Phang-nga Naval Base

The Phang-nga Naval Base (Thai: ฐานทัพเรือพังงา, RTGS: Than Thap Ruea Phang-nga) is a base of the Royal Thai Navy, under the Third Naval Area Command. It sits on the Andaman Sea coast, in Thai Mueang district of Phang-nga province, just south of Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park and the resort town of Khao Lak. It operates the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, which also serves as a tourist attraction.[1]

In 2025, during the Trump tariff talks, rumours circulated that the United States was seeking to establish a naval presence at the Phang-nga Base.[2]

References

  1. ^ "ศูนย์อนุรักษ์พันธุ์เต่าทะเล ฐานทัพเรือพังงา แหล่งเรียนรู้คุณค่าของ "เต่าทะเลไทย"". Manager Online (in Thai). 16 June 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  2. ^ Sanglee, Tita (23 July 2025). "Is the US About to Establish a Military Base in Thailand?". The Diplomat. Retrieved 1 September 2025.

8°34.5′N 98°13.5′E / 8.5750°N 98.2250°E / 8.5750; 98.2250

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