When it comes to Phang Nga province, many people might think of the sea, Similan Islands, Surin Islands, or Phang Nga Bay. Few people know that Phang Nga also has many other interesting places to explore. This review will present another perspective of Phang Nga province that I have experienced. Let's see what places there are...

The Genesis of a Southern Adventure

This journey began with a casual conversation with a friend, where we mused about embarking on a trip together in January. Long overdue for an adventure, we agreed to find a suitable date before extending the invitation to others. Fate aligned, and we settled on January 12-14, 2018.

With the date secured, we reached out to our friends, only to be met with a wave of regrets due to work and personal commitments. Undeterred, my two remaining companions and I decided to forge ahead. Initially, we considered a trip to Pai in Mae Hong Son, but the distance and logistical challenges prompted us to explore other options.

One friend suggested Phang Nga, specifically Khao Khai Nui and its surrounding beaches. Intrigued, I delved into research and discovered a hidden gem – a province offering a diverse tapestry of mountains, beaches, and waterfalls. We unanimously agreed: Phang Nga would be our destination.

I swiftly secured accommodation at "Baan Nai Maok Khao Khai Nui," and with preparations complete, we set off on our southern escapade.

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Our journey began on the morning of January 12, 2018. We met at Don Mueang Airport at 5:00 AM and departed on a flight at 6:15 AM sharp.

I love taking off on a plane like this. We get to see another angle of the sky that is so beautiful. Look at the magnificent sea of fog!

The plane circled Krabi for ten rounds before landing due to inclement weather.

Upon arrival at Krabi Airport, we walked down to find transportation to Krabi Bus Terminal. There were minivans and buses available, but the buses were slower, so we opted for the minivan.

• The minivan ride from the airport to Krabi Bus Terminal cost 100 baht. From Krabi Bus Terminal, we took another minivan to Phang Nga Bus Terminal.

Our plan was to rent a motorbike in Phang Nga to explore the city and the surrounding areas before heading to Khao Khai Nui.

Upon arriving at Phang Nga Bus Terminal, we took a songthaew into town to find a motorbike rental shop. Reaching the market, it was almost noon, so we went to find a restaurant to eat.

After getting off the bus, I met a police officer and asked him about motorbike rental shops. He then recommended a restaurant nearby called "Duang Restaurant". I ordered stir-fried seafood with chili paste, salted fish, and tom yum seafood, but I received tom kha seafood instead. 😅 It seems I might have misunderstood the officer due to my inability to read and write Thai. Nevertheless, the overall taste of the food was good and enjoyable.

• After finishing lunch, I went to look for a motorbike rental shop, but I couldn't find any. I asked the locals, and they suggested I go to the hotel. When I arrived at the hotel, they refused to rent me a motorbike. They only rent to foreign tourists who are staying at the hotel. They said they had been cheated by a Thai person who rented a motorbike and never returned it. In the end, I took a bus to the market, had lunch, and then took a bus back to the Phang Nga bus station. I met the same songthaew driver again. He must have been wondering why I was only gone for a short time. Then I took the bus back. 555 Since I couldn't get a motorbike, I decided to go to Khao Khai Nui instead. I asked the locals there, and they told me that I had to take a van from the Phang Nga bus station to the Khok Kloi bus station. When I arrived at the Khok Kloi bus station, I had to cross the street to the other side and take a bus or tour bus to Tung Maphrao Subdistrict,ท้ายเหมือง District. On the way, I called Bang Lek (the owner of the Ban Nai Mok guesthouse) and asked him to let me wait at the Ban Fai Tha School. I got off at the Caltex gas station, and there was a motorbike taxi stand across the street. I took a motorbike taxi to Ban Fai Tha School.

