Transport
Phang Nga
Songthaews
These are pickup trucks with benches in the back that operate like shared taxis. They run fixed routes and are a cheap way to travel short distances within the province or between nearby towns.
Rental Cars/Motorbikes
Renting a car or motorbike gives you the freedom to explore Thailand at your own pace. There are several rental shops in the provinces where you can rent vehicles for daily or longer-term use.
Motorbike Taxis
For short distances within the town, motorbike taxis are a common and convenient option.
Longtails
[Longtail at Khao Sok] The longtail boat is Thailand's contribution to maritime transport
National Buses
The national bus service also runs buses along route 4
Local Buses
The local bus service is basically songthaews running along route 4
Motorbike Taxis
.Not the safest way to travel but they are a convenient option for short trips
From the Airport
The first challenge for visitors to Phang Nga is getting there. Phang Nga does not have its own airport so most people arrive at Phuket Airport (or a bit further away at Krabi Airport). A taxi ride from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak will take around 1-hour and will cost 1,500 to 2,000-baht. However if your flight arrives in the early hours of the morning when there are fewer taxis around you may find they are willing to take advantage of the situation by charging vastly inflated prices.
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.