Place to visit
Ao Phakbung, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Ao Phakbung is a bay in Surat Thani, Thailand (อ่าวผักบุ้ง) (Mae Haad). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bay in Surat Thani, Thailand · Nature
- Local name
- อ่าวผักบุ้ง
- Where
- Thailand
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- USM Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), 65 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 10.07744, 99.81543
What it is and where
Ao Phakbung is a bay in Surat Thani, Thailand (อ่าวผักบุ้ง) (Mae Haad). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Mae Haad, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 10.07744, 99.81543; the nearest main airport is Samui International Airport (USM, Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)), 65 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ao Phakbung is November to February.
- JanBest time11:28
- FebBest time11:41
- MarPossible11:56
- AprBetter not12:14
- MayPossible12:28
- JunPossible12:35
- JulPossible12:32
- AugPossible12:20
- SepPossible12:03
- OctPossible11:46
- NovBest time11:32
- DecBest time11:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mae Haad bayBay in Surat Thani, Thailand1.2 km
- U&I PlaceDive site1.4 km
- Ocean Sound and Dive + YogaDive site1.6 km
- Rainbow Fish DiversDive site2.0 km
- Ao LuekBay in Surat Thani province, Thailand2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Nature
- Golden Triangle: opium-producing region in northeastern Myanmar, northwestern Thailand and northern Laos
- Khao Yai National Park: nature reserve in Thailand
- Doi Inthanon: highest mountain of Thailand
- Sukhothai Historical Park: ruins of Sukhothai, literally "Dawn of Happiness", capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, located near the modern city of Sukhothai, in what is now Northern Thailand
- Kaeng Krachan National Park: national park in Thailand
- Phang Nga Bay: large bay of Thailand
Every Thailand place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ao Phakbung?
It is a bay in Surat Thani, Thailand (อ่าวผักบุ้ง in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ao Phakbung?
November to February. In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25.
How do you get to Ao Phakbung?
The nearest main airport is Samui International Airport (USM), 65 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mae Haad bay, U&I Place, Ocean Sound and Dive + Yoga. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
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- Nature334 places for nature in Thailand, from Golden Triangle to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
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