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Upon arriving at his house, which is located in front of Ban Fai Tha School, I informed him that I had arrived a long time ago and that I did not drive a car. Otherwise, he would have taken me on a tour before ascending the mountain. It's a pity. The road up the mountain is quite challenging, with steep and uneven terrain. My intestines began to churn, haha. He kept me entertained throughout the journey, sharing stories and pointing out flowers along the way. He was a delightful conversationalist, showing me pictures from his page and occasionally stopping for us to take in the scenery. I was concerned that we wouldn't make it in time to capture the sunset. It took a while to get there.

I rushed to set up my tripod and walked to the sunset viewing point. The sky was overcast and it was drizzling. I thought I wouldn't see the sunset. This side offers a view of the Andaman Sea. It's a pity that if the weather was good and the sky was clear, I would have gotten some great pictures to share.

Lost in the joy of taking photos, I didn't realize it was already dark when I reached my room. This is our home for the night, and the cool breeze makes the air feel wonderful.

The room is equipped with a bed, pillows, blankets, a mosquito net, and a fan. However, the fan is not necessary at night as the weather is cold enough to require a blanket.

This is the car that took us all the way up to Khao Khainui.

Venturing out in the dead of night to capture the stars. The stars were incredibly clear, and the wind was quite strong tonight. I'm hoping for a sea of fog tomorrow morning.

The stars tonight are not very clear, but they are still beautiful.

Oops, I thought it was a shooting star, but it turned out to be a plane flying by. Haha.

Waking up around 5 am, I heard the wind blowing in my room. I thought to myself that I wouldn't see any sea of mist. Walking out of the room, it was just as I expected, only a thin layer of mist. But it was beautiful in its own way. The sky was clear and blue, so it was okay.

The cool morning air at the accommodation.

The crowd is thin today, making it easy to take photos.

The sun is rising, casting its light on the balcony of a house in the mist. The air is fresh and invigorating. Even without the mist, the sky is beautiful.

Even with the thin fog today, nature is always beautiful.

Beautiful flowers in the morning, looking refreshing

Sipping coffee in the morning while watching the thin mist is truly blissful.

Before leaving, we took a picture with our accommodation. Even though we didn't see any fog, the atmosphere was truly worth the price of a hundred baht. Before going down the mountain, we arranged with Bang Lek to visit Khao Na Yak first and then go on a raft. When we went down, a local villager's car picked us up to take us to the boat for Khao Na Yak.

A five-minute car ride brought us to the local long-tail boat pier. The boat we saw docked there would take us to Khao Na Yak.

As soon as the boat driver was ready, we set off. Along the way, we passed through a mangrove forest, which was full of stilt-rooted trees. From the condition of the forest, it is clear that it is still very abundant. I must say that this was my first time on a boat like this, and it was a blast! The boat driver drove very fast, and I loved sitting in the front. 5555

It took us about 20 minutes to reach the boat dock. We had to walk a little further, passing through the Thai savanna along the way.

This is what the Thai savanna looks like. If you have a jeep, you can take pictures and pretend you're in another country.

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We have arrived at Hat Thap Lamu, Khao Na Yak.

Khao Na Yak is located on Hat Thap Lamu beach and is managed by the Khao Lam Pi - Hat Thap Lamu National Park in Phang Nga Province. Khao Na Yak is situated near Ban Tha Din Daeng, a village bordering a mangrove forest. This mangrove forest is one of the most abundant in Phang Nga Province. The beach stretches over 13 kilometers, boasting crystal-clear turquoise waters and fine white sand. Unique and picturesque rock formations dot the landscape, adding to the serene atmosphere. This hidden gem remains relatively unknown, contributing to its tranquility.

The Legend of Cape Giant Face

The legend of Cape Giant Face tells of a cliff face resembling an enraged giant, originally located on the side facing the Similan Islands. During World War II, several Japanese warships mysteriously sank while passing this area. Attributing these incidents to the wrathful giant face, Japanese soldiers used cannons to destroy the cliff face, causing it to collapse into the sea. This event cemented the legend of Cape Giant Face, which persists to this day.

