🇹🇭 Phang Nga, Thailand
Beach Shack
📍 77/8, Phang Nga, 82190
Your stay — Beach Shack
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดพนัสนิคม (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
พิพิธภัณฑ์สึนามิ — 438 m · ~5 min walk
Moo Moo Cabaret Bar — 344 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 561 m · ~7 min walk
Pharmacy — 489 m · ~6 min walk
เฮิบ เคอรี แอน ที — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
SuperRich or other exchange booths in Phang Nga town give better rates than airports or hotels; avoid bureaux at Phuket Airport and touristy areas.
Visa/Mastercard accepted at larger shops and hotels, but cash is king at markets, street stalls, and smaller restaurants; contactless is becoming more common in chain stores.
Not expected or necessary—round up taxi fares or leave small change at nicer restaurants (2-5%); hotel staff appreciate 20-50 baht if they carry bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local-style iced coffee (oliang) or instant coffee from street stalls or 7-Eleven: 20-40 THB.
Rice or noodle dish from a local kitchen (khao rad gang or pad thai): 40-60 THB.
Simple stir-fry or curry with rice at a family-run place: 60-100 THB per main.
Phang Nga town has a compact night market near the clock tower and along the riverfront; also look for stalls outside the main market during the day.
Tesco Lotus Express, 7-Eleven, and a small local Makro in Phang Nga town are the main budget supermarkets.
Phang Nga town's day market (talat sot) has cheap T-shirts, shorts, and sarongs; for better selection, head to Phuket's weekend market or a mall.
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) runs around Phang Nga town for ~20 THB; budget way from Phuket Airport is a combination of bus to Phuket town (100 THB) then songthaew to Phang Nga (80-100 THB).
Eat at food stalls near the river market rather than tourist-facing spots; rent a motorbike (200-300 THB/day) to explore the area, but check insurance; negotiate group tours for Phang Nga Bay at the pier rather than booking online.
Good to know — Phang Nga
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · THB
Emergency Contacts
Phang NgaTourist Police (English): 1155. Local ambulance/private hospital: Bangkok Hospital Phang Nga +66 76 410 222. General emergency line: 112 (24-hour, English assistance available). Phang Nga is small; for serious emergencies, head to Takua Pa (20 min) or Phuket (1.5 hr).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phang Nga, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Beach Shack
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 561 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy — 489 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Phang Nga Town Centre → Similana Resort
💡 Flag down a red songthaew heading north on Phet Kasem Road. Drivers expect a shared fare, but you can pay for the whole truck (200 THB) if you're in a hurry. No fixed stops—just tell the driver the resort name.
Phang Nga Town Rental Shops (e.g., near the clock tower) → Similana Resort and surrounds
💡 Get an International Driving Permit before you go—police checkpoints are common. The road to the resort is easy, but avoid riding after dark as there are no streetlights. Fuel up at a pump near the bridge for 40 THB.
Phuket Bus Terminal 2 (Rassada) → Phang Nga Town Bus Station
💡 Buy your ticket at the counter for the air-con bus. From Phang Nga station, take a songthaew (20 THB) or a motorbike taxi (50 THB) to Similana Resort—it's 3 km out of town.
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Similana Resort, Phang Nga
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi at the airport's official stand outside arrivals to avoid haggling. The 800 baht price is for a standard car; bigger groups pay more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Beach Shack?
Check-in at Beach Shack is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Beach Shack?
Rice or noodle dish from a local kitchen (khao rad gang or pad thai): 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Beach Shack?
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) runs around Phang Nga town for ~20 THB; budget way from Phuket Airport is a combination of bus to Phuket town (100 THB) then songthaew to Phang Nga (80-100 THB).
Top Attractions in Phang Nga
💡 Go early (around 17:00) to grab a table at the Muslim curry stalls near the clock tower—try the roti with yellow curry for 30 baht.
💡 Wear covered shoes and bring a torch—the cave floor is uneven and dark beyond the main chamber. Temple donations are optional but appreciated.
💡 Hire a kayak from a local operator near Bang Rong Pier for around 300 baht per person—cheaper than the official tours and you dodge the crowds.
💡 The museum (free entry) is open 09:00-16:00, but call ahead—hours change seasonally. Grab iced coffee from a street vendor for 15 baht while you walk.
💡 Bring your own food and water—there's only one basic shop near the entrance. The park entry is free, but parking costs 20 baht for motorbikes.