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Ranong

Ranong is the first southern province on the western coast, located 568 kilometers from Bangkok. It is known for its long rainy season, which lasts for 8 months each year. A mountainous and heavily forested province. It was originally settled by the Hokkian Chinese, and their strong influence remains evident in the town. Ranong town is also a gateway to Myanmar, with colorful longboats ferrying produce and people across the narrow divide that separates the two countries. Ranong contains resource of tin and various natural attraction such as; hot springs, mangrove forest and peaceful island.

Ranong is administratively divided into 5 Amphoe: Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Amphoe Kapoe, Amphoe Kra Buri (with the Kra Isthmus which is the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula with a length of 50 km.), Amphoe La-un, and Amphoe Suk Samran. Distances from Amphoe Mueang Ranong to Other Districts Amphoe Kra Buri 57 km. Amphoe La-un 43 km. Amphoe Kapoe 52 km. Amphoe Suk Samran 85 km. Distances from Ranong to other Provinces Chumphon 117 km. Surat Thani 193 km. Phang-nga 226 km. Krabi 296 km. Phuket 300 km. HOW TO GET THERE

By Car From Bangkok use highway 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) Turn left at the Wang Manao T-junction and follow Highway 4 (Phetchakasem Road) through Phetchaburi province, Cha-am, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thap Sakae untill reach the intersection to Chumphon town (Pathomphon Intersection at Km. 499) turn right onto Highway 4, passing Amphoe Kra Buri and Amphoe La-un, total distance of 568 km.

By Bus There are air-conditioned buses from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal on Borommaratchachonnani Road to Ranong everyday. For more information,

Transport Company Limited Tel. 1490, 0 2422 4444, 0 2894 6122, www.transport.co.th Chok Anan Tour Tel. 08 1970 3500, 08 1970 0492, Ranong Office Tel. 0 7781 1337, 0 7781

2128 New Mit Tour Tel. 0 2281 6939, 0 2894 6115, Ranong Office Tel. 0 7781 1140, 0 7781 1410 Sombat Tour Tel. 0 2894 6050-1, Ranong Office Tel. 0 7782 6425-6, 09 0665 6636 By Train There is no train running directly from Bangkok to Ranong. Visitors travelling by train

can get off at Chumphon Station and connect with the Chumphon–Ranong bus for another 122 km. For more information, please contact State Railway of Thailand at Tel. 1690 www.railway.co.th.

By Air Flight between Bangkok–Ranong depart from Donmueang Airport. For more information, please contact

Nok Air Tel. 1318, 0 2900 9955 www.nokair.com Ranong Airport Office at Tel. 0 7786 2229, 0 7786 2252

Transportation in Town

Visitors can use a “Song Thaeo” service (Local Taxi Service) or motorcycle within the municipality area of Ranong by starting from the Ranong Market (Talat Sot Thetsaban Mueang) station during 06.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. everyday on the following routes:

Route 1: Talat Tha Mueang–Talat Sot Thetsaban–Police Station–Krung Thai Bank Route 2: Around the town–Hot Springs–Rueang Rat Road Route 3: Tin Smelter–Talat Phama (Burmese Market)–Talat Sot Thetsaban-Rattanakosin Road–

Fish Dock (Pier to Ko Song or Victoria Point) Transportation to other Provinces

There are regular bus services to other provinces; Krabi, Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Hatyai, Departures are from Ranong Bus Terminal (near Esso Oil Station), Tel. 0 7781 0299

Rungkit Tour: Ranong-Chumpon/ Ranong-Phuket Tel. 0 7781 2324

ATTRACTIONS Amphoe Mueang Ranong (อําเภอเมืองระนอง)

Rattana Rangsan Throne Hall (พระราชวังรัตนรังสรรค) is located at the Rattana Rangsan foothill, Tambon Khao Niwet. This throne hall was re-built in memory of royal visits by 3 kings; namely, King Rama V the Great (1890), King Rama VI (1909), and King Rama VII (1928). It is an essential tourist spot of Ranong province, It was built of teakwood and iron wood. On display inside the throne hall include royal chambers of King Rama V (3rd Fl.) and the Queen (2nd Fl.), totally 6 rooms: a pentagon building, an audience hall, a connection bridge between the royal office area and the pentagon building, royal accessories, and lanterns.

Open Tuesday-Sunday and official holiday from 08.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m., Admission fee 100 Baht. For more information, please contact Mueang Ranong Municipality, Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7782 1906, 0 7782 6324

Governor’s Residence (บานคายเจาเมืองหรือจวนเจาเมืองระนอง) is located on Rueangrat road. The Ranong Governor’s Residence was constructed in the time of Phraya Damrong Sucharit Mahison Phakdi (Kho Su Chiang) after the Chinese Coolie Rebellion in 1877. This residence was declared a national ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department on 18 December, 1996. The fascinating part is the Na Ranong’s Family Ancestors’ Shrine. Besides that, there is also a stone which was engraved with King Rama V’s words. Open from 07.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. For more information, please contact Mr. Koson Na Ranong, Tel. 08 1956 0008 or Mueang Ranong Municipality, Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7781 1167, 0 7782 1906.

Wat Suwan Khiri or Wat Na Mueang (วัดสุวรรณคีรี-วัดหนาเมือง) is located on Chat Chaloem road, Tambon Khao Niwet. It contains a Burmese style pagoda with 10 metres in height, which was built by a Burmese. Visitors can spend time to see a beautiful standing Buddha image clad in a decorated robe enshrined in the main ordination hall.

Raksawarin Hot Springs and Public Park (บอน้ํารอนและสวนสาธารณะรักษะวาริน) is located on Chol Ra-u Road, Tambon Bangrin. In 1890, when King Rama V the Great visited Ranong, he named the road to the hot springs “Thanon Chon Ra-u”–literally “hot springs road”. There are 3 natural spring pools called, Bo Pho (the Father), Bo Mae (the Mother), and Bo Luk (the Child). The temperature of the water in the pools remains constant at about 65°C. The water is both suitable for bathing, and the pools are also recommended for medical treatment. This pool is one of the various sources of water that was used to make the holy water for the Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King’s 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary in 1987. Moreover, surrounding the hot springs is a deep shaded forest called “Raksawarin”, where rest pavilions and wash rooms have been provided for the visitor’s comfort. For more information, please contact Mueang Ranong Municipality Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7781 1167

To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality take Highway no. 4005 (Chon Ra-u Road) around 1 km. the hot spring located on the right.

Wat Hat Som Paen (วัดหาดสมแปน) is located at Mu 3 Tambon Hat Som Paen. The interesting thing to visit is the plenty of “Pla Phluang” or Mahseer Barb; villagers believe that Pla Phluang is the venerated fish. Besides feeding the fish, visitors can also pay respect to the image of Luangpho Khlai who was much revered by southerners and passed away at this temple.

To get there: From Ranong Municipality take Highway no. 4005 (Chon Ra-u Road) around 9 km. The temple located on the left or 6 km. from Raksawarin Public Park.

Ranong Canyon (ระนองแคนยอน) is located near Ban Thung Kha, Tambon Hat Som Paen, Ranong Canyon is one of the most suitable places for relaxing. It is surrounded by fascinating mountains and white stones which have been used for making sanitary ware. Visitors can feel the sunlight in the morning and spend time feeding various kinds of fish.

