The Latest Breaking News from Phangnga

Tourism hub eyed for state land

PHANGNGA: The Transport Ministry is exploring a 765-rai development in Takua Thung district, with plans for hotels and wellness centres alongside tourism and service activities.

Bangkok Post · Aug 23

Increased rainfall forecast through next week

Thailand is forecast to experience increased rainfall from Sunday through Friday, the Meteorological Department said on Saturday morning.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

Southern springboard to growth

Phangnga is transforming itself from a seasonal beach destination into a fast-growing premium tourism market, supported by strong visitor spending, niche attractions and growing investor confidence.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20

A swim for the sea

In late April, Psi Scott, a Scottish-Thai marine conservationist, along with 36 volunteers set a new record for Southeast Asia in a swimming relay of over 70km, crossing the Andaman Sea to raise awareness about marine conservation and plastic waste reduction. Psi also became the youngest swimmer to establish a…

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023

Four seaside surf festivals for June and July

Four seaside locations in Phangnga, Phuket, Songkhla and Prachuap Khiri Khan are the venues for four exciting festivals under the Amazing Ultimate Festival by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in June and July.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2023

New road linking Phuket, Phangnga now complete

The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) announced the completion of the Na Klang-Ao Jik road linking Phuket and Phangnga, which will support local tourism and cross-provincial transport.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Phuket expects big holiday boost

Visitors to Phuket during the Songkran Festival are expected to exceed those of 2019, with numbers 30% higher than before the pandemic, while authorities believe local tourism will generate 4.5 billion baht in revenue.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Drone captures rare turtle laying eggs

PHANGNGA: Marine conservation officials have used thermal imaging equipment mounted on a drone to capture video of a leatherback sea turtle, the world’s largest turtle species, coming to shore to lay eggs.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023

Circoloco returns to Southeast Asia for two blockbuster events

Iconic Ibiza brand Circoloco makes a comeback to Southeast Asia and will rock the beautiful beach of Phangnga from Jan 14-21.

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

Green shoots in Phangnga

Climate change and environmental sustainability have been hot global issues in recent decades.

Bangkok Post · Oct 23, 2022