Nature & scenery
Khao Phing Kan
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Khao Phing Kan is the limestone island where Phang Nga Bay visitors land to view the separate Ko Tapu sea stack, often grouped under the name James Bond Island.
Visiting essentials
Location
Kalai Subdistrict, Takua Thung, Phang NgaVisiting
Confirm the permitted boat route and landingAbout Khao Phing Kan
Khao Phing Kan is a limestone island in Ao Phang Nga National Park, within Kalai Subdistrict of Takua Thung District. Its leaning rock faces give the place its Thai name and distinguish the landmass from the slender Ko Tapu stack just offshore.
Setting and highlights
The two features are often promoted together as James Bond Island after their appearance in The Man with the Golden Gun. Visitors stand on Khao Phing Kan to look towards the stack; they are not standing on Ko Tapu itself.
Getting there
Boat excursions reach the island from mainland Phang Nga piers and from other bases around the bay. Check the actual departure point and whether the trip includes a landing, viewing from the boat or additional stops such as Ko Panyi.
Planning your visit
Follow the park's designated landing and visitor routes, and confirm current electronic-ticket and entry requirements. Rocks and steps can be slippery. The map reference identifies Khao Phing Kan itself, not the offshore stack or a surveyed boat-landing entrance.
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