Ranong Ranong

In Buri National Museum

Ao Khao Khwai, Ko Kam Tok CONTENTS

HOW TO GET THERE 7 ATTRACTIONS 9 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 : Sub-district 117 km. Wat : Temple Surat Thani 193 km. Note: English spelling here given tries to Phang-nga 226 km. approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs 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 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 , 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 : Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Amphoe Chok Anan Tour Tel. 08 1970 3500, 08 1970 0492, Kapoe, Amphoe Kra Buri (with the 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 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 Tel. 1318, 0 2900 9955 www.nokair.com Road–Fish Dock (Pier to Ko Song or Victoria 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 , It was There are regular bus services to other provinces; built of teakwood and iron wood. On display Krabi, Phuket, , 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�้ำร้อนและสวนสาธารณะรักษะวาริน) 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�ำน�้ำกระบุรี) 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. Admission is 100 Baht. For more (แม่น�้ำกระบุรี information, please contact Lamnam Kra Buri หรือแม่น�้ำปากจั่น) runs through the Park into National Park Headquarter Tel. 0 7798 9817. the and forms a natural border between Myanmar and Thailand. Cruising along

14 Ranong Namtok Punyaban

the river is available to admire the scenery on obstructed by hide tide. A cruise for 10 people both sides, which comprise mangrove forests, running for approximately 1 hour along the undulating mountains and 6 islands of intact Kra Buri River is available at Tha Khrop and Tha mangrove forest in the middle of the river; Pho, which are piers located about 2 km. and 7 namely, Ko Siat, Ko Khwang, Ko Yao, Ko Chon, km. from the park headquarters, respectively. Ko Pling, and Ko Nok Pla, Ko Yao and Ko Khwang, For more information, please Tel. 0 7798 9817. inparticular, are of historical importance, as Namtok Punyaban (น�้ำตกปุญญบาล) is located at they used to be a stronghold of the Japanese Mu 1, Tambon Bang Non. Formerly known as army during World War II. A long tunnel was Namtok Setkuat, this 20-metre high waterfall, bored around the islands at that time to store visible on the right-hand side from the road. It armaments and serve as bunkers. Along the is especially beautiful in the rainy season when tunnel walls, there are small niches to hold a lot of water cascades down and splashes on lamps and candles and also sleeping spaces the rocks below. There is a 300 m. nature trail for soldiers. Visitors to Ko Yao and Ko Khwang with 2 more levels of the water along the routes; are required to contact the Park ranger for namely, Namtok Ton Mai Phai, the second level, guidance, as the entry into the tunnel may be and Namtok Ton Ton Foen, the third level. The

Ranong 15 Phon Rang Hot Spring

ground level is suitable for recreation because available. For more information, please contact there are a restaurants, souvenir shops and car Tel. 0 7786 2103, 08 9288 9153. park area provided for tourists. To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality take highway no. 4 around 12 km. and turn left take Highway No. 4 (Phetchakasem Road) until another 2 km. at Chaloemprakiet Park. reaching Km. 597. The waterfall is on the roadside on the right. There are directional signs Phukhao Ya (Grass Hill) or Khao Hua Lan along the route. (Bald Hill) (ภูเขาหญ้า หรือเขาหัวล้าน) is located in Tambon Ngao. This hill is something Phon Rang Hot Spring (บ่อน�้ำร้อนพรรั้ง) of an anomaly, as it is completely treeless, being is located at Mu 3 Ban Phon Rang, Tambon covered instead by a thick blanket of grass. From Ngao. Hot Spring is under the supervision of the November-April the grass were dry and brown, Namtok Ngao National Park surrounded by hills but from May-October were green. and some natural water sources. Water from this To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality hot spring has been used for medical treatment take highway no. 4 (the same route as Phon for tourists. Open during 06.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. Rang Hot Spring) around 13 km. opposite site Admission fee 100 Baht. Accommodation is of Namtok Ngao National Park.

