South Thailand / Phang Nga

The town of Phang Nga is the capital of Phang Nga Province, a land of tin mines. The region is mountainous with few basin areas. Phang Nga Province covers an area of 4,171sqkm (1,610sqmi), 57 % of which is mangroves and green forest. Phang Nga Province is 788km (493mi) from Bangkok and divided into eight districts: the town of Phang Nga, Kapong, Khura Buri, Takua Pa, Takua Thung, Thai Muang, Thap Put and Ko Yao.

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