Phang Nga community offers first-hand experience of a simple life

Now tourists can take a longtail boat around Phang Nga Bay and enjoy not just the area’s scenic beauty but also get a close-up view of the simple lives led by the Thai-Muslim population.

"Homestays are available for those who want to stay overnight, and people can feast on seafood sold at affordable prices. There is also a variety of goods people can take back as souvenirs, such as tie-dye cloth and processed seafood,” the community leader said.

It is expected that Thailand’s tourism industry will take at least a year to recover in the fallout of the Covid-19 outbreak.