Khao Phing Kan / Ko Tapu (James Bond Island) is a heritage property in Phang Nga, Phang Nga Province, Thailand seen on screen in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974).
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
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)
How we verify
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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.