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● Best season South · Andaman870 km from Bangkok
Phang Nga Bay
James Bond Island, Koh Panyee, Samet Nangshe
Sea canoe among limestone islands, Koh Panyee Muslim floating village, sunrise at Samet Nangshe viewpoint, caves in Phang Nga town
NaturePhoto spotsIslandFamily Ideal: 2 daysPhuket + 1.5h
How to go
From Phuket: tour 1,200–1,800 ฿, or van to Phang Nga town 1.5 hrs ≈ 150 ฿ + longtail ≈ 1,500 ฿ per boat (6 people)
Entry
Ao Phang Nga National Park 300 ฿ · Samet Nangshe 90 ฿ (sunrise 05:30)
Stay
Phang Nga town 600–1,200 ฿
Season in Nov ● Best season
Good all year (the bay is protected from big waves). Sea of mist at Samet Nangshe Oct–Jan.
Day-by-day plan
2 days
1Day 1
- Longtail from Surakul pier: Koh Panyee village, James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan), sea canoe in the Hong caves
- Back, Phang Nga town: Wat Suwan Khuha monkey cave
- Sunset at Samet Nangshe, camp or stay there
2Day 2
- Sunrise over the bay at Samet Nangshe
- Breakfast, Tha Pom Klong Song Nam (Krabi) or back to Phuket
Food to try
- •Seafood lunch on Koh Panyee (village restaurants)
- •Phang Nga town: Muslim roti and curry
- •Takua Thung oysters
Good to know
Add 1–2 days to a Phuket or Krabi trip. A private longtail can be shared by up to 6 people and is better value than a tour.
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฿6,750 / per person
2 days · 2 people · ฿13,500