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In the past few years, the area around Phang Nga Bay and Krabi Province has become world renowned for its spectacular scenery. Sheer limestone cliffs covered in rich jungle foliage rise vertically out of rice paddies and aquamarine seas alike. White sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, mangrove ecosystems all come together in this magical area that has to be seen.
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The whole Phang-Nga Bay was declared a National Park and wildlife sanctuary in 1982 and lies directly south of Khaolak.
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In the shallow, sheltered bay, more than 80 islands stand in an amazing variety of weird and beautiful shapes, some reaching up to 300 meters in height. The region was created by the erosion of the mainly limestone formations which are festooned with tropical vegetation.
The outskirts of Phangnga Bay are inhabited by Muslim fisherman, more of Malay extract than Thai yet fully integrated into Thai society. Their villages dot the many estuarine mangrove swamps that are found in the north of the bay. This unusual biosphere is limited to the tropics and exists as a nursery or permanent living area for numerous animals and therefore is of important ecological significance.
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Other Travel destinations:
Koh Lanta
| Hua Hin | Pranburi
| Koh Chang
North Thailand
| Nature Trips