaches,
beautiful people and provides an amazing view of the sun
setting. NIKI CHEONG recently visited the island and was
amazed by its charm, splendour and history.

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A young Thai boy

cycling on the bridge
at Lanta Old Town.
The bridge was
destroyed by the
tsunami disaster but
has been rebuilt since.

The beachside
bar at Lanta
Castaway Hotel
in Koh Lanta.
The Lanta Old Town may be a Muslim town, but many of its ancestors were
Chinese as shown at the Town Hall Museum.

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The sunset is most beautiful by the beach.