# Things to see in Phang Nga (Thailand): 12 places and when to go

> Phang Nga is a town in Thailand, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Wildlife (5), With kids (1). The best known are Phang Nga Bay, Ao Phang Nga National Park and Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park. The best time to come is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/phang-nga/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Thailand · 8.451, 98.534
- **Places:** 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/naturaleza/) (11) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/fauna/) (5) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/familia/) (1)
- **Best time:** November to February.
- **Also possible:** March and May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** HKT Phuket, 45 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Phang Nga

The places in and around Phang Nga, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Phang Nga Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/phang-nga-bay/): Large bay of Thailand · 18 km
- [Ao Phang Nga National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/ao-phang-nga-national-park/): National park in southern Thailand · 23 km
- [Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/khao-lampi-hat-thai-mueang-national-park/): National Park in Thailand · 29 km
- [Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/khao-lak-lam-ru-national-park/): National park in Thailand · 26 km
- [Than Bok Khorani National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/than-bok-khorani-national-park/): National park in Thailand · 28 km
- [Ao Muang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/ao-muang/): Bay in Krabi, Thailand · 18 km
- [Ao Nam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/ao-nam/): Bay in Krabi, Thailand · 17 km
- [Ao Nao](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/ao-nao/): Bay in Krabi, Thailand · 23 km
- [Ao Ton To](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/ao-ton-to/): Bay in Krabi, Thailand · 24 km
- [Klang Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/klang-cave/): Cave in Ao Luek Noi, Thailand · 26 km
- [Sabai Jai - Elephant Sanctuary Park & Spa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/sabai-jai-elephant-sanctuary-park-spa/): With kids · Wildlife · 16 km
- [Sa Yuan Thong Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/yuan-thong-cave/): Cave in Ao Luek, Thailand · 25 km

## When to go to Phang Nga

The best time to visit Phang Nga is **November to February**; also possible: March and May to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 11 h 33 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 57 |
| April | Better not | 12 h 11 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 23 |
| June | Possible | 12 h 29 |
| July | Possible | 12 h 27 |
| August | Possible | 12 h 17 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 03 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 48 |
| November | Best time | 11 h 36 |
| December | Best time | 11 h 31 |

There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.

When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Phang Nga

The nearest main airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT, Phuket), 45 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=8.451%2C98.534)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8.451%2C98.534)

## Other towns nearby

- [Thalang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/thalang/): 8 places · 45 km
- [Krabi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/krabi/): 16 places · 61 km
- [Phuket](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/phuket/): 20 places · 66 km
- [Ranong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/ranong/): 5 places · 169 km
- [Mae Haad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/mae-haad/): 16 places · 231 km
- [Songkhla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/songkhla/): 5 places · 263 km

And all of Thailand, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Phang Nga?

The best known: [Phang Nga Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/phang-nga-bay/), [Ao Phang Nga National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/ao-phang-nga-national-park/), [Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/khao-lampi-hat-thai-mueang-national-park/), [Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/khao-lak-lam-ru-national-park/), [Than Bok Khorani National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/tailandia/than-bok-khorani-national-park/). In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Phang Nga?

November to February; also possible: March and May to October. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Phang Nga?

The nearest main airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), 45 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8.451%2C98.534) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Phang Nga as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

