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they even have rain showers and hot water in the bathrooms. Good coffee and Western
breakfasts are served in the downstairs bakery.
Phang-Nga Inn
( 0 7641 1963; 2/2 Soi Lohakit; r 700-1500B; )
This converted residential villa features heavy
wood staircases, louvred cabinets and peaceful gardens. It's well furnished, there's a little
eatery and the staff are gracious.
HOTEL
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Getting There & Away
Phang-Nga's bus terminal is located just off the main street on Soi Bamrung Rat. Bangkok
buses to/from Phang-Nga include VIP class (960B, 12 hours, one daily), 1st class (600B,
12 to 13 hours, two daily) and 2nd class (480B, 12 hours, three to four daily).
There are several other bus services available:
DESTINATION
PRICE
FREQUENCY
DURATION
Hat Yai
237-306B
2 daily
6hr
Krabi
80B
frequent
1½hr
Phuket
90B
frequent
1½hr
Ranong
170B
4 daily
5hr
Surat Thani
150B
frequent
3hr
Trang
200B
frequent
3½hr
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Around Phang-Nga
Ao Phang-Nga Marine
National Park
Established in 1981 and covering an area of 400 sq km,
Ao Phang-Nga Marine National Park
(
0 7641 1136;
www.dnp.go.th
; adult/child 200/100B; 8am-4pm)
is noted for its classic karst scenery.
There are over 40 islands with huge vertical cliffs, some with caves that are accessible at
low tide and lead into hidden
hôrngs
(lagoons surrounded by solid rock walls). The bay it-
self is composed of large and small tidal channels including Khlong Ko Phanyi, Khlong
