Phang Nga Overview

The provincial capital of Phang Nga resides over the southern Thai province by the same name. Within easy striking distance of Phuket Island, Phang Nga province hosts the last leg of the overland journey from Bangkok to Phuket. With nearly two millennia of history, this region of Thailand has a long and storied past that takes multiple cultures into account. more...

Phang Nga Activities

Also known as Wat Ratuppathum or Wat Laum, this temple is situated in Amphoe Thap Put near Baan Bang Rieng. The central religious icon here is the towering chedi that rises above the trees on the forested temple grounds. The temple also houses several Buddha images including large sculptures of the three brothers, Phra Buddha Atthimongkolchai, Phra Ruang and Phra Bodhi-sattva Kwan Im. This temple, recently built, is said to house an ancient relic known as 'Buddha's tooth.' more...

Phang Nga Events and Festivals

Children’s Day: held annually in mid-January, this holiday gives families a chance to bring their children to Phang Nga bay, where games, activities and prizes are available for kids of all ages. more...

Phang Nga Sightseeing

Widely considered the best place for scuba diving in Thailand, the archipelago of the Similan islands is designated as a national park. Lush jungles, white-sand beaches and intensely colourful coral reefs all contribute to the Similan islands world-renown beauty. Manta rays, behemoth whale sharks and dozens of colourful varieties of reef fish populate these reefs. Diving tours, which range in length and depth, depart from Tab Lamu Pier, north of Thai Muang beach along the western coastline. more...

Phang Nga Transport

The Phuket International Airport is located on the northern side of Phuket Island, 20 miles (30km) from Phuket city centre and 36 miles (57km) from Phang Nga town. Thailand's second-busiest airport (in terms of passenger throughput), Phuket International Airport receives regular flights from Bangkok and multiple other provincial capitals throughout the country. International flights connect with multiple destinations abroad including Beijing, Frankfurt, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei. more...

Phang Nga Travel Tips

Thailand's official language is Thai, with many dialects spoken throughout the country. The central dialect (from Bangkok and environs) is widely understood, meaning travellers have little need to learn phrases in divergent dialects. English is spoken and understood by Thailand's business elite and by those involved directly with tourism. more...