scenic viewpoint
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
Hilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Phang Nga, Thailand · Asia
Ban Khao Lak sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kapong, 47km from Phang Nga Bay.
Ban Khao Lak is a town located in Phang Nga, Thailand. With a population of 1,700, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ban Khao Lak sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ban Khao Lak to your route.
The Phang-nga Naval Base (Thai: ฐานทัพเรือพังงา, RTGS: Than Thap Ruea Phang-nga) is a base of the Royal Thai Navy, under the Third Naval Area Command. It sits on the Andaman Sea coast, in Thai Mueang district of Phang-nga province, just south of Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park and the resort town of Khao Lak. ItRead more
operates the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, which also serves as a tourist attraction.
In 2025, during the Trump tariff talks, rumours circulated that the United States was seeking to establish a naval presence at the Phang-nga Base.
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Ban Khao Lak is located in Phang Nga, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 8.6150 latitude, 98.2399 longitude.
Ban Khao Lak has a population of approximately 1,700 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
Full driving guide for Thailand4 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Hilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
43 km · about 50 min drive
bridge
Road bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.
46 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.
47 km · about 55 min drive
national park
Ancient rainforest older than the Amazon with dramatic limestone karsts and the stunning Cheow Lan Lake.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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