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Ranong Ranong Ranong In Buri National Museum Ao Khao Khwai, Ko Kam Tok CONTENTS HOW TO GET THERE 7 ATTRACTIONS 9 Amphoe Mueang Ranong 9 Amphoe Kra Buri 25 Amphoe La-un 28 Amphoe Ka Poe 30 Amphoe Suksamran 32 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 34 MAJOR EVENTS 35 LOCAL PRODUCTS 37 FACILITIES 38 Accommodations 38 Restaurants 43 USEFUL CALLS 44 Ao Yai, Ko Phayam Ranong Thai Term Glossary Peninsula with a length of 50 km.), Amphoe Amphoe : District La-un, and Amphoe Suk Samran. Ao : Bay Ban : Village Distances from Amphoe Mueang Chedi : Stupa or Pagoda Ranong to Other Districts Hat : Beach Amphoe La-un 43 km. Khao : Mountain Amphoe Kapoe 52 km. Khlong : Canal Amphoe Kra Buri 57 km. Ko : Island Amphoe Suk Samran 85 km. Laem : Cape Mueang : Town or City Distances from Ranong to other Namtok : Waterfall Provinces Tambon : Sub-district Chumphon 117 km. Wat : Temple Surat Thani 193 km. Note: English spelling here given tries to Phang-nga 226 km. approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs Krabi 296 km. may be spelled differently. When seeking help Phuket 300 km. from a Thai for directions, point to the Thai spellings given after each place name. HOW TO GET THERE By Car: From Bangkok take Highway 35 Ranong is the first southern province on the (Thon Buri-Pak Tho). Turn left at the Wang western coast, located 568 kilometres Manao T-junction and follow Highway 4 from Bangkok. It is known for its long rainy (Phetchakasem Road) through Phetchaburi season, which lasts for 8 months each year. A province, Cha-am, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri mountainous and heavily forested province. It Khan, Thap Sakae untill reach the intersection was originally settled by the Hokkian Chinese, to Chumphon town (Pathomphon Intersection and their strong influence remains evident at Km. 499) turn right onto Highway 4, passing in the town. Ranong town is also a gateway Amphoe Kra Buri and Amphoe La-un, total to Myanmar, with colorful longboats ferrying distance of 568 km. produce and people across the narrow divide By Bus: There are air-conditioned buses that separates the two countries. Ranong from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal on contains resources of tin and various natural Borommaratchachonnani Road to Ranong attractions such as: hot springs, mangrove every day. For more information, forest and a peaceful island. Transport Company Limited Tel. 1490, 0 2422 Ranong is administratively divided into 5 4444, 0 2894 6122, www.transport.co.th Amphoes: Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Amphoe Chok Anan Tour Tel. 08 1970 3500, 08 1970 0492, Kapoe, Amphoe Kra Buri (with the Kra Isthmus Ranong Office Tel. 0 7781 1337, 0 7781 2128 which is the narrowest part of the Malay New Mit Tour Tel. 0 2281 6939, 0 2894 6115, Ranong 7 Ranong Office Tel. 0 7781 1140, 0 7781 1410 Transportation in Town Sombat Tour Tel. 0 2894 6050-1, Ranong Office Visitors can use a “Song Thaeo” service (Local Taxi Tel. 0 7782 6425-6, 09 0665 6636 Service) or motorcycle within the municipality By Train : There is no train running directly from area of Ranong by starting from the Ranong Bangkok to Ranong. Visitors travelling by train Market (Talat Sot Thetsaban Mueang) station can get off at Chumphon Station and connect during 06.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. every day on the with the Chumphon–Ranong bus for another following routes: 122 km. For more information, please contact Route 1: Talat Tha Mueang–Talat Sot Thetsaban– State Railway of Thailand at Tel. 1690 www. Police Station–Krung Thai Bank railway.co.th. Route 2: Around the town–Hot Springs–Rueang By Air : Flight between Bangkok–Ranong Rat Road depart from Don Mueang Internationanl Route 3: Tin Smelter–Talat Phama (Burmese Airport. For more information, please contact Market)–Talat Sot Thetsaban-Rattanakosin Nok Air Tel. 1318, 0 2900 9955 www.nokair.com Road–Fish Dock (Pier to Ko Song or Victoria Ranong Airport Office at Tel. 0 7786 2229, Point) 0 7786 2252 Ao Ta Daeng, Ko Chang 8 Ranong Rattana Rangsan Throne Hall Transportation to other namely, King Rama V the Great (1890), King Provinces Rama VI (1909), and King Rama VII (1928). It is an essential tourist spot of Ranong province, It was There are regular bus services to other provinces; built of teakwood and iron wood. On display Krabi, Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Hatyai, inside the throne hall include royal chambers Departures are from Ranong Bus Terminal (near of King Rama V (3rd Fl.) and the Queen (2nd Esso Oil Station), Tel. 0 7781 0299 Fl.), totally 6 rooms: a pentagon building, an Rungkit Tour: Ranong-Chumpon/Ranong- audience hall, a connection bridge between Phuket Tel. 0 7781 2324 the royal office area and the pentagon building, ATTRACTIONS royal accessories, and lanterns. Amphoe Mueang Ranong Open Tuesday-Sunday and official holiday from Rattana Rangsan Throne Hall (พระราชวัง 08.30 a.m.