Taxis and Tuk Tuks
This is one area where Phang Nga is very similar to Phuket. The taxi services tend to organise themselves into groups and run their services like a cartel. They try to discourage competition from public transport options. The bus services are therefore much more aimed at the locals than for tourists.
There are no taxi meters in Phang Nga (apart from those coming from Phuket Airport). There are local taxis and songthaews (vans with two benches in the back). Fares are around 100B for a short journey. It costs around 200B for journeys between the villages of Khao Lak and more to go further. You can negotiate fares to hire a taxi for the day if you want to tour around. Expect to pay 1,000B to 2,000B depending on how far you want to go.
Remember to always agree the fare before you start the trip.
Remember to always agree the fare before you start the trip.