{"id":6827,"date":"2018-06-01T14:40:40","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T12:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahungryblonde.com\/thailand-ao-nang\/"},"modified":"2018-06-01T14:40:40","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T12:40:40","slug":"thailand-ao-nang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahungryblonde.com\/fr\/thailand-ao-nang\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand – Ao Nang"},"content":{"rendered":"

I left cold Switzerland on a Thursday evening after a miserable and cold week to land in Krabi airport, Ao Nang, Thailand on Friday night at 10pm, greeted by the warm tropical heat.<\/p>\n

Waking up in Phu Pi Maan Hotel was just a perfect start, seeing the ocean in the near distance followed by kilometres of palm trees stretching right to the base of tall rock formations covered in bright greenery felt great.<\/p>\n

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TIPS & TRICKS ON ARRIVAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ao Nang was my first real experience of Thailand as an adult and I had not been back to Asia for many years so here are some quick facts & tips<\/strong> about Thailand to get you started:<\/p>\n

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  1. The Southern part is mostly Muslim compared to the North which has a strong focus on Buddhism – they are known as\u00a0Thai Malays<\/b><\/li>\n
  2. EVERYTHING<\/strong> can be negotiated so do not take anything for face value<\/li>\n
  3. Make sure you check certain holidays as some days are alcohol free in the area which is NOT what you want on your holiday (although popular tourist spots will probably still serve alcohol)<\/li>\n
  4. If you do end up having to go to an International Hospital Clinic then make sure that you do not get ripped off \u2013 they will ask if you have medical insurance, say no so that you get a better rate and do not stay longer than you feel necessary as they will always try to get more money out of you.<\/li>\n
  5. If you are asked to remove your shoes before entering a shop or place, then please do so as it is a sign of respect in Thailand<\/li>\n
  6. If you want to eat fresh fish then eat it at lunchtime as it will have just come off the boat that morning<\/li>\n
  7. If you are like me and do not love sugar in every drink you have then I would recommend ordering your cocktails without sugar, that goes for simply shakes(ice+fruit) as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    WHERE TO STAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Phu Pi Maan Hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    I found this place on Agoda and honestly, it was just perfect. It is not on the beach like a few of the other top hotels of the area however, the pools, sun terrace, breakfast buffet and gym makes up for it.<\/p>\n

    Just a couple of things to note- it is next to Muslim Street, therefore, there is a mosque next to it (the chanting did wake me up on day one as we had not shut the balcony window properly) just make sure the door is closed properly and you will not hear a thing.<\/p>\n

    NO ALCOHOL IS SOLD ON SITE! But they do allow you to bring alcohol in and with all the bars and restaurants, you are not lacking in your choice.<\/p>\n

    Just relax and enjoy this quiet place if you do not feel like making your way to the beach.<\/p>\n