Thap Lamu Pier
The pier south of Khao Lak where the day-trip speedboats and catamarans to the Similan Islands leave, about 15 km from Nang Thong.
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- Address
- H6CF+375, Amphoe Thai Mueang
Bangkok → Khao Lak
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About Thap Lamu Pier
Thap Lamu is a working pier in Thai Mueang district, about 15 km south of Khao Lak's Nang Thong strip, and it's where nearly every day trip to the Similan Islands sets off. Tour vans collect Khao Lak guests from about 06:30 to 07:30 and Phuket guests from 05:30, check-in runs from around 08:00, and the speedboats and catamarans leave for the islands, about 70 km offshore, in the hour after that. The crossing takes roughly 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30.
There's not much here beyond operator desks, a few cafés and the boats, and nobody comes for the pier itself. Day trips return in the late afternoon, usually landing between 16:30 and 17:30.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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H6CF+375, Amphoe Thai Mueang
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Thap Lamu Pier: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thap Lamu Pier worth visiting?
Thap Lamu Pier holds a 4.2★ rating from 780 Google reviews — a strong rating for transportation in Khao Lak.
When is the best time to visit Thap Lamu Pier?
The best months to visit Khao Lak are November – April (Similan season Oct 15 – May 15), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February (strong European family season) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas, Similans closed).
Where is Thap Lamu Pier located?
Thap Lamu Pier is at H6CF+375, Amphoe Thai Mueang, in Khao Lak. Getting around Khao Lak: Songthaews along the main coastal road (Phetkasem highway); Motorbike rental (฿250–300/day; the resort areas string along one road).
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