Ao Manao, Coastal bay near Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.
Ao Manao is a coastal bay south of Prachuap Khiri Khan with two islands sitting offshore in its waters. Ko Lueam sits farther out, while Ko Aen lies closer to the curved shoreline.
The Royal Thai Air Force established a base near the bay and has controlled access to this coastline since then. This military presence has shaped how the area developed.
Fishing families have worked these waters for generations, using methods passed down through time. You can observe their daily routines and small boats as part of the bay's living fabric.
Access is through an air base gate where security staff check visitors and verify identification documents. Bring a valid ID since checks at the entrance are thorough and required.
A troop of around 200 dusky leaf monkeys lives in this area and displays unusually calm behavior. They are noticeably gentler and less wary than their cousins found elsewhere in the region.
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