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Ban Phru Nai

Phang Nga, Thailand · Asia

About Ban Phru Nai

Ban Phru Nai is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Ko Yao, 32km from Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.

Ban Phru Nai is a town located in Phang Nga, Thailand. With a population of 5,713, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ban Phru Nai 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 Phru Nai to your route.

About Ban Phru Nai

Ko Yao Yai (Thai: เกาะยาวใหญ่) is the larger of the two big islands in the Ko Yao Archipelago. The island group is in Phang Nga Bay in the Phang Nga Province of southern Thailand. Ko Yao Yai means 'big long island'. The other main island of the group is Ko Yao Noi ('little long island'), off Ko Yao Yai's north side

Read more and separated from it by a narrow sound. The two islands form Phang Nga's Ko Yao District. The population of Ko Yao is about 18,000 (2018). Ninety percent are Muslims. The area of the archipelago is 147 km2. It lies around 600 km south of Bangkok and about 50 km from Phuket or Phang Nga. Ko Yao Noi is more popular with visitors as it has more facilities.

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Where is Ban Phru Nai located?

Ban Phru Nai is located in Phang Nga, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 7.9546 latitude, 98.5899 longitude.

What is the population of Ban Phru Nai?

Ban Phru Nai has a population of approximately 5,713 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
5,713
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Phang Nga
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
7.9546, 98.5899

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Thailand

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Fire
199
Driving side
left

Tourist police (English): 1155.

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Worth the detour from Ban Phru Nai

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Four Islands (Krabi)

A popular island-hopping tour visiting Chicken Island, Tup Island, Poda Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach with crystal waters.

26 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Railay Beach

A peninsula paradise near Krabi accessible only by boat, surrounded by sheer karst cliffs popular with rock climbers.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint

A hilltop viewpoint on Phi Phi Don offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the twin bays and turquoise waters below.

31 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park

Stunning Thai island park with towering limestone cliffs, crystal lagoons, and Maya Bay.

32 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Phi Phi Islands

Dramatic limestone islands with turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and the famous Maya Bay made iconic by the film The Beach.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Phuket Big Buddha

A 45-meter white marble Maravija Buddha sitting atop Nakkerd Hill with sweeping 360-degree views of Phuket island.

34 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Maya Bay

A secluded bay on Ko Phi Phi Leh made famous by the film The Beach, enclosed by towering limestone cliffs and emerald waters.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Phang Nga Bay

A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Ban Phru Nai

  • 31 kmKoh Phi Phi ViewpointA hilltop viewpoint on Phi Phi Don offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the twin bays and turquoise waters below.
  • 43 kmSamet Nangshe ViewpointHilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
  • 43 kmSarasin BridgeRoad bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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