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PHANG NGA DATA FILE

 

 

 
  Phang Nga

 

พังงา
Area: 4,170.8 kmē
Population: ca. 249,950

   

Neighbours
 
     
Places of Interest
 
  • Ao Phang Nga National Park (fig.)
  • Chang mountain
  • Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
  • Khao Lam Pi-Hahd Thai Meuang National Park
  • Koh Panyi sea gypsies (fig.)
  • Koh Phra Thong
  • Koh Tah Puh (fig.)
  • Koh Yao
  • Likae Pah Performances
  • Mangrove Forests
  • Manohra Theater
  • Moo Koh Similan National Park
  • Moo Koh Surin National Park
  • Shadow Play Performances
  • Somdet Phra Sri Nagarindra Park (fig.)
  • Wat Raht Uppatham
  • Wat Suwannakhoohah
   

Major Events
 
  • Water Melon Day (Jan.)
  • Light Offering Ceremony (Jan.)
  • Mae Ma Jo Poh Statue Procession (Feb.)
  • Sea Turtles Releasing Festival (Mar.)
  • Songkraan Festival (Apr.)
  • Chao Le Boat Floating Festival (Apr.)
  • Wat Kao Annual Festival (Apr.)
  • Narayana and his Followers Worshipping Ceremony (May)
  • Fruits Fair (Jul.)
  • Tay Kra Chat Festival (Sep.)
  • Vegetarian Festival (Sep.)
  • Amazing Phang Nga Festival (Nov.)
  • See also FESTIVALS & CEREMONIES
     
Amphur (8)
 
  • Kappong (กะปง)
  • Khuraburi (คุระบุรี)
  • Koh Yahw (เกาะยาว)
  • Meuang Phang Nga (เมืองพังงา)
  • Ta Kua Pah (ตะกั่วป่า)
  • Ta Kua Thung (ตะกั่วทุ่ง)
  • Thai Meuang (ท้ายเหมือง)
  • Thap Put (ทับปุด)
   

Local Products
 
  • shrimp paste
  • sea shell products