Explore Ban Tha Khao in Thailand
Ban Tha Khao in the region of Phangnga is a town in Thailand - some 408 mi or ( 657 km ) South of Bangkok , the country's capital city .
Current time in Ban Tha Khao is now 06:11 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Bangkok " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Ban Lo Pa Ret, Ban Ko Boi Yai, Wiang Sa, Trang, and Thung Song. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Ban Lo Pa Ret . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Ban Tha Khao ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Koh Hong
A typical day trip to Koh Hong, Thailand takes in 5 of the most beautiful beaches. Traveling early from Koh Yao Yai helps to avoid the crowds...see more at www.heimatgardens.com ..
Inner Peace Retreat in Thailand , June 2011 - Peace Revolution
This is a story of a group of young Peace Activists who have a dream to bring about peace in the world. They have discovered inner peace in themselves from ancient wisdom that have changed their lives ..
Thailand aerials
Shot by Hexacopter XL, Canon 550D, gimbal by Kefir. For more information visit www.copter8.com ..
Snorkeling in Koh Yao Noi
Snorkeling in Koh Yao Noi, Thailand 2009 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Ko Yao Yai (island)
Ko Yao Yai (island) is the largest island in the Ko Yao Archipelago. The island group is situated in the Phang Nga Bay in the Phang Nga province of Thailand. Ko Yao Yai means Big Yao Island. The other main island of the group is Ko Yao Noi (Little Yao Island), located off Ko Yao Yai's northern side and separated from it by a narrow sound. The population of Ko Yao Yai is about 8,000, whereas the population of Ko Yao Noi is about 4,500. The population is mostly Sunni Muslim.
Located at 8.00 98.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Phang Nga Bay
Phang Nga Bay is a 400 km² bay in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the Malay peninsula of southern Thailand. Since 1981, an extensive section of the bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. The Park is situated in Phang Nga Province, at 08°17'N 098°36'E. Limestone cliffs with caves, collapsed cave systems and archaeological sites are found about Phang Nga Bay. Some 10,000 years ago, when sea levels were lower, one could walk from Phuket and Krabi.
Located at 8.28 98.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Thai Airways Flight 365
Thai Airways Flight 365 was a Thai Airways Company Boeing 737-2P5 with registration number HS-TBC. Flight 365 was on a scheduled flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport on 31 August 1987. On this flight there were a total of 83 people: 74 passengers and 9 crew. The Boeing 737 was delivered to Thai Airways in 1980 and had no previous adverse incident history. The meteorological conditions were good as Flight 365 approached Phuket International Airport.
Located at 8.13 98.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Khao Phing Kan
Khao Phing Kan or Ko Khao Phing Kan (เกาะเขาพิงกัน) is a pair of islands on the west coast of Thailand, in the Phang Nga Bay, Andaman Sea. About 40 metres from its shores lies a 20 metres (66 ft) tall islet Ko Tapu or Khao Tapu. The island is a part of the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Since 1974, when it was featured in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, it is popularly called James Bond Island.
Located at 8.28 98.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Thailand Route 44
Route 44 (44) is part of land bridge project running across the Kra Isthmus. It starts at intersection with Phetkasem highway, Route 4, in Krabi Province, running northeast, and ends at intersection with Route 401 in Surat Thani Province. It roughly follows the route that a centuries-discussed Thai Canal might follow, if ever built.
Located at 8.30 98.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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