Phang Nga
The province, located on the western side of the Malay Peninsula, encompasses the islands within Phang Nga Bay. Among these, Khao Phing Kanand Ko Ta Pu, often referred to as "James Bond Island", gained prominence following their appearance in the 1974 film The Man with the Golden Gun. In this film, Khao Phing Kan serves as the base for the antagonist, with the distinct, needle-shaped limestone formation of Ko Ta Pu, situated approximately 20 metres (22 yd) off the main beach, featuring significantly. To safeguard these and other islands, the Ao Phang Nga (Phang Nga Bay) National Park was established in 1981.The province also includes the Similan Islands and Surin Islands, notable diving destinations in Thailand.The total forested area of the province is approximately 1,778 km2(686 sq mi), accounting for 32.4 percent of its total area.
National parks
Region 5 (Nakhon Si Thammarat) of Thailand's protected areas encompasses a total of twenty national parks, six of which are located in Phang Nga province and are particularly notable. These parks are characterized by their diverse ecological landscapes and natural features. The region, renowned for its environmental variety, includes parks that range from coastal and marine environments to mountainous and forested areas. Each park serves as a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.
- Ao Phang Nga (Phang Nga Bay) National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติอ่าวพังงา), officially designated on 29 April 1981, spans an area of approximately 400 square kilometers (150 sq mi), equivalent to 250,000 rai.This park is distinguished by its picturesque landscapes, notably featuring a multitude of limestone formations rising majestically from the sea near the coast. These geological structures also account for the high concentration of caves within the park's boundaries. The area is rich in mangrove forests, contributing to its ecological diversity. Additionally, the park encompasses several islands, each contributing to the overall scenic and biological richness of Ao Phang Nga National Park. Visitors in fiscal year 2024: 530,204.
Whale shark at Similan
Phantom Bannerfish at Similan
- Mu Ko Surin National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะสุรินทร์), formally established on 9 July 1981, encompasses an archipelago consisting of five islands: Ko Surin Nuea, Ko Surin Tai, Ko Ri, Ko Khai, and Ko Klang.The park covers an area of approximately 141 square kilometers (54 sq mi), equivalent to 88,282 rai.Located in the Andaman Sea, close to the maritime border between Thailand and Myanmar, the archipelago is known for its rich marine life and coral reefs.Visitors in fiscal year 2024: 77,609.
- Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาหลัก-ลำรู่) was established on 30 August 1991, encompassing an area of approximately 125 square kilometers (48 sq mi)or 78,125 rai. The park extends across Thai Mueang, Kapong, Takua Pa, and Mueang Districts. Notable sites within the park include Khao Lak, home to the Chao Pho Khao Lak Shrine, Laem Pakarang, known for its pine groves and suitability for camping and relaxation, and the Ton Chong Fa Waterfall (Namtok Ton Chong Fa).Visitors in fiscal year 2024: 78,355.
- Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาลำปี-หาดท้ายเหมือง), designated on 14 April 1988, covers about 72 square kilometers (28 sq mi), or 44,950 rai. Key attractions in the park are the year-round Namtok Lampi, a 6-tiered waterfall; Namtok Ton Phrai, another perennial waterfall; and Hat Thai Mueang beach, the annual site of the Sea Turtle Festival.Visitors in fiscal year 2024: 72,765.
- Si Phang Nga National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติศรีพังงา), designated as a national park on 16 April 1988, spans an area of about 246 square kilometers (95 sq mi) or 153,800 rai. The park's landscape is characterized by its rugged mountainous terrain, predominantly covered with dipterocarp forests. These natural features contribute to the park's biodiversity and its status as a significant ecological area.Visitors in fiscal year 2024: 21,509.
Thismia glandifora
Wildlife sanctuary
There is one wildlife sanctuary, along with three other wildlife sanctuaries, makeup region 5 (Nakhon Si Thammarat) of Thailand's protected areas.
- Namtok Song Phraek Wildlife Sanctuary occupies an area of 138,712 rai ~ 222 square kilometers (86 sq mi).[26]: 8 The wildlife sanctuary was previously known as Ton Pariwat wildlife sanctuary and covers Kapong district, Mueang Phang Nga district, and Thap Put district.
- Paraboea monticola: ชาพ่อตาฤๅษี Found on shaded limestone rocks in evergreen forests across Phang Nga and Surat Thani at altitudes of 20–200 meters.
- Paraboea xylocaulis: ชาหนุมาน A critically endangered species native to the limestone island borders of the Krabi–Phang Nga Bay.
- Paraboea insularis Triboun, sp.สุดสาครพังงา กระบี่ อช คลองพนม สุราษฎร์ธานี
- Paraboea rosea Triboun ดาวประดับผา
- Kaisupeea sp. แก้วไกรลาสดอกม่วง
- Somrania lineata D. J. Middleton & Triboun ปรัศว์สีตาล พบตามเขาหินปูนชื้น ที่ความสูงถึง 100 เมตร จากระดับทะเล ที่อำเภอเมือง
- Cyrtandra gimlettei Ridl.
- Stauranthera grandifolia Benth.ม่วงมโนราห์
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- Microchirita maxima: Recorded in limestone-associated areas including Mueang District's Somdech Phra Srinagarindra Park.
- Epithema species: Historic and regional collections have documented specimens around Khao Lak and Mueang Phang Nga (such as Tham Pha Phueng).
- Middletonia regularis (Ridl.) C.Puglisi
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Provincial government
Phang Nga is divided into eight districts (amphoes), which are further divided into 48 subdistricts (tambons) and 314 villages (mubans).
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| No. | Name | Thai | Malay |
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| 1. | Mueang Phang Nga | เมืองพังงา | Pangan |
| 2. | Koh Yao | เกาะยาว | Pulau Panjang |
| 3. | Kapong | กะปง | Kampong |
| 4. | Takua Thung | ตะกั่วทุ่ง | - |
| 5. | Takua Pa | ตะกั่วป่า | - |
| 6. | Khura Buri | คุระบุรี | - |
| 7. | Thap Put | ทับปุด | - |
| 8. | Thai Mueang | ท้ายเหมือง | - |
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