Phang Nga Bay, Marine bay with limestone cliffs in southern Thailand.
The 400-square-kilometer bay contains 42 islands featuring karst formations that rise vertically from the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea.
King Rama III named the area phang-nga in 1824, following the victory of Siamese forces over Burmese troops, deriving from the Malay word pangan.
Local fishermen maintain traditional practices while harvesting Nypa palm fronds for thatch and guiding visitors through the marine national park.
Visitors access the bay through boat tours departing from Phuket, offering opportunities to explore caves, lagoons, and archaeological sites with ancient paintings.
The bay contains extensive seagrass beds and mangrove forests that support dugongs, globally threatened bird species, and diverse marine ecosystems.
Part of: Andaman Sea
GPS coordinates: 8.28333,98.60000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
Phuket combines beaches, temples and natural areas. The island offers water sports along Patong and Kata coasts, Buddhist temples like Wat Chalong, excursions in Phang Nga Bay and to Phi Phi Islands. The historic center features sino-portuguese architecture and local markets.
Railay Beach
40.2 km
Wat Tham Suea
40 km
Sarasin bridge
34.6 km
Ao Phang-nga National Park
11.5 km
Sirinat National Park
39.6 km
Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
35 km
Wat Maha That Wachiramongkon
30.1 km
Than Bok Khorani National Park
18.9 km
Splash Jungle Water Park
37.2 km
Holy Trinity Church
38.9 km
Wat Suwan Khuha
21.5 km
Wat Prachum Yo Thi
22.6 km
Sa Nang Manora Forest Park
26.1 km
Krabi Provincial Stadium
40 km
Wat Rat Uppatham
35.2 km
Phang Nga Province Stadium
19.9 km
Wat Saraphimuk
22.1 km
Wat Praphat Prachim Khet
19.9 km
Wat Mai Khao
36.8 km
Tubkaek Beach
26.9 km
Nai Yang beach
38.1 km
Soi Dog Foundation
36 km
Pasai Beach
20.5 km
Noppharat Thara Beach
35.6 km
Chinese Temple
41.4 km
Al-Aman Mosque
35.2 km
Wat Tham Phraya Nakarat
26.6 km
Samet Nang She viewpoint
17.6 kmReviews
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