▷▷▷Travel in Thailand [Ko Tapu] James Bond Island A distinctive feature of Phang Nga Bay is the sheer limestone cliffs that jut vertically out of the emerald green water

Travel in Thailand [Ko Tapu] James Bond Island  A distinctive feature of Phang Nga Bay is the sheer limestone cliffs that jut vertically out of the emerald green water

James Bond Island and Koh Pannyi are two of the most famous places in the bay. By far the best way to enjoy the spectacular scenery, with only brief encounters with the tourist crowds as James Bond and Koh Pannyi is to take one of the boat trips from the northern part of Phuket. A leisurely day trip cruising through the dramatic limestone islands, occasionally stopping to enjoy quiet beaches, is far more rewarding than the standard bus tour boat. Siam exclusive offers tours aboard a junk through Phang Nga Bay, or the day or at bedtime.

Travel in Thailand [Ko Tapu] James Bond Island

This famous landmark first found its place on the international scene thanks to his starring role in the James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun". And it is here that seem to take all the tourists - at once. The entire area surrounding this island with its signature rocky outcrop is truly spectacular, but most of the bus tour visitors the main road for an hour on the same worn path. An integral part of this tour is lunch at Koh Pannyee.

Koh Pannyee (Sea Gypsy Island)

It is an extraordinary country, all built on stilts over the water and a giant monolith of rock keep your back. At lunch time, up to 3,000 tourists visiting James Bond Island are encouraged to eat and buy handicrafts. Once the tourists leave the community closes its restaurants and novelty stores and is transformed from a tourist trap in a quiet fishing community.