To get there: Take Highway no. 4005 the same route as Raksawarin Hot Springs and 3 km. from Wat Hat Som Paen. Lamnam Kra Buri National Park (อุทยานแหงลําน้ํากระบุรี) is located at 130 Mu 3 Ban Hin Chang, Tambon Paknam, covering an area of 2,061,278 rai in Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Amphoe Kra Buri and Amphoe La-un of Ranong province. Encompassing a moist everygreen forest area with biodiversity of flora and fauna, it was proclaimed a national park on 21 April 1999 Accommodation, camping ground and welfare shops are available nearby the Park’s headquarters. Admission is 100 Baht. For more information, please contact Lamnam Kra Buri National Park Headquater Tel. 0 7798 9817. To get there: Take Highway No. 4 (Phetchakasem Road) and turn right at Km. 595 for approximately 1 km. to the Park. It is 18 km. from Ranong. Place of Interest in the National Park Khao Hin Chang Viewpoint (จุดชมวิวเขาหินชาง) overlooks the Kra Buri River, islands, mangrove forests, and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The distance to the viewpoint is about 5 km. and it is accessible both on foot and by car. Visitors should contact the Pak ranger for guidance. Kra Buri River or Park Chan River (แมน้ํากระบุรีหรือแมน้ําปากจั่น) runs through the Park into the Andaman Sea and forms a natural border between Myanmar and Thailand. Cruising along the river is available to admire the scenery on both sides, which comprise mangrove forests, undulating mountains and 6 islands of intact mangrove forest in the middle of the river; namely, Ko Siat, Ko Khwang, Ko Yao, Ko Chon, Ko Pling, and Ko Nok Plao. Ko Yao and Ko Khwang, inparticular, are of

historical importance, as they used to be a stronghold of the Japanese army during World War II. A long tunnel was bored around the islands at that time to store armaments and serve as bunkers. Along the tunnel walls, there are small niches to hold lamps and candles and also sleeping spaces for soldiers. Visitors to Ko Yao and Ko Khwang are required to contact the Park ranger for guidance, as the entry into the tunnel may be obstructed by hide tide. A cruise for 10 people running for approximately 1 hour along the Kra Buri River is available at Tha Khrop and Tha Pho, which are piers located about 2 km. and 7 km. from the park headquarters, respectively. For more information, please Tel. 0 7798 9817.

Namtok Punyaban (น้ําตกปุญญบาล) is located at Mu 1, Tambon Bang Non. Formerly known as Namtok Setkuat, this 20-metre high waterfall, visible on the right-hand side from the road. It is especially beautiful in the rainy season when a lot of water cascades down and splashes on the rocks below. There is a 300 m. nature trail with 2 more levels of the water along the routes; namely, Namtok Ton Mai Phai, the second level, and Namtok Ton Ton Foen, the third level. The ground level is suitable for recreation because there is a restaurants, souvenir shops and car park area provided for tourists.

To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality take Highway No. 4 (Phetchakasem Road) until reaching Km. 597. The waterfall is on the roadside on the right. There are directional signs along the route.

Phon Rang Hot Spring (บอน้ํารอนพรรั้ง) is located at Mu 3 Ban Phon Rang, Tambon Ngao. Hot Spring is under the supervision of the Namtok Ngao National Park surrounded by hills and some natural water sources. Water from this hot spring has been used for medical treatment for tourists. Open during 06.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. Admission fee 100 Baht. Accommodation is available. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 7786 2103, 08 9288 9153.

To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality take highway no. 4 around 12 km. and turn left another 2 km at Chaloemprakiet park.

Phukhao Ya (Grass Hill) or Khao Hua Lan (Bald Hill) (ภูเขาหญา หรือ เขาหัวลาน) is located in Tambon Ngao. This hill is something of an anomaly, as it is completely treeless, being covered instead by a thick blanket of grass. From November-April the grass were dry and brown, but from May-October were green.

To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality take highway no. 4 (the same route as Phon Rang Hot Spring) around 13 km. opposite site of Namtok Ngao National Park.

Namtok Ngao National Park (อุทยานแหงชาติน้ําตกหงาว) is located in Tambon La-un, Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Amphoe Sawi, Amphoe Thung Tako, Amphoe Lang Suan, and Amphoe Phato of Chumphon Province, Namtok Ngao National Park covers a total area of approximately 417,500 Rai. It was declared a national park on 3 June, 1999. The steep Ngao Waterfall can be seen from a great distance away because of its commanding height. The area is home to a unique endemic species of crab known as “Pu Chao Fa”. These crabs are easily recognised by their white bodies and dark purple mouths. They live in crevices or under dry leaves along the banks of the small creeks which run from the waterfall. For more information, please Tel. 0 7784 8181, 0 7781 0651-2 www.dnp.go.th

To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality, take Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Ratchakrut), for a distance of approximately 13 km., then turn left for another 2 km.

Research and development of mangroves and coastal forests Ranong (ศูนยวิจัยและพัฒนาทรัพยากรปาชายเลนและชายฝงจังหวัดระนอง) is located at Mu 4, Tambon Ngao. This research centre is

located approximately 19 km. from Ranong’s city. It has been declared a World Biosphere Reserve Zone by UNESCO. Mangrove nature trail with sign along 850 metres is provided. Many species of marine life come to the mangrove to mate, incubate their eggs, and care for their young offspring until they are strong enough to face the perils of the open sea. For more information Tel. 0 7784 8391.

Namtok Ton Phet (น้ําตกโตนเพชร) is located at Mu 4, Tambon Ratchakrut. This 11-tiered waterfall is surrounded by moist evergreen forest with Ranong’s highest Phota Chong Dong Mountains being the source of water; each tier of the falls cascades down boulders all year round. For visitors who want to visit, please contact the local villagers for guide directly.

To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality take hightway no. 4 (Ranong–Phang-nga route), turn left at Km. 641 for approximately 2 km., then take a walk for around 1.5 km.

Governor’s Cemetery (สุสานเจาเมืองระนอง) is located at Rakangthong hill, Tambon Bangnon. This Chinese cemetery of Phraya Rattanasetthi (Kho Su Chiang), Ranong’s first governor, is situated on a piece of land dedicated by King Rama V the Great. There are 3 tiers of stone platform with steps leading up to the grave with antique granite sculptures of Chinese noblemen, horses, goats, and lions on both sides.

To get there: 1 km. from Muang Ranong Municipality on Highway No. 4004 (Ranong-Pak Nam). Ranong Customs Pier and The King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary Lighthouse (ประภาคาร

เฉลิมพระเกียรติ ๘๐ พรรษา) is located at Mu 5 Ban Khao Nang Hong, Tambon Paknam. This lighthouse was build on the occasion of His Majesty the King Rama IX 80th Birthday Anniversary. It is part of port customs as eight-side shape, high 48.5 metres with nine floor. The top of lighthouse is 360 degree viewpoint of Andaman. Open during 09.00 a.m.-7.00 p.m.

Muko Ranong National Park (อุทยานแหงชาติหมูเกาะระนอง) is located at 192 Mu 4. Tambon Ngao, was formerly known as Muko Phayam National Park and renamed by the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department on 23 February, 2010. It covers a coastal area, which in cludes everygreen forests, mangrove forests and beaches on Ko Bang Chak, Ko Yio, Ko Sai Dam etc, and an off-the-coast area, which includes Ko Chang, Ko Thalu, Ko Ta Khrut, Ko Mo, Ko Pring, Ko Rai, Ko Fai Mai etc. For information on renting a boat to these islands, please contact Muko Ranong National Park Tel. 0 7781 3828, 07781 3840-1.

To get there: From Ranong take highway no. 4 (Phetchakasem Road), the Ranong Takua Pa route, approximately 14 km. to reach Tambon Ngao and turn right onto the Ban Lang-Hua Thanon route for about 4 km. to the Park’s headquarters.

