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BETA PHOTO: the Thaiwand

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The Thaiwand is the obvious tower that dominates the Phan Na Peninsula. Here are some of the best multi-pitch sport routes in the world, as well as some amazing single-pitch routes. There are spectacular views of the peninsula.

The crag faces north and is always in the shade during the dry season. From May to August the tower sees quite a lot of sun.

Getting There 

Get yourself to Railay West beach. As you're looking out at the ocean walk to your left to the end of the beach. There will be a trail that goes up through the forest. To get to the Thaiwand, follow the trail and when the trail branches always take a right. You'll eventually get to a steep section with a fixed rope. Follow that and after about 100ft you'll see a bamboo ladder when you reach the wall. The hike takes about 15 minutes.

The Classics

Featured Route For The Thaiwand

Orange Juice 5.12c  International : Thailand : ... : The Thaiwand

Beautiful, stunning route on spectacular orange overhanging limestone. Climbs up through some difficult reachy pulls on overhanging stone, culminating with a cruxy rightward traverse to some jugs. Super continuous and pumpy. Pictured on the cover of the King Climbers Guide book....[more]   Browse More Classics in International

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View from Thaiwand Wall back to West Railay	First pitch of Live and Let Thai on Thaiwand Wall	One of the most amazing sport climbs ever. Caveman...
One of the most amazing sport climbs ever. Caveman...	a belayer on The Thaiwand.	The Thaiwand from high up on the Praying Mantis
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