16 Ranong Phukhao Ya (Grass Hill) or Khao Hua Lan (Bald Hill)

Ranong 17 Namtok Ngao National Park

Namtok Ngao National Park (อุทยานแห่ง They live in crevices or under dry leaves along ชาติน�้ำตกหงาว) the banks of the small creeks which run from is located in Tambon La-un, Amphoe Mueang the waterfall. For more information, please Tel. Ranong, Amphoe Sawi, Amphoe Thung Tako, 0 7784 8181, 0 7781 0651-2 www.dnp.go.th Amphoe Lang Suan, and Amphoe Phato of To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality, , Namtok Ngao National take Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Ratchakrut), for a Park covers a total area of approximately distance of approximately 13 km., then turn left 417,500 Rai. It was declared a national park on for another 2 km. 3 June, 1999. The steep Ngao Waterfall can be seen from a great distance away because of Research and development of mangroves its commanding height. The area is home to a and coastal forests Ranong (ศูนย์วิจัยและ unique endemic species of crab known as “Pu พัฒนาทรัพยากรป่าชายเลนและชายฝั่งจังหวัดระนอง) Chao Fa”. These crabs are easily recognised by is located at Mu 4, Tambon Ngao. This research their white bodies and dark purple mouths. centre is located approximately 19 km. from

18 Ranong Ranong’s city. It has been declared a World water; each tier of the falls cascades down Biosphere Reserve Zone by UNESCO. Mangrove boulders all year round. For visitors who want nature trail with sign along 850 metres is to visit, please contact the local villagers for provided. Many species of marine life come guide directly. to the mangrove to mate, incubate their eggs, To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality and care for their young offspring until they are take hightway no. 4 (Ranong–Phang-nga route), strong enough to face the perils of the open sea. turn left at Km. 641 for approximately 2 km., For more information Tel. 0 7784 8391. then take a walk for around 1.5 km.

Namtok Ton Phet (น�้ำตกโตนเพชร) Governor’s Cemetery (สุสานเจ้าเมืองระนอง) is located at Mu 4, Tambon Ratchakrut. This is located at Rakangthong hill, Tambon 11-tiered waterfall is surrounded by moist Bangnon. This Chinese cemetery of Phraya evergreen forest with Ranong’s highest Phota Rattanasetthi (Kho Su Chiang), Ranong’s Chong Dong Mountains being the source of first governor, is situated on a piece of land

Research and development of mangroves and coastal forests Ranong

Ranong 19 Governor’s Cemetery

dedicated by King Rama V the Great. There are IX 80th Birthday Anniversary. It is part of port 3 tiers of stone platform with steps leading up customs as eight-side shape, high 48.5 metres to the grave with antique granite sculptures with nine floors. The top of lighthouse is 360 of Chinese noblemen, horses, goats, and lions degree viewpoint of Andaman. Open during on both sides. 09.00 a.m.-07.00 p.m. To get there: 1 km. from Muang Ranong Municipality on Highway No. 4004 (Ranong- Muko Ranong National Park (อุทยานแห่ง Pak Nam). ชาติหมู่เกาะระนอง) is located at 192 Mu 4. Tambon Ngao, was Ranong Customs Pier and the King’s formerly known as Muko Phayam National Park th 80 Birthday Anniversary Lighthouse and renamed by the National Park, Wildlife and (ประภาคารเฉลิมพระเกียรติ ๘๐ พรรษา) Plant Conservation Department on 23 February, is located at Mu 5 Ban Khao Nang Hong, 2010. It covers a coastal area, which includes Tambon Paknam. This lighthouse was built every green forests, mangrove forests and on the occasion of His Majesty the King Rama beaches on Ko Bang Chak, Ko Yio, Ko Sai Dam