Place of interest in the National Park Hat Hin Ngam (หาดหินงาม) is a beach on Ko Fai Mai (เกาะไฟไหม), a small island covered with a

moist everygreen forest located off the coast in the same direction as Ko Chang. It features a beach of round pebbles in various colors that glisten beautifully in the sunlight when washed by the waves.

Hat Sai Dam (หาดทรายดํา) is a beach on Ko Sai Dam (เกาะทรายดํา), an island inhabited by a large century-old community earning a living from rubber plantation and fruit orchard. The island is scenic with forested and rocky topography, and features the outstanding Hat Sai Dam, which is a vast stretch of black sand beach formed by a deposit of rotten wood and mangrove leaves over a long period of time. There is also Leam Makham (แหลมมะขาม), a cape with an intact mangrove

ecosystem, offering a 4-km. nature trail. To the south of the island is located Ao Po (อาวปอ), a serene inlet eith a scenic view of the mangrove forest.

Hat Sai Daeng (หาดทรายแดง), a beach of brick red sand caused by a long-time deposit of decayed shells.

To get there: From Ranong, follow highway no. 4 (Phetchakasem Road) on the Ranong-Ban Tha Chang route for a distance of 14 km., continue on the Ban Tha Chang-Tha Ton Son route for 3 km. and rent a boat from the villagers to the island, which takes 35 minutes.

By bus: From Ranong Bus Terminal, Take the Ranong-Ban Tha Chang bus and connect to a local bus routeing Ban Tha Chang-Tha Ton Son.

Ko Thalu (เกาะทะลุ) features a pile of naturally-sculpted archways that form a stone bridge and beautiful corals around the island.

Ko Chang (เกาะชาง) is located on the south west, 20 km. from Mueang Ranong Municipality. The island covers an area of 18 sq. km. The local people make their living by fishing, growing cashew nuts and stink beans or Sato, and farming rubber plantations. Moreover, Ko Chang is also home of the small-sized Oriental Pied Hornbills called “Nok Kaek” in Thai, which fly between Ko Chang and nearby islands. Various activities are available on Koh Chang; such as, trekking to hilltop viewpoints, sightseeing biking, herbal steam at Wat Koh Chang, hornbill watching, enjoy pure nature and the relaxed traditional spirit of the southern Thai people at Ko Chang. Accommodation are available.

To get there: Ko Chang can be reached within 1 hour by a long-tail boat at Paknam Municipality pier. There are boats leaving for Ko Chang 3 times a day at 09.30 a.m. / 12.30 p.m. / 02.00 pm., and on a return trip at 08.30 a.m. / 01.00 p.m. The long-tail boat fee starts at 200 Baht per person. For more information Tel. 08 7277 7177, 09 8670 1079.

Ko Phayam (เกาะพยาม) has a total area of approximately 35 sq. km. and 4 km. from Ko Chang. Local people make their living on fishing, growing cashew nuts, and farming rubber. Ko Phayam has lots of good activities for tourists; such as, fishing, snorkeling, cycling, etc. There are tidal mangrove forests with lots of wildlife, including the local sea gypsy tribe; also on this island there are several resorts offering accommodation for visitors. The best period for travelling during November-May.

To get there: Take a long-tail boat from Paknam Municipality Pier, take 2 hours, time starts at 09.30 a.m./ 02.00 p.m. The return time is 08.30 a.m./ 02.00 p.m./ 03.00 p.m. Transfer fee 200 Baht/person. For speed boat take 45 minute, time start 07.00 a.m.-05.30 p.m. The return time is 07.40 a.m.-05.00 p.m. Tranfer fee 350 Baht/person. For more information, Tel. 0 7781 6377, 08 7277 7177, 09 8670 1079.

Hat Chan Damri (หาดชาญดําริ) is located 9 km. from Mueang Ranong, along Highway No. 4004 (Ranong–Pak Nam). The small beach with the best good location for watching Ranong’s sunsets. The beach is also a pier where tourists can travel to other islands in Andaman Sea offshore Ranong Province. Such as Victoria Point or Ko Song in Myanmar

Victoria Point or Ko Song (วิคตอเรียพอยท หรือ เกาะสอง) is a small town in southern part of Myanmar, Victoria Point. It takes around 15 minutes by a long-tail boat. Ko Song offers visitors a variety of local products, souvenirs such as wicker basketry, lacquer ware and gems. At this point you must inform the immigration authorities. For more information, please contact Ranong Immigration Bureau Tel. 0 7782 1216

Amphoe Kra Buri Royal Initials Rocks (ศิลาสลักพระปรมาภิไธย) is located in Tambon Pak Chan, there is the Royal

Initials Rock of King Rama V the Great. His initials "Cho Po Ro” was inscribed on the rock during his royal visit to this place on 21 April, 1890, in an elephant and horse procession from Chumphon. On 7 March, 1959, King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit visited their subjects here and their royal initials "Pho Po Ro" and "So Ko" were carved on the rock as well.

Kho Khot Kra or Kra Isthmus (คอคอดกระ หรือ ก่ิวกระ) is located at Ban Thap Li, Tambon Mamu, at Km. 545 on Highway No. 4, 66 km. from town centre, the Kra Isthmus is the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula, spanning merely 44 km. from the Gulf of Thailand on the east coast to the Andaman Sea on the west coast. There is a large concrete map to help orient visitors. The Kra Isthmus provides an excellent vantage point from which to see the Kra Buri River forming a natural border line between Thailand and Myanmar.

Tham Phra Khayang (ถํ้าพระขยางค) formerly known as Khao Yang, is located at Ban Lamliang. An old legend of “Phra Khayang” Cave links to the establishment of Kra Buri town. Deep inside the entrance for around 40 metres, there is a staircase leading upward to the top of the cave where some rare herbs are believed to have been planted. Visitors are recommended to take with them a candle or flashlight because of a large flock of bats inside. Besides that, every year during the Chinese New Year, a fair will be held for 3-7 days for people to pay respect to Buddha images inside the cave.

To get there: 18 km. from Kra Buri town with a left turn from Phetchakasem Road (Ranong-Chumphon) for another 1 km. at Km. 563-564.

Namtok Chum Saeng or Namtok Sai Rung (Chum Saeng Waterfall or Sai Rung Waterfall) (น้ําตกชุมแสง หรือน้ําตกสายรุง) is located in Ban Pak Chan, Tambon Pak Chan. Sai Rung means a rainbow, and the waterfall was named after its powerful mass of water that splashes against rocks and causes a rainbow to appear.

To get there: 80 km. from the city or 16 km. from Amphoe Kra Buri. It can be reached by travelling along Highway No. 4 and then turning left at Km. 529-530 for another 3 km.

Gong Valley (กองวัลเลย) is located at 62/1 Mu 8, Tambon Nam Chuet, a hand-roasted coffee and agrotourism community enterprise It features a mixed plantation of fruit trees, para rubber, and coffee. Visitors can try their hand at roasting, grinding, and boiling their own coffee or sipping mild and fragrant coffee flower tea. In addition, homestay accommodation in the natural garden surroundings is also provided Tel. 0 3512 3456, 08 7268 1285 www.gongvalley.com

To get there: From Ranong, take highway no. 4 at Km.556-557, turn to the same direction as Namtok Bok Krai about 2 km.

Namtok Bok Krai (Bok Krai Waterfall) (น้ําตกบกกราย) is located at Km. 556-557 on Highway No. 4, 3 km. from Kra Buri. There is a direction sign telling visitors to head for another 13 km. and 200-metre walk is a must to get to the waterfall. Bok Krai Waterfall has many steps with fascinating natural surroundings. Amphoe La-un

Khao Fa Chi (เขาฝาชี) is located in Tambon Bang Kaeo, it was named “Fa Chi" because of its resemblance to a traditional Thai food cover. On the top of the hill, visitors can see the fascinating scenery and sunsets, where Kra Buri and La-un Rivers meet.

