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Undiscovered Thailand Gems

Explore the diverse landscape of Phang Nga, from the limestone caves of Wat Suwan Kuha, which houses a large reclining Buddha and wild macaques, to the surreal sculpture gardens of Wat Tham Ta Pan. The selection includes coastal landmarks like Nang Thong Beach, known for its rare black sand deposits, and the secluded White Sand Beach. Historical sites include the Police Boat 813 tsunami memorial, while the Phang Nga Elephant Park offers a sanctuary for rescued animals in a jungle setting.

Undiscovered Thailand Gems — Mapa

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Cave Temple

Buddhist cave temple housing a large reclining Buddha statue and a colony of wild macaques.

Dirk Enthoven / CC BY 3.0

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Phang Nga Elephant Park

Family-run sanctuary providing ethical elephant encounters and educational programs within a natural jungle environment.

LÊ TẤN LỘC / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nang Thong Beach

Coastal area notable for its unique patches of black sand, a result of tin ore deposits from the region's former mining industry.

Dirk Enthoven / CC BY 3.0

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White Sand Beach

Secluded stretch of coast north of Khao Lak featuring fine pale sand and shallow waters suitable for swimming.

Roberto Matarranz / CC-BY-SA

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Police Boat 813

This boat commemorates the tsunami that swept over in 2004. It was left as a memorial just where it landed - two kilometres far from the sea.

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Wat Tham Ta Pan

Buddhist temple featuring a detailed sculpture garden depicting scenes of heaven and hell, including a walk-through dragon entrance.