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Phang Nga Province

Phang Nga, a land of tin mines and beautiful scenery, nestles among soaring mountains which rise up around the town. Phangnga is located 788 kms. from Bangkok and covers an area of 4,170 square kilometres, most of which is mangrove and evergreen forest. The area is bordered to the west by the Andaman Sea and consists of plenty of spectacular islands.

It is administratively divided into 8 districts: Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Kapong, Amphoe Khura Buri, Amphoe Takuapa, Amphoe Takua Thung, Amphoe Thai Muang, Amphoe Thap Put and Amphoe Ko Yao.

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Tham Phung Chang

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This cave, which houses numerous stalactite and stalagmite formations, and replicas of famous Buddha images, is located at the Khao

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Tham Rusi Sawan

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Tham Rusi Sawan and Tham Luk Sua These two adjoining caves with shady surroundings developed into a lovely public park

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Tham Nam Phut

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This is located at Khao Thoi 2 Kms from the town. In front of the cave there are natural springs

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Sa Nang Manora Forest Park

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The park contains shady cascades and a basin with cool and clear water. To get there travel along the Phangnga

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Tha Nun Beach

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The sandy beaches on both sides of the Pak Phra Channel near Highway 402 before arriving at Phuket is where

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Khao Pilai Beach

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This hillside sandy beach which extends towards the Tha Nun Beach is located in the area of Tambon Khok Kloi,

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Wat Narai Nikayaram

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The old monastery in Amphoe Kaspong believed to be the ancient town of Takua Pa houses fine stone carvings of

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Ban Thung Tuk Ancient Town

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It is located in the area of Tambon Ko Kho Khao 15 kms. from Amphoe Khura Buri. The ruins found

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Wat Rat Uppatham

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Wat Rat Uppatham or Wat Bang Riang is situated on Khao Lan hill in Tambon Bang Riang, 11 kilometres from

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Namtok Tao Thong

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Situated in Tambon Bo Sen, 19 kilometres from Phang-nga town or 8 kilometres before Thap Put district, this shady waterfall

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The Chulabhorn Underwater Park

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This centre is near Thap Lamu pier, provides knowledge on undersea natural resources to visitors and the public. The Centre

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Wat Suwannakhuha

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This temple is located in Mu 2, Tambon Krasom. Take Highway No. 4, (Phang-nga – Ban Khok Kloi route) for

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Hat Bang Sak

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Situated in Tambon Bang Muang on Phetkasem Road, on the Thai Mueang – Takua Pa section, between Km.76-77 and going

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Ton Pariwat Wildlife Conservation Area

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This is situated in Tambon Song Phraek, on a route between Phang-nga town and Kapong district. To get there, visitors

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Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park

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This public park is opposite the former city hall. This is a beautiful public park surround by limestone mountains. There

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Ko Yao

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Ko Yao covers an area of 137 square kilometres. The majority of the population are Muslim. The island is made

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Ko Phra Thong

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This is a large island northwest of Phang-nga. Located in Tambon Phra Thong, the island is an ideal holiday paradise

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Namtok Hin Lat

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This waterfall is located 8 kilometres to the east of Kapong District office. Three canals merge to form the origin

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Seashore Development and Research Centre

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Situated on the road paralleling Thai Mueang Beach, the Centre is just 4 km away from Thai Mueang Town.  Founded

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Ban Bo Dan Hot Springs

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Ban Bo Dan Hot Springs, located in Tambon Na Toei, on the Andaman coast. If you are coming from Phuket,

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