This is where it is said to resemble the face of a giant, but you have to take a boat out and look back at it.

The following is a translation of the Thai sentence "น้ำใสมากมาย นี่ไม่ใช่เกาะนะเนี่ย" into English:

"The water is so clear, it's like we're not even on an island!"

There are two ways to reach Khao Na Yak: 1. Take a long-tail boat operated by local villagers, which takes approximately 15-20 minutes. 2. Drive a high-clearance vehicle or a four-wheel drive vehicle. Cars are not recommended due to the sandy terrain, which can cause vehicles to get stuck. Even motorcyclists have difficulty navigating this section.

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In my opinion, this is another unseen place. It is another place that should not be missed when visiting Phang Nga. If you go to Phang Nga, don't forget to stop by and experience it for yourself.

After visiting Khao Yai, we returned to Bang Leg's house. Bang Nui, Bang Leg's father, volunteered to take us on a tour. Our first stop was the RTN 813 Boat Memorial. This boat was washed ashore during the tsunami on December 26, 2004. The boat is located in Ban Bang Niang, Khok Khak District, Takua Pa District, Phang Nga Province. It has been preserved as a memorial for tourists to visit and commemorate the tsunami.

The final activity is bamboo rafting in Wang Wieng. Even if you don't have a partner, you can still go! The Wang Wieng Twin Waterfall is located in Lam Kaen Subdistrict, Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga Province. It is a stream that flows through the village. There are about 4-5 owners who provide bamboo rafts. The price is around 200 baht per person. One raft can accommodate 2-3 people. The rafting distance is about 5 kilometers and takes about 40 minutes.

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The first raft will have one person steering it for us. They will tell us that the stream here has very clear water. You could say that the water is so clear and cool that you can see the fish swimming. There will be some sections where the water flows strongly and others where it is gentle. It's a lot of fun, I can tell you that.

To reach the rafting site from Phuket, drive along Phetkasem Road 4 towards Khao Lak. Before reaching Khao Lak, you will find a three-way intersection at Ban Thap Lamu. Make a U-turn in front of Lam Kaen Municipality and continue straight for approximately 500 meters. Look for the Ban Lam Kaen Post Office. Next to it, there will be a road leading to Wang Wieng Khoo Waterfall. If you are coming from Khao Lak and heading towards Phuket, look for the Lam Kaen Municipality sign and turn right onto the road next to it.

After finishing our bamboo rafting adventure, we bid farewell to Bang Nui, who generously volunteered to guide us and even helped with some fuel costs. We then boarded a bus from Phetkasem Road to Khok Kloi Bus Terminal. From there, we waited for a bus to Krabi, where we spent one night. The next morning, we flew back to Bangkok, concluding our trip to Phang Nga.

For those interested in visiting Phang Nga, I recommend flying directly to Phuket instead of Krabi. This option is much more convenient, as Krabi is quite far and requires multiple transfers.

Estimated Expenses per Person

Travel:

• Flight: 1500 THB
• Airport-Krabi Bus Terminal Van: 100 THB
• Krabi Bus Terminal-Phang Nga Bus Terminal Van: 70 THB (estimated)
• Shared Songthaew to Market (roundtrip): 60 THB
• Phang Nga Bus Terminal-Khok Kloy Bus Terminal Van: 50 THB
• Khok Kloy Bus Terminal-Tung Maphrao Van: 60 THB
• Motorcycle Taxi: 30 THB
• Khao Na Yak Trip: 350 THB
• Bamboo Rafting: 200 THB
• Fuel: 150 THB
• Tung Maphrao-Khok Kloy Bus Terminal Van: 50 THB
• Khok Kloy Bus Terminal-Krabi Bus: 105 THB
• Krabi Accommodation + Airport Transfer: 600 THB

Total: 4345 THB (excluding additional food expenses)

Estimated total trip cost: 5000 THB for 3 days and 2 nights.

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