SIBOYA BUNGALOWS, KRABI, THAILAND
:: Budget
Accommodation :: Quiet and Peaceful
:: Escape from the Crowds
::
:: Wonderful Gardens :: Delicious Thai Cooking
:: Friendly and Helpful Staff ::
Kaew and Mr. Chung will be
your hosts.
Siboya Bungalows
is off the regular tourist trail, located on the island of Ko Siboya
(see-boy-ya) about 20 kilometers south of
Krabi Town in Southern Thailand. Siboya Bungalows has
been the only commercial enterprise on the island until the 2001-02
season when another bungalow resort opened about 2 kilometers north
along the beach. Other than these 2 businesses, you will find only a few
local
stalls selling household supplies, snacks and
petrol. Ko Siboya is home to about a 1000 or so residents whose
work is mainly in the
rubber plantations or fishing. Dirt roads and foot paths connect the
4 or 5 small communities on this 3x10 kilometer island. The lack of
easy access to the island has limited transportation to either
motorcycles or walking. It is this limitation and the lack of
electricity (Siboya Bungalows has it's own generator from sundown
till midnight) that has helped keep it so undeveloped. A Community Clinic is able to handle minor
medical problems. As you might have
guessed by now, Siboya Bungalows is a delightfully quiet place to
relax. Don't forget... the lost art of
goofing off
is alive and well here.
The
restaurant
will delight you with some of the finest Thai cooking in the South. This
reputation alone is starting to bring first timers and repeats to Siboya
Bungalows. Some of Kaew's culinary tasteful treats are now being taught
in North American cooking schools, and have been featured in "New
Thai Cuisine". Western fare typical to the area is also available.
Why not try some of their wonderful delicious
recipes at home!
The 20 or so
bungalows
are situated at a comfortable distance from the restaurant in Mr.
Chung's wonderful garden. He has surrounded each bungalow with huge
colorful bougainvillea and hibiscus. The back units are shaded in a
cashew grove. In front of the bungalows is an
expansive groomed lawn that was once a rice paddy. One part has been
converted to courts for badminton and
takraw (the national Thai sport, a
cross between hacky-sac and volley ball).
But... don't come to Siboya
bungalows looking for that perfect Thai beach. Here can enjoy the solitude of leisurely walks along the
uninhabited kilometers, waiting for the tide to come in for a swim, an amazing abundance
of beach creatures, rocks and mangroves to explore as well as the gathering place for the
spectacular sunsets.
NOTE:
Siboya Bungalows has NO
access to the Internet.
(check your email in Krabi before you come)
