Port of Phang-Nga

The approach to Phang-Nga is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ban Thap Lamu Directional B Lighthouse at 20.3 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Ban Thap Lamu (20.7 NM WNW), Ban Thap Lamu No. 2 (21 NM NW), Khao Lak (21.7 NM NW), Krabi B (31.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Phang-Nga is situated on the Andaman Sea in TH. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Phang-Nga (THPHA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for THPHA on the live map.

The Port of Phang-Nga is a port in TH. Its UN/LOCODE is THPHA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, TH, are the ISO country code for TH. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Phang-Nga operates in the UTC+7 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.