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Phang Ngaพังงา
Spend 1 day for a quick Bay tour or 2 days if you want island diving and a night in town; longer stays are better based in Phuket or Khao Lak.
Phang Nga town is a low‑key base for Phang Nga Bay, nearby islands and waterfalls. Most travellers do a day trip from Phuket or a 2‑day stay to combine a Bay tour, a dive centre visit and a night in a budget hotel.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season, calm seas)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon, rough sea conditions)
- Airport
- none nearby
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide7 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Phang Nga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for slippery boat decks and keep valuables on you in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1155 tourist police (english) · 1669 ambulance and rescue (not 911, 999 or 000)Thailand-wide
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundSongthaews are the main city transport; motorbike rentals at M.T.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food plate (pad thai, fried rice)30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (bottled)40–60 baht (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus to Phang Nga (from Phuket)check100 baht (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/guesthouse, a night, per person฿350 (≈ US$11)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person฿650 (≈ US$20)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person฿850 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · High ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Phang Nga
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Phang Nga: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Songthaews are the main city transport; motorbike rentals at M.T. Tour (≈200 baht/day). Long‑tailed boats for island hops; taxis from Phuket should be metered – negotiate price ahead.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Phang Nga Bay (Heaven & Hell Cave)
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round‑trip
Bus or songthaew to Tha Dan pier, then long‑tailed boat
Half‑day tour, 800 baht (2026 estimate).
Similan Islands dive trip
cautionDoor to door: ≈6 h total
Drive 30 km (19 mi) to Khao Lak, then boat from dive centreDrive 19 mi (30 km) to Khao Lak, then boat from dive centre
Full‑day dive 1,100 baht; live‑aboard 3‑day trips cost more.
Ko Surin National Park (sea‑gypsy village)
goDoor to door: ≈4 h
Boat from Tha Dan pier, organized tour
Community‑based tours include lunch; price ~1,200 baht.
Khao Lak beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or minivan 30 km (19 mi) northBus or minivan 19 mi (30 km) north
Good for a beach evening if staying in town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Muang Thong Hotel
Budget, 400 baht per night, free Wi‑Fi, tours office on‑site
Phang Nga Guesthouse
350–480 baht, air‑con, Wi‑Fi, close to bus station
Phang Nga Inn
Mid‑range, 500 baht, clean, air‑con
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Trip budget
| Budget hotel/guesthouse2 × 1 night × ฿480 | ฿960 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,200 | ฿2,400 |
| Phang Nga Bay half‑day tour (boat + guide)2 × ฿950 · check | ฿1,900 |
| Motorbike rental (per day)2 × ฿200 · check | ฿400 |
| eSIM 7‑day data2 × ฿300 · check | ฿600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿626 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,443 per person per day, bed included | ฿6,886≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in THB; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Local bus to Phang Nga (from Phuket)check | 100 baht (≈ US$4) |
| Street food plate (pad thai, fried rice) | 30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer (bottled) | 40–60 baht (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi from Phuket airport (metered, 58 km)check | 1,200–1,500 baht (≈ US$40–50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Evening bus service is sparse; plan return before sunset.
- Taxi agencies may add stops for commissions – demand a meter or fixed price.
- No airport in town; nearest are Phuket (HKT), Krabi (KBV) and Surat Thani (URT).
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Phang Ngaพังงา
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consular services are in Phuket; other nations use the US office or the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangkok → Phuket (flight) – Thai Airways: ≈ 2,500 baht one‑way (check)
- Phuket → Phang Nga (bus): ≈ 100 baht, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Songthaew within town: ≈ 20 baht per short ride
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (khǎw thôt)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khàwp khun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thâo rài)
- เมนูหน่อย — Can I have the menu? (menu nòi)
- สถานีรถบัสอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bus station? (sàtǎnii rót bàt yùu thîi năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Phang Nga. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season, calm seas) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, rough sea conditions)
- 0 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for
Coming as the guide grows
- Day‑trip to Phang Nga Bay from town (songthaew + boat).
- Overnight stay in Khao Lak or Phuket for better hotel options.
- Live‑aboard dive trips to Similan/Surin for 3‑day immersion.
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