About Ko Panyi Floating Village
Ko Panyi Floating Village is a stilt-built Muslim fishing village in Phang Nga Bay, Mueang Phang Nga District, Phang Nga Province. Established in the late 18th century, the entire community is built on stilts over shallow water against a limestone cliff. It is notable for its dense wooden walkways, floating football pitch, seafood restaurants, and traditional way of life, and is a major stop on Phang Nga Bay boat tours.
Visitors guide
Visitors arrive by longtail boat and explore a dense network of wooden walkways and stilt houses over the water. Expect narrow alleys lined with souvenir shops and seafood restaurants, a central mosque, a school, and the famous floating football field. The village is set against a towering limestone karst with views across Phang Nga Bay. Visitors can walk through the community, dine on fresh seafood, observe daily fishing life, and take photos of the bay and stilt architecture.
Key highlights
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Entire village built on stilts over Phang Nga Bay
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Famous floating football pitch home to Panyee FC
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Traditional Muslim fishing community and waterfront mosque
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Seafood restaurants with views of limestone karsts
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Wooden walkways and souvenir shops through the village
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Scenic setting within Ao Phang Nga National Park