Panyi Village is sizable community along the edges of the Andaman Sea near the town of Phang Nga. A stop here is well worthwhile to see and experience to some extent the daily life of these villagers. Some of the village is built on wooden supports above the water – other homes are supported by reinforced concrete pillars. A walk here is an experience in senses – smells, tastes and exotic surroundings. Wooden walkways are surrounded by tiny homes – shops line many parts of the village selling Thai souvenirs as well as a variety of fish – both dried and fresh.
A beautiful mosque sits at the base of one of the impressive limestone karsts that dominate parts of the horizon in this part of Thailand.
Nearby Khao Tapu or otherwise known as the “James Bond Island” attracts mass tourism – when we visited today, crowds of visitors from around the world had descended on this small island – all jostling for the same photographs taken by thousands of visitors prior. Small caves and great views are highlights of a stop here.
Wat Suwan Kuha Temple otherwise known as the “reclining Buddha temple” contains a giant Buddha relaxing in a horizontal position inside a small cave. Fresh water dripping from the ceiling is held within a concrete container; this cool water is a welcome relief on a hot humid day. Monkeys run around outside sitting on the heads of tourists and eating food fed to them by hand.
Phang Nga looks excellent. We visited Thailand for the first time 2 years ago and can’t wait to return. The coastal scenery and surrounding islands are beautiful! Loved the people and food as well! Great photos, thanks for posting them!
Robert – yes I’ve been coming here for years and there are so many more islands still left to explore 🙂
Wow! Amazing photos!
Thanks Ann – this is certainly a scenic part of the country 🙂
great place! I am Thai . I am not go there before hahaha. I wana go this years!
Yes you should- its an overnight down there from Bangkok – or a short flight and then a bus ride and then a boat ride 🙂
Thailand is always great, many places to visit to. nice
Walter – yes, I’m always up for a trip to Thailand 🙂
What a compact community – I will totally visit next time I visit Thailand!
Yea I needed more time in Panyi Village. It is a place that is not to be rushed but rather slowly explored, shop by shop.