Khao Phing Kan / Ko Tapu (James Bond Island) is a landmark in Phang Nga, Phang Nga Province, Thailand, and a filming location for The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). It is owned by Royal Thai Government — Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (part of Ao Phang Nga National Park).
Location: Phang Nga, Phang Nga Province, Thailand
Verified facts
- Located in Phang Nga, Phang Nga Province
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11377, SRC-11378 - Appeared in The Man with the Golden Gun (movie, 1974)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11377, SRC-11378 - Appeared in Tomorrow Never Dies (movie, 1997)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11377, SRC-11517 - Historic designation: Part of Ao Phang Nga Marine National Park (established 1981)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11377, SRC-12235, SRC-12540 - Owned by Royal Thai Government — Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (part of Ao Phang Nga National Park) (since 1981)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13915, SRC-13916, SRC-11377, SRC-13994
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11377 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khao_Phing_Kan (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11378 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/m/Man-With-The-Golden-Gun.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11517 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/m/Man-With-The-Golden-Gun.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12235 — https://www.aleenta.com/blog/james-bond-island-in-ao-phang-nga-national-park/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12540 — Top Asia Tour — James Bond Island, Ao Phang Nga National Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13915 — https://amazingthailand.com/james-bond-island-khao-phing-kan-phang-nga-thailand (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13916 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ao_Phang_Nga_National_Park (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13994 — Thailand Tourism Directory (Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Royal Thai Government) — James Bond Isla (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Man with the Golden Gun filmed?
Khao Phing Kan / Ko Tapu (James Bond Island), in Phang Nga, Phang Nga Province, is a real-world filming location used for The Man with the Golden Gun. This property has also appeared on screen in Tomorrow Never Dies.
Where was Tomorrow Never Dies filmed?
Khao Phing Kan / Ko Tapu (James Bond Island), in Phang Nga, Phang Nga Province, is a real-world filming location used for Tomorrow Never Dies. This property has also appeared on screen in The Man with the Golden Gun.
Where is Khao Phing Kan / Ko Tapu (James Bond Island) located?
Khao Phing Kan / Ko Tapu (James Bond Island) is located in Phang Nga, Phang Nga Province.