Happy Children's Day

Today, 9th January, is Children's Day in Thailand.

In Lanta a huge fete was organised with many hotels and companies offering presents (food, drinks, toys, games, books, pens etc) and organising games for the children of the island (and those from abroad).

There was a huge stage where there were many Thai dancing and music performances and a raffle, only for the kids, of prizes gifted by many organisations.

We at Mook Lanta decided to run a stand, giving away probably 60 writing books, 100 pens, 20 boxes of crayons, 50 rulers and 200 doughnuts. They all lasted about an hour, so Gin and I looked around and we had only balloons left, so for the next 30 minutes we blew up balloons till our lungs nearly exploded!

 

It was great fun, but exhausting and lovely to see the island get together for this special day.

The Table

Yesterday, 2 of our guests tried a new restaurant on our island, called 'The Table.'

'The Table' only has one table and all the guests who book eat together. There is no menu but you are served a range of modern Thai cuisine. The idea is that you get to eat food you may have never tried and share the experience with other people you don't know.

I love the concept, but my husband, the fussy eater, was not keen, so I have been waiting for his parents to arrive so that I can try it.

Well Sarah and her new husband Gareth, loved the experience, Dew the chef and Peter her partner made them feel very welcome and the other guests were really entertaining.

Sarah and Gareth said that even the fussy eater would have found plenty to eat. There was more than enough. Dew welcomed everyone with a glass of Sangria and served:

1. Bacon and Mushroom Laab (Thai spicy salad)
2. Red Curry Chicken with herbed rice
3. Fish in Coconut soup and Tamarind leaves
4. Sweet and Sour fish and rice
5. Chinese sausage with a spicy salad
6. Fresh fruit and some Thai sweets to finish

Gareth gushed over all the food and the ambience but he particularly enjoyed the fruit selection, most of which he had never tried.


If you are staying with us and you would like to book, just ask reception. The booking is non-refundable (there are very limited places) but at the moment they have a great deal for a wonderful evening.

Thank you Peter & Dew for making our guests so happy,

Mellisa

Extra beds and extra people

Dear Guests

We want you to enjoy your stay with us, so please be aware there are limitations on how many people can be booked into each room.

The Cozy bamboo bungalow is only big enough for 2 people, we do not recommend this room even if you have a small child or baby, as there is no room for an extra bed or cot and the bathroom is small.

Cozy Bamboo Bungalow for 2 people only

The Standard Fan Bamboo Bungalow and the Air Con Bungalow is suitable for only 2 people (a small child under 4 years can share the bed with their parents but no breakfast is included), both types of rooms can have an additional beds or cot added, but this must be booked in advance.

Standard Fan Bamboo bungalow can accommodate an extra bed/cot (3 people max)

Air Conditioned Bungalow can accommodate an extra bed/cot (3 people max)

The Family Bungalow has 2 bedrooms  (1 with a double bed and 1 with 2 single beds). This bungalow can accommodate an extra small child (under 4 years), for free, if sharing an existing bed, but no breakfast is required. An extra bed or cot can be added to this room, but it must be booked in advance.

The Family Bungalow has a double bedroom can have an extra bed/cot added to the room

The Family Bungalow has a twin bed room that cannot accommodate an extra bed/cot

The baby cot (for babies only) is provided free of charge, but must be booked,  no breakfast is included.  The extra bed is chargeable and can be booked with or without breakfast and must be booked in advance.

If we are not notified of extra bed or cot requirements,  we cannot guarantee we will be able to provide one at short notice and we therefore may not be able to allow you to stay in the room.

We hope our guests understand this is needed to ensure we are able to fulfil your needs and to prevent the room being damaged because it's capacity has been exceeded.

Always email us, for good honest advice about whether our room will meet your needs.

Mellisa
info@mooklanta.com

Happy Christmas!

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The sun is shining, and it is only 7am, and Santa has visited every guest already.

At lunchtime we will be celebrating with the staff and sharing our Secret Santa presents.

We hope you all have a wonderful day.

The Mook Lanta Team

Well Done Team

Big Congratulations to all our wonderful staff who have been mentioned in recent TripAdvisors.

Neng & Gin (both mentioned twice), Kai 1 & 2, Ya and Pi Deng.

Gin, The Boss

Kai our Cleaner

Kai our Cleaner

Neng, our Waiter, Cook and Barman

Ya our Gardener and Handyman

Pi Deng the Cook

Only Sao waiting for a mention, so if you appeciate our Housekeeper, please let us know. She works very hard and keeps the Kai's in order!

Sao, our Housekeeper

Gin's Kitchen

Gin, our hotel manager, has started a new restaurant on the island. Her restaurant does a fantastic Thai table BBQ. As you sit down they will bring you a small BBQ that sits on your table and some broth.

You and your family and friends need to then go to the limitless supply of vegetables, meats, fish and spices. add the broth, vegetables and spices to the bottom of the BBQ and cook the meat and fish on the top of the BBQ. Let the broth develop overtime with the fish and meat juices into a delicious dish to share with your friends.

An incredibly cheap way to dine (under 200 baht per person) and guaranteed to fill you up.

A really sociable way to eat with friends and family.

Good luck to Gin and her family on their new venture.

Mellisa & Nick

Long live the King!

Today is the king of Thailand 's birthday,  so it is a public holiday and as he is considered the father to all Thai's,  it is also Father's Day.

The king is the longest serving monarch in the world as is 88 years old. He is also well loved by his country.

In celebration, we are Mook Lanta Eco resort are wearing special t-shirts designed for this day to honour him.

Happy birthday your highness, happy father's day to all the dads and

Long live the King!