On 25 February 2026, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, met with Mr. Pairat Petchyuan, Governor of Phang Nga Province, and relevant agencies at the Phang Nga Provincial Hall. Given Phang Nga's tourism potentials with its geographical strengths as a destination for relaxation and recreational activities, including pristine and beautiful beaches and nature, both sides agreed to work together to further promote Phang Nga among foreign tourists, including from the ROK, as a destination for wellness tourism for honeymoon couples, family vacation, and seniors. They also discussed exploring opportunities with airlines and tour operators to expand travel options to Phang Nga, such as launching direct flights and charter services on the South Korea-Krabi route, allowing onwards travel by car or bus to Phang Nga.

Ambassador Tanee extended an invitation to the private sector from Phang Nga Province to participate in Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2026, which will be held in Seoul in May 2026, and the IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum 2026, scheduled for July 2026, with the aim to promote tourist attractions and geographically indicated (GI) products such as Sarika durians, Thip Phang Nga mangosteens, Koh Yao sea cucumbers, and other promising products from Phang Nga Province, including oil palm, Koh Yao dried fish, and mud crab. These events will provide opportunities for Phang Nga entrepreneurs to expand product exports to South Korea.