 Panyee
Island: Most of islanders are Muslim fisherfolk. There
are many souvenir shops and restaurants on the island.
Khao Phing-kan: This famous attraction is located
in Thakua-thung District. From Khao Phing-kan you can see another
famous attraction, Koh Tha-pu, an island that resembles a nail.
Thum Lod : This cave has beautiful and stalactites.
Tourists can go through the cave on long-tail boat.
 Hong
Island: Canoes can enter the caves of this island and find
a lagoon that is surrounded by walls of limestone, similar to being
in a large hall.
Panak Island: This island has a cave full of
beautiful stalagmites and stalactites, along with a small stepped
waterfall and a lagoon ideal for canoeing. There are also many types
of flora and fauna to be found in the island's mangrove forest.
 Lawa
Yai Island: This island is approximately two hours away
by long-tail boat from the national park. It is a small island with
beautiful white beaches, clear water, and beautiful coral.
Khao Khien: This island is located on the way
to Panyee Island. Animal drawing that date back more than 3,000
years ago are on the wall of Khao Khien.
Phang Nga Wildlife
Breeding Center :
The Center is located on Petchakasem Road in Tambon Thaak Daed on
the road to Phang Nga Bay from Phuket. Many nearly-extinct species
can be found here, such as mynahs, parrots, hawks, peacocks, pheasants,
gibbons, mountain goats, and langurs (long-tailed monkeys). The
Center is open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. tel. 0-7641-3261.
 Tapan
Cave Monastery: This monastery is located in Tambon Thai
Chang in Phang Nga Town. If travelling from Phuket to Phang Nga
Town, go about 600 meters past the Provincial Hall, turn left and
go on for about 400 meters to the monastery. Inside is a bridge
called the "Dragon Bridge that Spans Hell". At one end
of the bridge is a cave that has many beautiful attractions, such
as a waterfall, a stream, the Diamond Dharma Meditation Area, stalactites
and stalagmites resembling a castle, a three-peaked stupa, a thousand
-year old stone turtle, etc.
Tone Pariwat Wildlife
Sanctuary: The sanctuary is in Tambon Song
Praek on the road from Phang Nga Town to Ka-pong District. About
5 Kms. from Phang Nga Town, turn right at Baan Song Praek and go
on for another 15 kms to the sanctuary. Full of many species of
trees, a waterfall, and a stream, this beautiful area can be visited
on elephant back or by canoe.
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