South Thailand / Takua Pa
Takua Pa is a small town of Phang Nga Province, north of the town of Phang Nga. (Phang Nga Province and the town of Phang Nga must not be confused with Phangan Island near Ko Samui.)
Accommodation
Amarin;
7/5-8 Montri 2 Rd;
Tel 42-1534, 42-1083
52 rooms, sgl/dbl 200-300 (f, ac)
Phadung;
22-4 Montri 2 Rd, Tel 42-1132
35 rooms, sgl/dbl 100-200 (f, ac)
Chok Thawi;
86 Tambon Takua Pa
15 rooms, sgl/dbl 80-150 (f)
Extra;
30/3 Phetkasem Rd; Tel 42-1026
60 rooms, sgl/dbl 100-300 (f, ac)
Tan Prasert;
23/1-2 Klan-Kaew Rd
Tel 42-1173; 32 rooms, sgl/dbl 100-200 (f, ac)
Yan Yao;
136/2 Si Muang Rd, Tel 42-1219
25 rooms, sgl/dbl 100-220 (f, ac)
Kasem Suk;
82 Tambon Takua Pa
25 rooms, sgl/dbl 100-160 (f)
Kitti Phong;
136 Tambon Takua Pa
17 rooms, sgl/dbl 80-120 (f)
Suan Suk;
62 Tambon Takua Pa
11 rooms, sgl/dbl 80-160 (f)
Takola Hotel ;
178/6-8 Tambon Takua Pa
10 rooms, sgl/dbl 80-140 (f)
Thawi Suk;
100 Tambon Takua Pa
9 rooms, sgl/dbl 80-120 (f)
Places of Interest
Stone Carvings from Ramayana Epic
Wat Khong near Kapong (south of Takua Pa) is believed to have been the site of the ancient town of Takua Pa, and fine stone carvings of the God Narayana, King Laksha and Queen Sita of the Ramayana Epic can be seen. They are the oldest works of art found in Phang Nga Province and it is presumed that Kaling Kharat tribal people who once lived along the Indian Ocean coast made the carvings.
Ancient Town of Ban Thung
There are several ruins left in the area presumed to be the remnants of the first town constructed by ancient Indian settlers to the region. The ruins are near Ko Kho Khao, 15km (9mi) from Khura Buri. Khura Buri is a small town, some 40km (25mi) north of Takua Pa.
Surin Marine National Park
The islands’ most attractive features are long, beautiful beaches with smooth, white sand, lines of perfect shallow water coral reefs, and its inhabitants, the sea Gypsies. Surin Marine National Park, in the Andaman Sea and under the administration of Khura Buri, covers an area of approximately 135sqkm (52sqmi). To reach the park, the most convenient and fastest way is by boat from Ban Hun Lad near Khura Buri (4-5hrs). The most suitable time to visit the park is from December to March. The National Park Division, Forestry Department provides bungalows; reservations can be made under Bkk Tel 579-0529, 579-4842.
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