The southern province, Phang Nga, is not very popular among tourists. It is best suited for those who like privacy, quiet and inexpensive vacation, lovers of pristine nature.
Location
Phang Nga is located on the southern coast of the Andaman Sea and about 800 km from Bangkok. The nearest major airport is in Phuket at a distance about 60 km. Phuket is connected to the mainland by two bridges: Sarasin and Thao Thep Krasatri. It takes about 40 minutes from these bridges to the province center.
Beach vacation
Beaches in Phang Nga are clean with pristine nature because there are not many tourists.
Sights
The province is famous for its Sanong Manora and Lam Ru waterfalls, Kapong hot springs. There are several national parks: Mu Ko Similan (Similan Islands) which is one of the world best places for diving, Mu Ko Surin (Surin Island), Somdet Phra Srinagarindra, and of course, Khao Chang or Elefant mountain which is one of the province symbols.
Entertainment & Activities
For active travelers, the province offers diving, snorkeling, fishing, hiking in the jungle and visiting attractive waterfalls and trips to the islands of Phang Nga Bay which is one of the most beautiful places in Thailand. In addition, more extreme activities are also offered, such as rafting, river rafting on bamboo rafts, elephant trekking and climbing. Also, there are equipped golf courses.
Prices
As a resort, Phang Nga is known far less than, for example, Phuket, so the prices are low. However, the level of infrastructure in the province falls short of Thai tourism centers.
Attention!
It is better to go to Phang Nga in the high season from November to April as the low season will be boring for tourists. The weather at that time is unstable; so many entertainment facilities stop working. In addition, from May to October, the national parks Mu Ko Similan and Mu Ko Surin are closed.