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Thriving start-up culture flourishes in Thailand’s surf capital: Khao Lak

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As the rainy monsoon season blankets the Southern coast of Thailand’s Andaman Sea, the high-energy surf season springs to life in Khao Lak. At the heart of this burgeoning aqua sports scene is Memories Beach in Pakarang, a magnetic locale that captivates a diverse mix of enthusiastic Thai and foreign travelers.

 

In recent years, Khao Lak’s surf scene has experienced exponential growth, with one of the trailblazers being none other than Bert Berger, the designer behind Sunova surfboards, who moved his factory to this coastal haven in 2016. Today, operating under the banner of The Board Factory, this enterprising start-up has expanded its offerings beyond surfboards, venturing into the domains of SUPs, windsurfs, and kiteboards.

 

Visitors to the factory are greeted by an action-packed skatepark, setting an invigorating tone for their experience.


A visit to Memories Beach is incomplete without a leisurely respite at the Karkinos Beach Club. This establishment boasts an Instagram-worthy sustainable design, artfully blending natural materials with a sandy bar. Masterminded by Phuket architect Joe Sanya of Architects11, this incredible Mad Max meets Robinson Crusoe structure has become the definitive locale for the cherished West Coast sunset ritual.

 

by Bill Barnett

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/tourism/thriving-start-up-culture-flourishes-in-thailands-surf-capital-khao-lak

 

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-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-15

 

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Nice place, but 

                              surf capital: Khao Lak, 

                                                                            really?

1 hour ago, zyphodb said:

Nice place, but 

                              surf capital: Khao Lak, 

                                                                            really?

Nope. Just for some Insta Junkies who need a pic on the board to be seen

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