To get there: 30 km. from Mueang Ranong Municipality. Take hightway no. 4 until Km. 580 and turn left around 3 km.

Locomotive Graveyard (สุสานรถไฟโบราณ) is on the roadside of highway no. 4 near the bridge across the La-un River, approximately 30 km. form Ranong. The railway used to be part of the Kra Isthmus-Khao Fa Chi route used by the Japanese troops to transport armaments during WWII. Traces of war left from that period include the Andaman railway line, tunnel and bunkers, and headquarters of Japanese troops. There is also a border market every Sunday during 4.00 a.m.-9.00 a.m. For more information, please contact the La-un District Office at Tel. 0 7789 9058 and Bang Kaeo Subdistrict Administration Organisation Tel. 0 7784 7028.

To get there: From Ranong Municipality, follow highway no.4 bound for Chumpon. Approximately 30 km. after crossing the bridge over Khlong La-un, near Km. 583, a directional sign to the Locomotive Graveyard will be visible on the right

Japanese Troops’ Tunnel (อุโมงคหลบภัยทหารญ่ีปุน) is located about 1 km. from the Locomotive Graveyard, next to the Bang Kaeo Provincial Police Station. It was dug some 20 m. long and 1 m. wide into the hill.

Tham Nam Lot (ถ้ําน้ําลอด) is a 2-floored complicated cave located at Mu 3, Tambon Nai Wong Tai. The upper floor features scenic stalamites and stalactites, and visitor can walk through to the other side of the cave where there is a cliff overlooking beautiful nature. The ground floor has a stream running through. For more information, please contact La-un Nuea Subdistrict Administration Organisation Tel. 0 7781 0759, 0 7781 0453. Hat Yai Hot Spring (บอน้ําพุรอนหาดยาย) is at Mu 2, Tambon Bang Phra Nuea, within the area of the Lamnam Kra Buri National Park. With temperatures ranging between 39-59 degree Celsius, there are 4 pools of the hot spring, which include 2 concrete wells, a 3-m. long weir, and a pool surrounded with an earthen mound, as well as a hole of hot spring drilling. A mineral bath and soaking service is provided. A natue trial around the area is also available. To get there: From Amphoe La-un, take the Hat Yai-Bo Nam Ron (Hot Spring) route until reaching the Ban Bang Khun Phaeng Intersection and continue for some 6 km. to the hot spring. A distance of 38 km. from downtown of Ranong Amphoe Kapoe

Laem Son National Park (อุทยานแหงชาติแหลมสน) was declared a national park on 9 August, 1983. It covers a total area of 315 sq. km. or 196,875 rai, comprising coastal districts from Tambon Ratchakrut, Amphoe Mueang Ranong, southward via Tambon Muang Kluang, Tambon Kapoe, Tambon Bang Hin, Tambon Nakha, Tambon Kamphuan, Amphoe Kapoe, Ranong province, to Tambon Khura, Amphoe Khura Buri, Phang-nga province. It also covers islands in the Andaman Sea; such as, Ko Khang Khao and Mu Ko Kam.

The National Park has two climates: rainy season during May-November and summer during December-April. There are interest in this National Park; such as,

Hat Bang Ben (หาดบางเบน) A long and vast sandy beach, shaded by pine trees along the beach, it is where the National Park headquarters is located. Visitors will enjoy the scenic view of islands from here.

Hat Laem Son (หาดแหลมสน) Only 4 km. next to Hat Bang Ben, a clean white sandy beach provides home for various kinds or birds. This place is best for bird-watching and camping.

Ko Khangkhao (เกาะคางคาว) A fine sandy beach island with Hat Hin Ngam (a gravel beach) in the north. It takes about 40 minutes to Bang Ben Beach by boat.

Ko Kam Tok or Ao Khao Khwai (เกาะกําตก หรือ อาวเขาควาย) has a curve-shaped inlet; tourists can see the bay that curves to nearly make a circle. A national park’s ranger unit is located here to facilitate tourists. Travelling to Ko Kam Tok from Ko Khangkhao takes approximately 20 minutes by boat. To get there: From Ranong Municipality take Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Phang-nga) around 45 km. or 6 km. from Amphoe Kapoe, at Km. 657 with a right turn for another 10 km.

Hat Praphat or Hat Hin Thung (หาดประพาส หรือ หาดหินทุง) is located at Mu 2 Tambon Kamphuan, approximately 90 km. from Ranong on Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Phang-nga), or 30 km. from Amphoe Kapoe with a right turn at Km. 702 into a dirt road for another 3 km. to the National Park’s Ranger Unit. Hat Praphat is a large beach shaded by pine trees similar to Hat Bang Ben. Namtok La-ong Dao (น้ําตกละอองดาว) is located in Tambon Ban Na in part of the Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary. Surrounded by a verdant moist evergreen forest, it is renowned as a scenic waterfall of Ranong province, with a cascade of water splashing down a rocky cliff interspersed with green shrubs. The route to the waterfall is rather difficult. Visitors will have to wade through the stream and climb up a steep mountain, so they have to be strong and healthy. They also have to be well-prepared with trekking and camping gear like well-fitting clothes for water wading and mountain climbing, leech proof socks, hammock, flysheet, raincoat, water bottle, waterproof bag or backpack, etc. The trip may take 2 days and 1 night or 3 days and 2 nights, and trekkers are required to contact the Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary Tel. 0 7787 4210 to seek permission for guidance. To get there: From Amphoe Kapoe, take highway no. 4 for some 25 km., turn left at Km. 685-686 for 200 m. to reach the Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary headquarters to contact the ranger before continuing on for another 45 km. to the Ban Na Ranger Station to prepare for trekking to the waterfall. Amphoe Suk Samran

Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary (เขตรักษาพันธุสัตวปาคลองนาคา) is located about 25 km. from the district township at Km. 685-686 on Highway No. 4. Wildlife of different types and species are scattered all around this evergreen tropical forest, together with a beautiful waterfall “Namtok Nueng Phan Met” (1,000-metre Waterfall), making the sanctuary even more attractive for nature-loving visitors.

Addmission fee for Adult 200 Baht and children 100 Baht. For more information Tel. 0 7787 4210

Ban Thale Nok (บานทะเลนอก) is located in Tambon Kamphuan, has the area approximately 44 sq. km., the livelihood of this Muslim community depends on natural resources in the mangrove area and on the self sufficiency basis. This Muslim community once received the Award of Outstanding Performance in the category of Ecotourism Attraction in the Thailand Tourism Awards 2008. The community knows how to manage the tourism site, treat, and control solid waste and environment as well as recycle the used products. Tourists will enjoy learning about mangrove eco-system, local wisdom, and way of life. For information, please contact Ban Thale Nok at Tel: 08 7384 8437

To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality around 85 Km. Take highway no. 4 to Amphoe Suksamran until reach to Thairath Wittayakom School and turn right around 5 Km. INTERESTING ACTIVITIES Ecotourism การทองเท่ียวเชิงนิเวศน

Cruising along the Kra Buri River (ลองแพแมน้ํากระบุรี) is located in Tambon Pak Chan Amphoe Kra Buri. Along the way, visitors will spend time to see the riverside life of two countries, Thailand and Myanmar. The perfect time for visiting the river is during January-April.

