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     Phang Nga is the forest islands city because there aer more than 160 islands scattered in its bay that make the real maginficent topography both on land and in the sea.

     Focusing on the distance, Phang Nga lies 788 kilometres far from Bangkok. Its land and sea area include 4,170 square kilometres.

     The northern area of Phang Nga is close to Ranong province, and connected to Phuket at the southern end by Sarasin and Thao Thepkrasattri Bridge. The eastern side is next to Surratthani province, as the Andaman Sea of the Indian Ocean lies along the western coast

     The weather to be warm all year round. If really hot weather is not your style, the cool NE monsoon season, from November though March, is the least humid, and the cool breezes keep things comfortable. The average temperature is around 75?F to 89?F (24?C to 32?C) at this time.

     For sun lovers, the hottest time is from April through May, with temperatures ranging from 80?F to 95?F (27?C to 36?C). There are frequent short heavy thundery showers, offering welcome relief from the temperature and humidity. June, July and August is less hot, and though the weather is generally fine, there can be brief but heavy showers, with plenty of sunshine between downpours. Temperatures range between 70?F and 90?F (20?C to 33?C).

     During September and early October the monsoon sets in, but even then there are long intervals of sunshine between the heavy showers.

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