Wild animals and especially Makaki monkeys are common. There are also snakes on Koh Lanta mostly spotted during green season – if you are lucky! Inform the children to avoid run in high grass.

There are hundreds of ATM’s on Lanta for cash withdrawal. If you are looking for a bank you’ll find, Thanachart Bank and Siam Commercial Bank in Saladan, Kasikorn Bank at Southern Lanta Resort’s entrance at Klong Dao Beach and the Thai Government Bank next to Lanta Hideaways office on Long Beach.

Lanta Mart in Saladan carry a limited choice of diapers and baby food in various brands. Baby seats and seat cushions for children in transports can be requested when ordering transfer with mini vans via Lanta Hideaways.

In Thailand it is prohibited by law to sunbathing topless. To walk on the beach in a bikini or swimwear is accepted. When visiting the village, restaurants or shops, we should dress properly in shorts, t-shirt, sarong or similar.

Please keep in mind that we are guests in a country with cultural differences than we are used to. The community of Lanta is very hospitable and all we should do to is show our respect and try to understand which rules are important to follow. Welcome to the Paradise!

Loy Krathong Festival takes place during October. The water festival 13-15 Apr is a Thai version of New Year. Lanta Laanta Festival is an annual event that takes place in The Old Town during mid-March. New year celebration is of course celebrated as well.

The Lanta hospital is situated in the Old Town and Saladan Health Center is open all year. There are nowadays several medical clinics with private doctors along the main road open during high season that co-operate with the International SOS certified hospitals in Trang, Krabi or Phuket.