Ban Hat Sai Dam (บานหาดทรายดํา) is located in Tambon Ngao, Amphoe Mueang Ranong. This small fisherman village have many interesting activities include a homestay, snorkelling, mangrove forest sightseeing, and spending time to watch dolphins.

Ban Muang Kluang Muslim Homestay (มุสลิมโฮมสเตยบานมวงกลวง) is located in Tambon Muang Kluang, Amphoe Kapoe, the homestay is operated by the community of local fishermen. Interesting activities are snorkelling along the Andaman Coast, kayaking in Ao Khao Khwai (Khao Khwai Bay), a homestay with the Muslim people, and bird watching. For more information, Tel. 08 9287 0471. Health Tourism การทองเท่ียวเชิงสุขภาพ

Siam Hot Spa (สยามฮอทสปา): It is located in Raksawarin Public Park. Siam Hot Spa has gathered all facilities for the customer; such as, hot spring Jacuzzi, sauna, Thai massage, facial massage, and fitness centre. Open Monday-Friday 10.30 a.m.-07.30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 08.30 a.m.-07.30 p.m. For more information or reservations, Tel. 0 7781 3551–4

Chao Ruean Spa (ศูนยสงเสริมสุขภาพเจาเรือนสปา) This is a medical centre in Ranong Hospital. All essential medical treatments are provided; such as, foot massage, body massage with Thai herbs, oil massage, facial spa, and water therapy in the hot spring pools. Open Monday-Friday 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. For more information, Tel. 0 7781 2524, 0 7781 2630

Tinidee Hotel (โรงแรมทินิดี): A 5-star hotel of Ranong, where 138 guest rooms feature natural mineral water from hot springs and first-class facilities. Soak up the goodness of the region at the resort’s own spa with a mineral water pool offering a variety of spa treatments. There is also a large swimming pool for the ultimate in relaxation by day. For more information, Tel. 0 7782 6003-6, 0 7783 5240-4 MAJOR EVENTS

Phra Khayang Cave Gilding Fair (งานประเพณีข้ึนถํ้าพระขยางค) This festival was arranged during the Chinese New Year (February) for 3 days of every year. There are some interesting activities consisting of giving alms to Buddhist priests, bathing Buddha images, 9 temples tour, and visiting the natural hot spring pools. For more information Tel. 0 7781 0823, 0 7782

Cashew Nut Festival (งานกาหยู) takes place on Ko Phayam in February, which is the harvest season of ripened Kayu or cashew nuts, and features exhibitions and contests of agricultural produce; such as, cashew nut contest, Lep Mue Nang banana contest, and also sales of agricultural products. For more information, please contact Mueang Ranong Municipal Office Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7782 1906, 0 7782 6324

Mineral Baths with Ranong’s Scenic Views (งานอาบน้ําแรแลระนอง) is held during the first week of March at the multi-purpose ground in front of the Mueang Ranong Municipal Office. Main activities include a mineral water consecration ceremony, exhibitions by various organizations, tourism activities, booth display by tourism agencies, tourism route designing, and evening performances. For more information, please contact Mueang Ranong Municipal Office Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7782 1906, 0 7782 6324.

The Mineral Water and Songkran Festival (งานเทศกาลสงกรานตน้ําแรแชน้ําศักดิ์สิทธิ์) The event starts in the time of the Songkran Festival during 13-15 April of every year. Visitors can enjoy cultural shows and visit the famous hot spring pools and temples in Ranong province. For more information, please contact Mueang Ranong Municipality Office, Tel. 0 7781 1422 www.ranong.go.th.

Ranong Province Conferring Anniversary Ceremony (งานวันสถาปนาเมืองระนอง) is held in 21 July every year in front of the Mueang Ranong Municipality Office. There are plenty of souvenirs and preserved seafood shops. For more information, contact Mueang Ranong Municipality Office at Tel: 0 7781 1422 www.ranong.go.th.

Buddha Image Boat Procession and Races (งานเสด็จพระแขงเรือ อําเภอกระบุรี) Held cooperatively by Thai and Burmese people during the 1st–3rd days of the waning moon of the 11th lunar month, the event features a Buddha image boat competition. Boats will be decorated to carry Buddha images and float in a procession along the Kra Buri River, near the Kra Isthmus, passing by riverside communities. There will be a boat song contest and boat races as well as other forms of entertainment in front of the Kra Buri District Office. For more information Tel. 0 7789 1021-2 LOCAL PRODUCTS

Ranong is renowned for its preserved seafood; such as, dried shrimps, shrimp paste, as well as cashew nut and dumplings. Other souvenirs; such as, bags and artificial flowers are also available. All mentioned are available at the following shops.

Cashew Nut (เม็ดมะมวงหิมพานต) is the main economic plant of Ranong. The main production village is located at Ban Ko Chang, Tambon Ko Phayam. They can produce a great amount of cashew nuts, which can be easily found and purchased at Ko Chang, Ko Phayam, and any local shops:

Nareerat shop Tel. 0 7752 3745, 08 6281 7091 Preecha shop Tel. 0 7781 2288, Nam Heng shop Tel. 0 7783 3237 Muk Amornsilp Tel. 0 7782 1058 or 0 7782 1408. Salapao Thap Li (Thap Li Dumplings) (ซาลาเปาทับหลี) : Thap Li is the name of a small village

in Amphoe Kra Buri. Visitors can buy Salapao Thap Li at shops on both side of Phetchakasem Road; such as,

Hun Yok Yuan, Tel. 0 7784 6218-9 Khao Man Kai Thap Li, Tel. 0 7784 6075 Preserved Seafood (ผลิตภัณฑอาหารทะเลแปรรูป) Such as shrimp paste is available at the

market or souvenir shops around Ranong. Pearl and Products from Shell (มุกและสิ่งประดิษฐจากเปลือกหอย) Available at Raksawarin Park,

Namtok Punyaban and the airport.

FACILITIES Accommodations (**REMARK: The room rates mentioned are subject to change without notice. Please contact the hotel before making the reservation.) Amphoe Mueang Ranong

Asia (เอเซีย) 39/9 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7781 1113, 0 7781 1177, 28 rooms: 350-650 Baht.

Ban Rim Than (บานริมธาร) 29 Mu 2, Tambon Hat Som Paen, Tel. 0 7783 3792 Fax : 0 7781 1960, 12 rooms: 350-1,500 Baht.

Ban Choeng Khao Resort (บานเชิงเขา รีสอรท) 26/25 Mu 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tel. 0 7783 5900, 0 7783 5009, 33 rooms: 890-2,500 Baht.

Ban Bu-nga Resort (บานบุหงา รีสอรท) 39/1 Mu 2, Hat Som Paen, Tel. 0 7783 3144, 08 9298 0085, 7 rooms: 500-800 Baht.

Ban Da Lha (บานดาหลา) 323/5, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7781 2959, 08 3649 7747, 13 rooms: 500-600 Baht.

Ban Phak Bo Nam Ron Phon Rang (บานพักบอน้ํารอนพรรั้ง) Mu 3, Phetchakasem Road Tambon Bang Rin, Tel: 0 7786 2103, 0 7782 5946, 10 rooms: 700-1,000 Baht.

Ban Rim Tarn (บานริมธาร) 29 Mu 2, Tambon Hat Som Paen, Tel. 0 7783 3792, 12 rooms: 350-1,500 Baht.

Ban Suan Sam Leam Resort (บานสวนสามแหลม รีสอรท) 170 Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, Tel. 0 7782 5700, 08 1891 7180, 10 rooms: 1,200-2,500 Baht.

Ban Suk San (บานสุขสันต) 2/102 Mu 1, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel: 0 7783 2585, 08 9873 5123, 28 rooms: 500-790 Baht.