20 Ranong etc, and an off-the-coast area, which includes Place of interest in the National Park Ko Chang, Ko Thalu, Ko Ta Khrut, Ko Mo, Ko Hat Hin Ngam (หาดหินงาม) is a beach on Ko Fai Pring, Ko Rai, Ko Fai Mai etc. For information on Mai (เกาะไฟไหม้), a small island covered with a renting a boat to these islands, please contact moist evergreen forest located off the coast in Muko Ranong National Park Tel. 0 7781 3828, the same direction as Ko Chang. It features a 07781 3840-1. beach of round pebbles in various colors that To get there: From Ranong take highway no. 4 glisten beautifully in the sunlight when washed (Phetchakasem Road), the Ranong Takua Pa by the waves. route, approximately 14 km. to reach Tambon Hat Sai Dam (หาดทรายดำ�) is a beach on Ko Sai Ngao and turn right onto the Ban Lang-Hua Dam (เกาะทรายดำ�), an island inhabited by a large Thanon route for about 4 km. to the Park’s century-old community earning a living from headquarters. rubber plantation and fruit orchard. The island is

Muko Ranong National Park

Ranong 21 Ko Chang

scenic with forested and rocky topography, and km. and rent a boat from the villagers to the features the outstanding Hat Sai Dam, which is island, which takes 35 minutes. a vast stretch of black sand beach formed by a By bus: From Ranong Bus Terminal, Take the deposit of rotten wood and mangrove leaves Ranong-Ban Tha Chang bus and connect to a over a long period of time. There is also Leam local bus routeing Ban Tha Chang-Tha Ton Son. Makham (แหลมมะขาม), a cape with an intact Ko Thalu (เกาะทะลุ) features a pile of naturally- mangrove ecosystem, offering a 4-km. nature sculpted archways that form a stone bridge and trail. To the south of the island is located Ao Po beautiful corals around the island. (อ่าวปอ), a serene inlet with a scenic view of the mangrove forest. Ko Chang (เกาะช้าง) Hat Sai Daeng (หาดทรายแดง), a beach of brick is located on the south west, 20 km. from red sand caused by a long-time deposit of Mueang Ranong Municipality. The island covers decayed shells. an area of 18 sq. km. The local people make their To get there: From Ranong, follow highway no. 4 living by fishing, growing cashew nuts and stink (Phetchakasem Road) on the Ranong-Ban Tha beans or Sato, and farming rubber plantations. Chang route for a distance of 14 km., continue Moreover, Ko Chang is also home of the small- on the Ban Tha Chang-Tha Ton Son route for 3 sized Oriental Pied Hornbills called “Nok Kaek”

22 Ranong in Thai, which fly between Ko Chang and nearby p.m. The long-tail boat fee starts at 200 Baht islands. Various activities are available on Ko per person. For more information Tel. 08 7277 Chang; such as, trekking to hilltop viewpoints, 7177, 09 8670 1079. sightseeing biking, herbal steam at Wat Ko Chang, hornbill watching, enjoy pure nature Ko Phayam (เกาะพยาม) and the relaxed traditional spirit of the southern has a total area of approximately 35 sq. km. Thai people at Ko Chang. Accommodation are and 4 km. from Ko Chang. Local people available. make their living on fishing, growing cashew To get there: Ko Chang can be reached within 1 nuts, and farming rubber. Ko Phayam has hour by a long-tail boat at Paknam Municipality lots of good activities for tourists; such as, pier. There are boats leaving for Ko Chang 3 fishing, snorkeling, cycling, etc. There are times a day at 09.30 a.m. / 12.30 p.m. / 02.00 tidal mangrove forests with lots of wildlife, p.m., and on a return trip at 08.30 a.m. / 01.00 including the local sea gypsy tribe; also on

