Phang Nga Bay (Ao Phang Nga)
Phuket, Thailand
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Which is better, Phang Nga or Phuket?
Phuket has some of the best beaches in the world, but there's something special about the ones in Phang Nga's Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park. The beaches here boast as many pines as there are palms and plenty of rocky pools you can explore at low tide.
Is it worth going to Phang Nga Bay?
In short, yes, absolutely, Phang Nga Bay is one of the best places in Thailand. But it's one of those places where going in with the right expectations makes all the difference. I've visited Phang Nga Bay twice now, once in March 2023 and again in March 2026, and both times it completely blew me away.
How long does it take to get to Phang Nga Bay from Phuket?
Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Phang Nga is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Phuket to Phang Nga.
Does Phang Nga Bay have crocodiles?
It is moreover assumed, that still two other crocodile species, including the siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis), are also living within the Ao Phang Nga National Park.