About Koh Panyee
A Muslim fishing village built on stilts in Phang Nga Bay, founded by seafaring families from Indonesia, with about 1,600 inhabitants. It is known for its floating football pitch and seafood restaurants.
Highlights
- Village on stilts
- Floating football pitch
- Seafood lunch
In depth on our site
Koh Panyee also has a full entry on our nature page, with more photos and tips.
When to visit Koh Panyee
Month by month: good, OK or less good, based on average rain and temperature (Khao Lak climate).
Best months: January, February.
- January Dry: about 42 mm on 5 rain days, max 32°C (Khao Lak climate)
- February Dry: about 30 mm on 4 rain days, max 33°C (Khao Lak climate)
- March Some rain: about 70 mm on 6 rain days, max 34°C (Khao Lak climate)
- April Some rain: about 155 mm on 14 rain days, max 34°C (Khao Lak climate)
- May Rainy season: about 345 mm on 22 rain days, max 32°C (Khao Lak climate)
- June Rainy season: about 340 mm on 21 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- July Rainy season: about 365 mm on 20 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- August Rainy season: about 400 mm on 22 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- September Rainy season: about 465 mm on 23 rain days, max 30°C (Khao Lak climate)
- October Rainy season: about 370 mm on 22 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- November Rainy season: about 210 mm on 15 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- December Some rain: about 65 mm on 7 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
Source: climate figures from our weather page: Weather and climate.
Practical information
- Location
- Phang Nga (Approximate location.) · 8.33530, 98.50347
- Type
- 🏘️ Village / old quarter
Opening hours and entry fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
Koh Panyee on the map
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