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Thung Yai

Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand · Asia

About Thung Yai

Thung Yai sits on the route: 25 minutes from Tham Phannara, 56km from Krabi Town.

Thung Yai is a town located in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Thung Yai 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 Thung Yai to your route.

About Thung Yai

Thung Yai (Thai: ทุ่งใหญ่, pronounced [tʰûŋ jàj]) is the westernmost district (amphoe) of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, southern Thailand.

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Where is Thung Yai located?

Thung Yai is located in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 8.3012 latitude, 99.3661 longitude.

What is the population of Thung Yai?

Thung Yai has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
8.3012, 99.3661

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 Thung Yai

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

beach

Krabi Town

Andaman coast base on Highway 4 for limestone cliffs and beaches, with ferry access to Railay and the Phi Phi islands.

56 km · about 65 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Thung Yai.

Tham Phannara

🇹🇭 Thailand

14 km awayPop. 7,119

Chawang

🇹🇭 Thailand

21 km awayPop. 10,923

Chang Klang

🇹🇭 Thailand

23 km away

Na Bon

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26 km away

Lam Thap

🇹🇭 Thailand

27 km away

Phrasaeng

🇹🇭 Thailand

32 km away

Bang Khan

🇹🇭 Thailand

33 km away

Khao Phanom

🇹🇭 Thailand

35 km away

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