Koh Panyee Phang Nga Bay

Koh Panyee Fishing village on wooden stilts in Phang Nga bay Koh Panyee is one of the popular tourist attractions in Phang Nga bay and most Phang Nga bay tours stop there for a look around. Many tours have lunch on the island. The village is built next to Panyee Island which provides shelter from the elements. The first settlements were established there around the end of the 18th century by Read More …

Phang Nga snorkeling

Similan jump

Where to go snorkeling in Phang Nga Phang Nga is more than just Phang Nga bay When talking about Phang Nga it is important to distinguish between Phang Nga province and Phang Nga bay. Phang Nga bay (or Ao Phang Nga) is part of Phang Nga province. It’s famous for the large limestone rock formations scattered throughout the bay and was made a national park in 1981. It’s an area of mangroves and caves Read More …

Bicycle tour diary

Bicycle tour diary

Cycling diary May is a very quiet month for tourist visitors to Phuket I took the chance to get off the island last month for a short independent cycle tour. I rode north up the west coast to Ranong then cut across the country at it’s narrowest point to Chumphon. Then headed back down the gulf coast as far Surat Thani before heading back to Phuket through Phang Nga. The Read More …

Khao Lak low season

Nangthong beach sunset Khao Lak

Khao Lak low season The Similan Islands and Surin Islands national parks are now closed for another season, they open again in late October. If you are staying in Khao Lak between now and October you’ll find it a very quiet place as visitor numbers drop considerably. Many bars and restaurants will close for low season and it’s a time for resorts to do their annual maintenance. There are some Read More …

Phang Nga waterfalls

Waterfalls in PhangNga

Waterfalls in Phang Nga province October is a good month to visit some waterfalls in Phang Nga province. The rainy season has filled the rivers so the water is flowing powerfully. We’ve been to a couple this week but there are lots to choose from, just drive around Phang Nga and you will soon come across a sign pointing you in the direction of a waterfall. Ton Pariwat waterfall is Read More …

Koh Yao Mountain biking

Phuket to Koh Yao Noi Mountain biking Tour I joined this tour day yesterday with my colleague Ingo. We were lucky, the weather was exceptional, you need some luck with Phuket weather in September. The tour was a one day ride on Koh Yao Noi with 30km of riding, both on road and off. It was billed as suitable for intermediate fitness riders. The departure point from Phuket to Yao Read More …

Khao Lak Hotel Recommendation

Nangthong bay resort

Khao Lak hotel recommendation Khao Lak is the ideal place to stay for snorkeling day trips and liveaboards to the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Khao Lak is also close to Phang Nga Bay and Khao Sok national park. Phuket is just 90 minutes drive away. Khao Lak resorts are actually very spread out along the coast. Many resorts say they are in Khao Read More …