Avoid downpours and exasperatingly hot temperatures by visiting in the dry season from November to February.
Getting there
Planes
Fly to Phuket International Airport, a 90-minute drive from Khao Lak, which receives regular international flights from dozens of destinations. There are frequent connections from Bangkok.
Automobiles
Parts of Phang Nga are very remote, so a car is handy for reaching those hard-to-find stretches of shore or exploring the verdant hinterland. Acquire some wheels in Phuket.