B.C. Andaman Resort (บีซี อันดามัน รีสอรท) 78/127 Mu 5, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel: 0 7783 0995, 08 9509 9452, 29 rooms: 900 Baht.

B.C Badin Resort (บีซี บดินทร รีสอรท) 136/10 Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, Tel. 07787 1010-1, 08 5449 7831, 09 3651 5322, 35 rooms: 1,000-1,600 Baht.

Blue Sky Resort Koh Payam (บลู สกาย รีสอรท เกาะ พยาม) 170 Mu 5, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. 08 1489 2881, 08 2457 7801, www.theblueskyresort.com, 15 rooms: 5,000–10,000 Baht.

Eiffel & Spa (ไอเฟล แอนด สปา) 160/1-14 Mu 3, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel: 0 7784 8368-69, 0 7786 2046-7, 37 rooms: 550-650 Baht.

Farm House (ฟารม เฮาส) 311/1 Tambin Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 2707, 08 7278 4224, 52 rooms: 600-1,480 Baht.

Homestay Lung Sen (โฮมสเตย ลุงแสน) 9/9 Mu 1 Tambon Hat Som Paen, Tel. 08 7886 6451, 08 3504 4405, 08 2802 4263

Jansom Beach Resort (จันทรสม บีช รีสอรท) 135 Mu 5, Hat Chan Damri, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel: 08 1958 1797, 08 9874 7828, 25 rooms: 600-900 Baht.

Khao Nang Hong Resort (เขานางหงษ) 123/6 Mu 5 Praya Rattana Setthi Road, Tambon Paknam, Tel. 0 77813 1200, 0 7781 3425, 0 7783 1088, 10 rooms: 890-2,500 Baht.

Le Ranong Bistro Hotel (เลอ ระนอง บิสโทร) 140/10 Tha Mueang Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7782 6026, 08 1892 2200, 24 rooms : 690-1,090 baht.

Le Sarin Chalet Ranong (เลอ สริน ชาเลย ระนอง) 306 Rueang Rat Road, Tel: 0 7782 5725, 21 rooms: 590-750 Baht.

Luang Poj Boutique Hostel (หลวงพจน บูติค โฮสเทล) 183 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 3377, 08 7266 6333, 8 rooms: 600 Baht.

Mu Ko Ranong National Park (อุทยานแหงชาติหมูเกาะระนอง) 192 Mu 4, Tambon Ngao, Tel: 0 7781 3840-1, 10 rooms: 1,200 Baht.

Namtok Ngao National Park (อุทยานแหงชาติน้ําตกหงาว) 76/5 Mu 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Ngao, Tel: 0 7784 8181 www.dnp.gp.th, 8 rooms: 600-1,000 Baht.

Non Ranong Boutique Hotel (นอนระนอง บูติค โฮเต็ล) 11/3 Mu 3, Tambon Ngao, Tel. 07787 1533, 08 1777 4200, 10 rooms: 490-550 Baht. Numsai Khaosuay Resort Ranong (น้ําใส เขาสวย รีสอรท ระนอง) 14/19 Phoem Phon Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 4888-9, www. numsaikhaosuay.com, 28 rooms: 2,300-5,600 Baht.

Pathu Resort (พธู รีสอรท) 29/5 Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel: 0 7782 5336, 08 5692 2966, 08 9569 2494 www.pathuresort.com, 28 rooms: 890-1,500 Baht.

Petch Ranong at Town (เพชรระนอง แอท ทาวน) 999 Taveesinka Road, Tambon Bangnon, Tel. 0 7781 2678, 08 3322 5678, 890-1,890 Baht.

Phloenchai (เพลินใจ) 2/30 Mu 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel: 0 7783 2832, 0 7782 3823, 26 rooms: 450-550 Baht.

Phutara Resort Ranong (ภูธารา รีสอรท ระนอง) 29/25 Soi Phetchakasem 13, Tambon Bang Non, Tel. 08 4443 6799, 09 1654 5409 www.phutararesort.com, 39 rooms: 800-3,500 Baht.

P.P. Ranong (พีพีระนอง) 27/83 Mu 5, Chaloemprakiet Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel: 0 7783 3807-9, 08 8823 3543, 24 rooms: 400-500 Baht.

Ranong River View (ระนอง ริเวอร วิว) 116/33 Mu 2, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 08 1979 9345 ,800-2,00 Baht.

Rom Mai Rim Nam Resort (รมไมริมน้ํา รีสอรท) 108/5 Mu 2, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 08 1079 8000, 08 1340 4743, 15 rooms: 650-1,200 Baht.

Suta House Bungalow (สุตา เฮาส บังกะโล) 311/6 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel: 0 7783 2707-8, 08 1719 3683, 20 rooms: 320-500 Baht.

Suea Ten Resort (เสือเตน รีสอรท) 220/14 Mu 2, Tambon Ngao, Tel: 08 1979 0715, 08 9470 9800, 4 rooms: 450 Baht.

Thanatnan Palace (ธนัตตนันท พาเลซ) 16/7-8 Chon Ra-u Road, Tel: 0 7781 2212, 0 7782 2807-9, 42 rooms: 350-550 Baht.

Than Sila Resort (ธารศิลา รีสอรท) 129/2 Mu 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel: 0 7782 3405, 08 6811 1411, Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2628 7144, 23 rooms: 700-1,600 Baht.

Tinidee Hotel (ทินิดี) 41/144 Tha Mueang Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 5240-4, 0 7783 5238, 188 rooms: 1,800–7,000 Baht.

The Apple Ranong (ดิ แอ็ปเปล ระนอง) 333 Mu 2, Tambon Bang Bon, Tel. 0 7781 2333, 21 rooms: 590-790 Baht.

The B Ranong Trend Hotel (เดอะ บี ระนอง เทรนด โฮเต็ล) 165/2 Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7782 3111, 23 rooms: 1,100-1,800 Baht.

The Hidden Resort (เดอะ ฮิทเดน รีสอรท) 145/94 Mu 4, Tambon Bangnon, Tel. 0 7782 1900, 8 rooms: 4,200-8,500 Baht.

Ko Chang (เกาะชาง) Ao Lek (อาวเล็ก)

Ao Lek Bungalow (อาวเล็ก บังกะโล) Ao Lek, Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel : 08 9291 5831, 8 rooms: 100-250 Baht.

Chang Thong Bungalow (ชางทอง บังกะโล) 121 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 0 7782 0178, 08 7263 5688, 13 rooms: 100-200 Baht.

Ao Kieang (อาวเกียง)

Hornbill Bungalow (ฮอรนบิล บังกะโล) 1/44 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 0 7782 0134, 8 rooms: 180-250 Baht.

Sea Eagle Bungalow (ซี อีเกิล บังกะโล) 1/53 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 08 7885 4460, 08 1894 5665, 10 rooms: 250-300 Baht.

Ao Yai (อาวใหญ) Cashew Resort (แคทชู รีสอรท) 1/43, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0116, 08 1485 6002, 40 rooms: 200-500 Baht. Chang Tong Resort (ชางทองรีสอรท) 121 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 07782 0189, 08 9866 3774, 18 rooms: 300-500 Baht. Frog Beach House (ฟรอก บีช เฮาส) 15/6 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel 08 3542 7559, 08 0459 3840, 17 rooms: 250-2,100 Baht. Full Moon Bungalow (ฟูลมูน บังกะโล) 2/12 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 0 7782 0130, 08 4850 3809, 11 rooms: 300-600 Baht.

