natural wonder
Phang Nga Bay
A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Phang Nga, Thailand · Asia
Ko Yao works well as a base: 20 minutes from Ban Phru Nai, 21km from Phang Nga Bay.
Ko Yao is a town located in Phang Nga, Thailand. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ko Yao 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 Ko Yao to your route.
Ko Yao (Thai: เกาะยาว, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ jāːw]) is a district (amphoe) in Phang Nga province in Thailand's south.
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Ko Yao is located in Phang Nga, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 8.1101 latitude, 98.5923 longitude.
Ko Yao has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
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natural wonder
A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Hilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
26 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A peninsula paradise near Krabi accessible only by boat, surrounded by sheer karst cliffs popular with rock climbers.
29 km · about 35 min drive
beach
A popular island-hopping tour visiting Chicken Island, Tup Island, Poda Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach with crystal waters.
30 km · about 35 min drive
bridge
Road bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.
34 km · about 40 min drive
beach
Andaman coast base on Highway 4 for limestone cliffs and beaches, with ferry access to Railay and the Phi Phi islands.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A 45-meter white marble Maravija Buddha sitting atop Nakkerd Hill with sweeping 360-degree views of Phuket island.
44 km · about 50 min drive
national park
Stunning Thai island park with towering limestone cliffs, crystal lagoons, and Maya Bay.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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