Ko Phayam

Ranong 23 Royal Initials Rocks

this island there are several resorts offering watching Ranong’s sunsets. The beach is also a accommodation for visitors. The best period pier where tourists can travel to other islands in for travelling during November-May. Andaman Sea offshore Ranong Province. Such To get there: Take a long-tail boat from Paknam as Victoria Point or Ko Song in Myanmar Municipality Pier, take 2 hours, time starts at 09.30 a.m./ 02.00 p.m. The return time is 08.30 Victoria Point or Ko Song (วิคตอเรียพอยท์ a.m. / 02.00 p.m. / 03.00 p.m. Transfer fee 200 หรือเกาะสอง) is a small town in southern part Baht/person. For speed boat take 45 minutes, of Myanmar, Victoria Point. It takes around 15 time start 07.00 a.m.-05.30 p.m. The return time minutes by a long-tail boat. Ko Song offers is 07.40 a.m.-05.00 p.m. Transfer fee 350 Baht/ visitors a variety of local products, souvenirs person. For more information, Tel. 0 7781 6377, such as wicker basketry, lacquer ware and gems. 08 7277 7177, 09 8670 1079. At this point you must inform the immigration authorities. For more information, please Hat Chan Damri (หาดชาญดำ�ริ) contact Ranong Immigration Bureau Tel. 0 is located 9 km. from Mueang Ranong, along 7782 1216 Highway No. 4004 (Ranong–Pak Nam). The small beach with the best good location for

24 Ranong Amphoe Kra Buri centre, the Kra Isthmus is the narrowest part of Royal Initials Rocks (ศิลาสลักพระปรมาภิไธย) the , spanning merely 44 km. is located in Tambon Pak Chan, there is the from the on the east coast to Royal Initials Rock of King Rama V the Great. the Andaman Sea on the west coast. There is a His initials "Cho Po Ro” was inscribed on the large concrete map to help orient visitors. The rock during his royal visit to this place on 21 Kra Isthmus provides an excellent vantage point April 1890, in an elephant and horse procession from which to see the Kra Buri River forming from Chumphon. On 7 March, 1959, King Rama a natural border line between Thailand and IX and Queen visited their subjects here Myanmar. and their royal initials "Pho Po Ro" and "So Ko" were carved on the rock as well. Tham Phra Khayang (ถ�้ำพระขยางค์) formerly known as Khao Yang, is located at Ban Kho Khot Kra or Kra Isthmus (คอคอดกระ Lamliang. An old legend of “Phra Khayang” Cave หรือกิ่วกระ) links to the establishment of Kra Buri town. is located at Ban Thap Li, Tambon Mamu, at Deep inside the entrance for around 40 metres, Km. 545 on Highway No. 4, 66 km. from town there is a staircase leading upward to the top of

Kho Khot Kra or Kra Isthmus

Ranong 25 Namtok Chum Saeng or Namtok Sai Rung (Chum Saeng Waterfall or Sai Rung Waterfall)

26 Ranong the cave where some rare herbs are believed to was named after its powerful mass of water that have been planted. Visitors are recommended splashes against rocks and causes a rainbow to take with them a candle or flashlight because to appear. of a large flock of bats inside. Besides that, every To get there: 80 km. from the city or 16 km. from year during the Chinese New Year, a fair will be Amphoe Kra Buri. It can be reached by travelling held for 3-7 days for people to pay respect to along Highway No. 4 and then turning left at Buddha images inside the cave. Km. 529-530 for another 3 km. To get there: 18 km. from Kra Buri town with a left turn from Phetchakasem Road (Ranong- Gong Valley (ก้องวัลเลย์) Chumphon) for another 1 km. at Km. 563-564. is located at 62/1 Mu 8, Tambon Nam Chuet, a hand-roasted coffee and agrotourism Namtok Chum Saeng or Namtok Sai community enterprise. It features a mixed Rung (Chum Saeng Waterfall or Sai Rung plantation of fruit trees, para rubber, and coffee. Waterfall) (น�้ำตกชุมแสง หรือน�้ำตกสายรุ้ง) Visitors can try their hand at roasting, grinding, is located in Ban Pak Chan, Tambon Pak Chan. and boiling their own coffee or sipping mild Sai Rung means a rainbow, and the waterfall and fragrant coffee flower tea. In addition,