Golden Bee Bungalow (โกลเดนบี บังกะโล) 1/39 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 8445 8800, 08 5795 3955, 23 rooms: 150-250 Baht.

Ko Chang Resort (เกาะชางรีสอรท) 2/3 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0176, 08 1896 1839, 17 rooms: 200-1,000 Baht.

Nature View Bungalow (เนเจอร วิว บังกะโล) 2/10 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1270 4801, 08 2495 2794, 9 rooms: 500-700 Baht.

Paradise Bungalow (พาราไดซ บังกะโล) 3 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 08 1078 3143, 11 rooms: 250-300 Baht.

Sawasdee Resort (สวัสดี รสีอรท) 2/25 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0177, 08 1803 0946, 08 4846 5828, 12 rooms: 550-650 Baht.

Sunset Bungalow (ซันเซ็ท บังกะโล) 1/47 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0171, 15 rooms: 100-300 Baht.

Ao Ta Deang (อาวตาแดง) Crocodile Rock Bungalow (ครอกโคไดล ร็อค บังกะโล) 2/23 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 08 4837 5089, 6 rooms: 200-250 Baht. Eden Bungalow (อีเดน บังกะโล) 1/49 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 0 7782 0172, 7 rooms: 250-300 Baht.

Lae Tawan Bungalow (แลตะวัน บังกะโล) 119/2 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0179, 08 0698 6227, 18 rooms: 300-900 Baht.

Mama’s Bungalow (มามาส บังกะโล) 119 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 0 7782 0180, 08 1082 2159, 14 rooms: 350-3,000 Baht.

Suan Po Bungalow (สวนปอ บังกะโล) 1/2 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0177, 17 rooms: 400-500 Baht.

Ta Daeng Bay (ตาแดงเบย) 2/54 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 0890 7715, 08 2817 0190, 08 9390 9360, 11 rooms: 300-500 Baht.

Ko Phayam (เกาะพยาม) Ao Hin Khao (อาวหินขาว) PP Land Bungalow (พีพี แลนด บังกะโล) 7/20 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1678 4310, 18 rooms: 300-800 Baht. Ao Khao Kwai (อาวเขาควาย) Ban Klong Kleng (บานโคลงเคลง) 7 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0466, 08 0141 1231 www.baanklongkleng.com 9 rooms: 800-1,500 Baht. Bhu Pa Lay Resort (ภูผาเล รีสอรท) 102 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 0690 4125, 5 rooms: 480-1,300 Baht.

Buffalo Bay Vacation Club (บัฟฟาโล เบย วาเคช่ันคลับ) 51/3 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1961 0375, 08 5107 9473 www.buffalobayclub.com, 16 rooms: 1,200–3,500 Baht.

Chan Home Bungalow (ชาญโฮม บังกะโล) 31/13 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 4889 2355, 7 rooms: 300-1,500 Baht.

Chomjan Bungalow (ชมจันทร บังกะโล) 5/4 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 5678 4166, 08 0147 0447, 11 rooms: 1,000-1,500 Baht. Golden Key Bungalow (กุญแจทอง บังกะโล) 14/4 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7781 2202, 08 9292 9779, 15 rooms: 300-1,000 Baht. Heaven Beach Eco Resort and Art (เฮฟเวนบีช อีโครีสอรท แอนด อารท) 47/10 Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 2806 2140, 10 rooms: 1,500-3,000 Baht.

Jansom Bungalow (จันทรสม บังกะโล) 12/12 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1958 1797, 08 1968 5720, 50 rooms: 500-900 Baht.

Keb Tawan Resort (เก็บตะวัน รีสอรท) 1/13 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 1515, 8 rooms: 600 Baht.

Ko Phayam Contact Bungalow (เกาะพยาม คอนแทค บังกะโล) 7/14 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 5781 2006, 9 rooms: 700-1,500 Baht.

Lotus Bungalow (โลตัส บังกะโล) 51 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1925 1088, 14 rooms: 1,000-2,000 Baht. Phayam Beach Resort (พยาม บีช รีสอรท) Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 4768 9595, 08 9903 3781, 12 rooms: 500-800 Baht.

Phayam Cabana Bungalow (พยาม คาบานา บังกะโล) 51/1 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 9526 8229, 08 6023 1304, 11 rooms: 500-1,300 Baht. Phayam Cottage Resort (พยาม คอทเทจ รีสอรท) 69/1 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7772 0200, 08 5222 1847 www.payamcottage.com, 31 rooms: 1,800-,4,500 Baht.

Rabbit Bungalow (แรบบิท บังกะโล) 75 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 6332 3443, 13 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht.

Sai Thong Bungalow (สายทอง บังกะโล) Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0466, 9 rooms: 300-600 Baht.

Vijit Bungalows (วิจิตร บังกะโล) 7/8 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7783 4082, 07782 0344, 35 rooms: 300-1,500 Baht.

Ao Mae Mai (อาวแมหมาย)

Andamanburi Resort (อันดามันบุรี รีสอรท) 1/12 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 0 7782 8096-100, 08 3821 7772, 10 rooms: 1,000-3,000 Baht. Blueskyresort (Office) 170 Mu 5, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. 08 1489 2881, 08 2457 7801, www.theblueskyresort.com, 19 rooms: 4,000–5,000 Baht. Ao Muk (อาวมุก) Ko Phayam Resort (เกาะพยาม รีสอรท) 35 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7781 2297, 08 1270 7858, 15 rooms: 500-2,500 Baht. Ao Yai (อาวใหญ)

Ao Yai Bungalow (อาวใหญ บังกะโล) 31 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7787 0216, 08 3389 8688, 25 rooms: 300-700 Baht.

Bamboo Bungalow (แบมบู บังกะโล) 56 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0012, 08 1273 3437www.bamboo-bungalows.com, 40 rooms: 250-1,500 Baht.

Ban Suan Kayu (บานสวนกาหยู) 15 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0133, 08 1761 2561, 08 5655 4906, 10 rooms: 200-600 Baht.

Big Tree Bungalow (บ๊ิกทรี บังกะโล) 31/5 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0504, 08 4180 9028, 19 rooms: 300-1,000 Baht. Cede Boutique Beach Resort (เซเด บูติค บีช รีสอรท) 60 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1622 6464, 15 rooms: 1,500-2,000 Baht. Friend Bungalow (เฟรนด บังกะโล) 75 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 5679 9568, 08 6923 8937, 12 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht. Hornbill (ฮอรนบิล) 53 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 0 7782 0084, 08 1891 6008, www.hornbillhut.com, 17 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht. Ko Phayam Sanctuary (เกาะพยาม แซงจูรี่) 77 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1891 3971 www.kohphayamsanctuary.net, 3 bungalow: 10,000 Baht. Lazy Hut (เลซ่ี ฮัท) Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 0685 8147, 08 9824 0386, 25 rooms: 500-1,500 Baht. Phayam Coconut Beach Resort (พยาม โคโคนัท บีช รีสอรท) 14 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0011, 08 3889 6408, 08 4329 2598, www.phayamisland.com, 25 rooms: 800-1,500 Baht. Phayam Lodge (พยาม ลอดจ) 97 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 6995 2598, 08 9685 5540, 8 rooms: 1,400-23,900 Baht.

Silver Sand Phayam Resort (ซิลเวอรแซนด พยาม รีสอรท) 31/8 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7787 0206, 08 1554 1371, 13 rooms: 400-1,000 Baht.

