Sunrise With Sea And Mountain In Fishing Village Bangpat Stock Image

In Phang Nga province, an entire community built on stilts has emerged from the mangrove trees. Bang Pat, situated an hour and a half north of Phuket, is connected to the mainland by a 300-metre-long bridge. Boats are a necessity, and a way of life for the community. During low tide, fisherman walk on the mud flats between the stilt houses, and the mangrove trees look like they have been planted on land. When the tide comes up high, the stilts disappear, and the trees are back under the water of the Andaman Sea. The community’s aim? Mangrove tree conservation. Every month a family plants another mangrove tree, ensuring the rejuvenation of the forest. The people here are mostly fisherman, and many are Muslim. They have hearts of gold and are more than happy to share their knowledge with fellow travellers. Bang Pat is a small village located just north of Phuket. Consisting entirely of wood houses on stilts, the whole community is set right on the water and connected to the mainland by a small bridge. Residents move around by boat, which is used not only as a means of transportation, but also to earn a living (almost all residents are fishermen).