Chan Chao is warm — not in the temperature sense, but in the way a home is warm. It's Thai culture and tradition in house form, and the word we keep coming back to, maybe too often, is peaceful.

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A private space within Laniakea

Chan Chao sits fully self-contained within the Laniakea estate — its own entrance, parking, private terrace, and a walled garden lined with Ficus Korea hedging. Inside, you'll find a comfortable kitchen (full-size fridge, sink, counter space, microwave and kettle — built for a coffee and something easy, not a full cook-up), a fully equipped bathroom, and air conditioning throughout.

We live in the main house right next door, so we're on hand for local tips, tours, or arranging car and bike hire — but Chan Chao itself is entirely yours for the length of your stay.

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The teak experience

The whole house is built in traditional teak, and it's part of the experience as much as the walls themselves — the smell, the feel underfoot, even the way it shapes the sound of a room. It's not to everyone's taste, but if you've read this far into a page about a teak house, it probably is to yours.

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The terrace

This might be the best seat in the house. It's where we sit most evenings with a cold beer, and where weekend mornings start with coffee. Well-lit at night, with power points for a laptop or a fan — genuinely useable, not just a nice view.

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Who it suits

Chan Chao is best suited to couples, solo travellers, and surfers using nearby Memories Beach as a base. The space is compact and built around traditional teak throughout, so it isn't the right fit for young children.

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Location

• Memories Beach — 1km

• Ban Niang — 6 minutes

• Pakarang Beach — 5 minutes

• Coconut Beach — 5 minutes

• Pak Weep Beach — 6 minutes

• Khao Sok National Park — 1 hour

• Krua Ko Khon (restaurant) — 4 minutes

• Koyoht (restaurant) — 5 minutes

• Matalay — a major new coastal community and surf town taking shape along Memories Beach, worth watching as it develops

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Chan Chao sits on a quiet residential street, so a car or scooter is genuinely useful for getting to the beaches and restaurants above — we're happy to help arrange hire if needed.

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GPS: 8.716950, 98.250572

Addresses in this part of Khao Lak aren't always reliable on Google Maps — for the most accurate directions, enter these coordinates directly into your maps app.

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Booking

Check the calendar below to see current availability. Chan Chao isn't open for instant booking — get in touch to register interest for your dates, and we'll confirm as soon as we're ready to welcome guests.