Sea Eagle Bungalow (ซี อีเกิล บังกะโล) 1/53 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel: 08 1894 5665, 08 4840 7389, 10 rooms: 300-500 Baht. Star Light Bungalow (สตาร ไลท บังกะโล) 84/6 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1978 5301, 08 9922 5301, 18 rooms: 700-2,000 Baht. Ko Kam (เกาะขาม) Ko Kham Bungalow (เกาะขาม บังกะโล) Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1978 0599, 8 rooms: 200-400 Baht. Amphoe Kraburi Kong Valley (กอง วัลเลย) 62/1 Mu 8, Tel. 08 1078 2865, 08 7268 1285, 7 rooms: 500-700 Baht.

Kraburi Bungalow (กระบุรี บังกะโล) 111/1-6 Tel. 08 1077 2737, 12 rooms: 200-550 Baht. Kung Nam Resort (คุงน้ํา รีสอรท) 1/5 Mu 7, Tambon Mamu, Tel. 0 7789 1464, 08 3692 6938,

21 rooms: 340-600 Baht. Punnika Resort (ปณณิกา รีสอรท) 139 Mu 4, Tel. 0 7789 1419, 7 rooms: 250-450 Baht.

Amphoe La-un Ban din Khao Fa Chi (บานดินเขาฝาชี) 22/6 Mu 4, Tambon Bang Kaeo, Tel. 08 4745 7527, 08 5782 7553, 4 rooms: 500-800 Baht. Amphoe Kapoe Andaman Beach Resort (อันดามันบีช รีสอรท) 11/2 Mu 4 Tambon Muang Kluang, Tel. 0 7782 0239, 08 1917 8104, 13 rooms: 400-1,000 Baht. Ban Rai I Arun (บานไรไออรุณ) 21 Mu 7, Tambon Kapoe, Tel. 08 3051 1654, 3 Bungalow: 500-1,000 Baht. D D Resort (ดีดี รีสอรท) 5 Mu 1, Tambon Kapoe, Tel. 0 7789 7052, 08 2808 9951, 16 rooms: 350-800 Baht. Wasana Resort (วาสนารสีอรท) 36/9 Mu 4, Tambon Muang Kluang, Tel. 0 7786 1434, 08 1079 1398, 7 rooms: 400-750 Baht. Ranong Resort & Laguna (ระนอง รีสอรท แอนด ลากูนา) 50/3 Mu 3, Tambon Muang Kluang, Tel. 0 7784 3141, 08 9587 9247, 24 rooms: 450-650 Baht. Amphoe Suksamran I Inn Resort (อัยอินน รีสอรท) 28/15 Mu 2, Tambon Kampuan, Tel. 07784 4040, 07789 3111, 29 rooms: 350-1,800 Baht. Restaurants Amphoe Mueang Ranong Bung Gee Roti (บังกี โรตี อาหรับ) 90/14 Mu 2 Soi Pakdee, Tambon Bang Non, Tel. 08 1852 2033, Open: 06.00 a.m.-04.00 p.m.

D D Coffee (ดีดี คอฟฟ) 299/1 Ruang Rat Road, Tambon Khao Ni Wet, Tel. 0 7783 0111, Open: 08.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m. Daorung Saideang Seafood (ดาวรุง ทรายแดง ซีฟูด) 17/10 Mu 3, Tambon Bang Non, Tel. 08 5797 9501, 08 5797 9516 Open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

J & T (เจแอนดที) 267 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 2483, 0 7782 4939, Open: 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. Jae Heang (เจ เฮียง) 11/3 Mu 3, Tel. 0 7784 0114 Open: 06.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. Krua Chinese (ครัวไชนีส) Phetchakasem Road, Tel. 08 7273 7256, Open: 12.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.

Khrua Charoen (ครัวเจรญิ) 130/121 Tha Mueang Road, Tel. 0 7782 1592, 0 7781 2167 Open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Khanom Jin Maechan (ขนมจีนแมจันทร) Rueang Rat Road, Tel. 08 2530 2197, Open: 05.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. Khun Lin (คุนล้ิน) 1/17 Chon Ra-U Road, Tambon Khao Ni Wet, Tel. 0 7782 2863, 08 1802 0678 Open: 08.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Kiang Lay (เคียงเล) 123/6 Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, Tel. 0 7783 1088, 08 6304 2628 Open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Lae Le (แลเล) 135 Mu 5, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. 0 7781 1774, Open 08.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Phai Khiao (ไผเขียว) 33/3 Mu 1, Tambon Sai Daeng, Tel: 0 7784 7058.

Pak Nam Seafood (ปากน้ํา ซีฟูด) 133/8 Phraya Rattanabandit Road, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. 0 7783 1324, Open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Pet Yang Hong Kong (เปดยางฮองกง) 5/25 Lu Wang Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 4765, 08 9868 3773, Open. 07.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.

Phoem Phun (เพ่ิมพูน) 157/1 Mu 3 Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Non, Tel. 0 7782 1400, 08 1537 1500, Open 04.00p.m.-10.00 p.m.

Ran Ahan Khiang Le (รานอาหารเคียงเล) Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, Ban Khao Nang Hong, Tel. 0 7783 1088, Open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Ran Maek Mai (รานแมกไม) 17/1 Chon Ra-u Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7782 2969, 08 3619 2178, Open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.

Ranong Osha (รานระนองโอชา) Saphan Pla Road, Tel. 0 7782 2101, 08 5069 1038, Open: 07.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. Roti Narisara (โรตี นริสรา) Talatsot Ban Ngao, Prachapitak Road, Tel. 08 6574 4324, Open: 08.00 a.m.-01.00 p.m.

Sombun Photchana (สมบูรณโภชนา) 2/63 Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 0 7783 3300, 0 7782 2722, 08 1477 1632, Open: 10.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m. Somyot Paknam Seafood (สมยศ ปากน้ํา ซีฟูด) 99 Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, Tel. 0 7781 2497, 08 1087 3319, Open: 10.00 a.m.- 09.30 p.m.

Suda House (สุดา เฮาส) 311/6 Rueang Rat Road, Tel. 0 7783 5293, 0 7783 2707, Open 10.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m Tinidee Café (ทินิดี คาเฟ) 41/144 Thamueang Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 5240, Open: 07.00 a.m.-01.00 a.m.

Thot Rongthao (ถอดรองเทา) 12/2 Kit Phadung Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7782 2964 Open: 11.00 a.m.-08.30 p.m. Amphoe Kra Buri Gong Vally and Coffee (กองวัลเลย แอนด คอฟฟ) 62/1 Mu 8, Ban Bok Krai, Tambon Nam Chuet, Tel. 08 7268 1285

Ran Rim Khlong (รานริมคลอง) 11/1 Mu 2, Tambon Nam Chuet, Tel. 0 7789 1113, Open: 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.

Ran Tha Ruea (รานทาเรอื) 4 Mu 3, Rim Mae Nam Kra Buri, Sut Sakhon Road, Tambon Nam Chuet, Tel. 0 7789 1050, 0 7789 1035, Open 08.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.

Ran Hun Yok Yuan (รานฮ่ันหยกหยวน) Phetchakasem Road, Km.54, Tel. 0 7784 6218-9 Open: 07.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.

Salapao Thap Li (ซาลาเปาทับหลี) Phetchakasem Road, Km. 54. USEFUL CALLS Ranong Provincial Office Tel. 0 7780 0615, 0 7780 0166 Amphoe Mueang Ranong Municipality Office Tel. 0 7781 1422 Ranong Hospital Tel. 0 7781 1575 Kra Buri Hospital Tel. 0 7784 1398-9 La-un Hospital Tel. 0 7789 9095 Immigration Office Tel. 0 7782 2016, 0 7782 1216 Highway Police Tel. 1193 Meteorological Centre Tel. 1182 Tourist Police Tel. 1155

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Updated January 2017