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OUTDOOR |
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 Elephant Cave Trekking |
| Elephant cave tours are usually made to Tham Phung Chang which is a cave with numerous stalactites and stalagmites. |
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| Rafting |
Rafting is considered to be an eco-tourism trip in the Ton Pariwat Wildlife Conservation Area. Rock Climbing
This is a popular activity which passes through the routes including high quality limestone, steep, pocketed walls, overhangs and hanging stalactites. |
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| Kayaking |
| Phang-ngas coastline which composes of mangroves, limestone, small coves, caves and islands, and an interior with rivers lined with fascinating cave systems, has transformed the area into a haven for tourists wanting to try out kayaking. The most popular place of all is Khao Lak. |
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| Bird Watching |
| Many rare birds are to be seen in Phang-nga such as: Gurneys, Finfoots, Bigwinged Brown Kingfishers, Egrets, and Herons. |
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| Sailing & Cruising |
| Phang-nga has plenty of anchorages in Phan-nga for sailing and cruising. |
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| Fishing |
| Fishers catch the likes of marlin, sailfish barracuda and tuna. |
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| Jungle Trekking |
| Phang-nga’s forests and flora and fauna are good for trekking. Elephant riding is also popular. |
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| Sea canoeing |
| Inflatable canoes squeeze into and under island. |
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| Bamboo Rafting |
| This is a popular activity at Along Lamroo Canal at Khao Lak National Park |
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| Golf |
| Over the past decade or so, the popularity of golf in Thailand has escalated; played both by local Thais and visiting foreign tourists and expatriates. There are two 18-hole golf courses in Phang-nga. There are two major golf courses in Khao Lak, which includes Tablamu Navy Golf Course and Thai Muang Beach Golf & Marina. |
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| Diving |
The Similan Islands have one of Thailand’s most famous diving sites which lay claim to having one of the best diving sites in Asia. The Similans consist of 9 islands (Similan means 9 in Malay language) Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu, Ko Miang (two adjoining islands), Ko Payan, Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. The islands are famed for their reefs, coral and variety of marine life. Tourists like to spot chevron barracuda, giant trevally, manta rays, leopard sharks and rainbow runners.
- Surin Islands The Surin Islands are virtually untouched with reefs that slope to the seabed. The islands are situated 80km west off Ranong province along the west cost of Thailand.Located near the Surin islands is the horseshoe shaped Richelieu Rock which is considered by hoards of divers to be the best dive site in the whole of Thailand.
- Khao Lak Khao Lak Marine National Park a palm fringed coastline with newly discovered reefs. The area is home to a plentitude of marine life and even a couple of wrecks.
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SPA |
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Proper world-class spa services in Phang-Nga are located in hotels and resorts. Since a lot of these spas are accredited by the Thai Spa Operators Association, then the therapists have been properly trained. |
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NIGHTLIFE |
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Scattered around the beach and bay areas are several clusters of beer bars and live music venues. There are also hotel bars. Generally speaking however, the nightlife in Pha-nga is comparatively much more laid-back that of Krabi’s. |
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