-04.30 p.m., Admission fee 100 Baht. รัตนรังสรรค์) For more information, please contact Mueang is located at the Rattana Rangsan foothill, Ranong Municipality, Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7782 Tambon Khao Niwet. This throne hall was 1906, 0 7782 6324 re-built in memory of royal visits by 3 kings; Ranong 9 Governor’s Residence 10 Ranong Wat Suwan Khiri or Wat Na Mueang Governor’s Residence (บ้านค่ายเจ้าเมืองหรือ Ranong, Tel. 08 1956 0008 or Mueang Ranong จวนเจ้าเมืองระนอง) Municipality, Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7781 1167, 0 is located on Rueangrat road. The Ranong 7782 1906. Governor’s Residence was constructed in the time of Phraya Damrong Sucharit Mahison Wat Suwan Khiri or Wat Na Mueang (วัด Phakdi (Kho Su Chiang) after the Chinese สุวรรณคีรี-วัดหน้าเมือง) Coolie Rebellion in 1877. This residence was is located on Chat Chaloem road, Tambon declared a national ancient monument by the Khao Niwet. It contains a Burmese style Fine Arts Department on 18 December, 1996. pagoda with 10 metres in height, which was The fascinating part is the Na Ranong’s Family built by a Burmese. Visitors can spend time to Ancestors’ Shrine. Besides that, there is also a see a beautiful standing Buddha image clad stone which was engraved with King Rama V’s in a decorated robe enshrined in the main words. Open from 07.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. For ordination hall. more information, please contact Mr. Koson Na Ranong 11 Raksawarin Hot Springs and Public Park Raksawarin Hot Springs and Public Park that was used to make the holy water for the (บ่อน�้าร้อนและสวนสาธารณะรักษะวาริน) Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion is located on Chol Ra-u Road, Tambon Bangrin. of His Majesty the King’s 5th Cycle Birthday In 1890, when King Rama V the Great visited Anniversary in 1987. Moreover, surrounding Ranong, he named the road to the hot springs the hot springs is a deep shaded forest “Thanon Chon Ra-u”–literally “hot springs road”. called “Raksawarin”, where rest pavilions and There are 3 natural spring pools called, Bo Pho washrooms have been provided for the visitor’s (the Father), Bo Mae (the Mother), and Bo Luk comfort. For more information, please contact (the Child). The temperature of the water in Mueang Ranong Municipality Tel. 0 7781 1422, the pools remains constant at about 65°C. The 0 7781 1167 water is both suitable for bathing, and the pools To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality are also recommended for medical treatment. take Highway no. 4005 (Chon Ra-u Road) This pool is one of the various sources of water around 1 km. the hot spring located on the right. 12 Ranong Wat Hat Som Paen (วัดหาดส้มแป้น) Ranong Canyon (ระนองแคนย่อน) is located at Mu 3 Tambon Hat Som Paen. The is located near Ban Thung Kha, Tambon Hat interesting thing to visit is the plenty of “Pla Som Paen, Ranong Canyon is one of the most Phluang” or Mahseer Barb; villagers believe suitable places for relaxing. It is surrounded by that Pla Phluang is the venerated fish. Besides fascinating mountains and white stones which feeding the fish, visitors can also pay respect to have been used for making sanitary ware. the image of Luangpho Khlai who was much Visitors can feel the sunlight in the morning revered by southerners and passed away at and spend time feeding various kinds of fish. this temple. To get there: Take Highway no. 4005 the same To get there: From Ranong Municipality take route as Raksawarin Hot Springs and 3 km. from Highway no. 4005 (Chon Ra-u Road) around 9 Wat Hat Som Paen. km. The temple located on the left or 6 km. from Raksawarin Public Park. Ranong Canyon Ranong 13 Kra Buri River or Pak Chan River Lamnam Kra Buri National Park (อุทยาน To get there: Take Highway No. 4 (Phetchakasem แห่งล�าน�้ากระบุรี) Road) and turn right at Km. 595 for approximately is located at 130 Mu 3 Ban Hin Chang, Tambon 1 km. to the Park. It is 18 km. from Ranong. Paknam, covering an area of 2,061,278 rai Place of Interest in the National Park in Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Amphoe Kra Khao Hin Chang Viewpoint (จุดชมวิวเขาหินช้าง) Buri and Amphoe La-un of Ranong province. overlooks the Kra Buri River, islands, mangrove Encompassing a moist evergreen forest area forests, and the Republic of the Union of with biodiversity of flora and fauna, it was Myanmar. The distance to the viewpoint is proclaimed a national park on 21 April 1999. about 5 km. and it is accessible both on foot and by car. Visitors should contact the Pak ranger Accommodation, camping ground and for guidance. welfare shops are available nearby the Park’s Kra Buri River or Pak Chan River headquarters.