Phang Nga
Thailand's most dramatic bay
- Region
- Southern Thailand (Andaman Coast)
- Typical salary
- ฿30,000–38,000
- Cost of living
- Low
- Vibe
- Quiet, authentic, wild
- Best for
- Immersion, divers, nature lovers
Phang Nga is home to one of the world's most spectacular seascapes: Phang Nga Bay, with its hundreds of limestone islands, sea caves and the famous "James Bond Island". Inland, the ancient rainforest of Khao Sok National Park waits.
Teaching in Phang Nga
Phang Nga offers authentic small-town teaching at government and private schools, especially around Khao Lak and Takua Pa. It's ideal if you want to be part of a local community and really immerse yourself in Thai life.
Life in Phang Nga
Quiet golden beaches at Khao Lak, world-class diving at the Similan and Surin islands, and jungle treks and lake bungalows in Khao Sok. Phuket's airport and shopping are only an hour away.
Figures are indicative and vary by school, city and experience.
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