Gong Valley

Ranong 27 Khao Fa Chi homestay accommodation in the natural Amphoe La-un garden surroundings is also provided Tel. 0 Khao Fa Chi (เขาฝาชี) 3512 3456, 08 7268 1285 www.gongvalley.com is located in Tambon Bang Kaeo, it was named To get there: From Ranong, take highway no. 4 “Fa Chi" because of its resemblance to a at Km.556-557; turn to the same direction as traditional Thai food cover. On the top of the Namtok Bok Krai about 2 km. hill, visitors can see the fascinating scenery and sunsets, where Kra Buri and La-un Rivers meet. Namtok Bok Krai (Bok Krai Waterfall) To get there: 30 km. from Mueang Ranong (น�้ำตกบกกราย) Municipality. Take highway no. 4 until Km. 580 is located at Km. 556-557 on Highway No. 4, and turn left around 3 km. 3 km. from Kra Buri. There is a direction sign telling visitors to head for another 13 km. Locomotive Graveyard (สุสานรถไฟโบราณ) and 200-metre walk is a must to get to the is on the roadside of highway no. 4 near the waterfall. Bok Krai Waterfall has many steps with bridge across the La-un River, approximately 30 fascinating natural surroundings. km. form Ranong. The railway used to be part of

28 Ranong the Kra Isthmus-Khao Fa Chi route used by the Japanese Troops’ Tunnel (อุโมงค์หลบภัย Japanese troops to transport armaments during ทหารญี่ปุ่น) WWII. Traces of war left from that period include is located about 1 km. from the Locomotive the Andaman railway line, tunnel and bunkers, Graveyard, next to the Bang Kaeo Provincial and headquarters of Japanese troops. There is Police Station. It was dug some 20 m. long and also a border market every Sunday during 04.00 1 m. wide into the hill. a.m.-09.00 a.m. For more information, please contact the La-un District Office at Tel. 0 7789 Tham Nam Lot (ถ้ำ�น้ำ�ลอด) is a 2-floored 9058 and Bang Kaeo Subdistrict Administration complicated cave located at Mu 3, Tambon Organisation Tel. 0 7784 7028. Nai Wong Tai. The upper floor features scenic To get there: From Ranong Municipality, stalagmites and stalactites, and visitors can walk follow highway no.4 bound for Chumpon. through to the other side of the cave where Approximately 30 km. after crossing the bridge there is a cliff overlooking beautiful nature. The over Khlong La-un, near Km. 583, a directional ground floor has a stream running through. For sign to the Locomotive Graveyard will be visible more information, please contact La-un Nuea on the right

Japanese Troops’ Tunnel

Ranong 29 Hat Yai Hot Spring

Subdistrict Administration Organisation Tel. 0 Amphoe Kapoe 7781 0759, 0 7781 0453. Laem Son National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ แหลมสน) Hat Yai Hot Spring (บ่อน�้ำพุร้อนหาดยาย) was declared a national park on 9 August, is at Mu 2, Tambon Bang Phra Nuea, within the 1983. It covers a total area of 315 sq. km. or area of the Lamnam Kra Buri National Park. With 196,875 rai, comprising coastal districts from temperatures ranging between 39-59 degree Tambon Ratchakrut, Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Celsius, there are 4 pools of the hot spring, southward via Tambon Muang Kluang, Tambon which include 2 concrete wells, a 3-m. long Kapoe, Tambon Bang Hin, Tambon Nakha, weir, and a pool surrounded with an earthen Tambon Kamphuan, Amphoe Kapoe, Ranong mound, as well as a hole of hot spring drilling. province, to Tambon Khura, Amphoe Khura A mineral bath and soaking service is provided. Buri, Phang-nga province. It also covers islands A nature trial around the area is also available. in the Andaman Sea; such as, Ko Khang Khao To get there: From Amphoe La-un, take the Hat and Mu Ko Kam. Yai-Bo Nam Ron (Hot Spring) route until reaching The National Park has two climates: rainy season the Ban Bang Khun Phaeng Intersection and during May-November and summer during continue for some 6 km. to the hot spring. A December-April. distance of 38 km. from downtown of Ranong

30 Ranong Ao Khao Khwai, Ko Kam Tok

There are interests in this National Park; such as, to facilitate tourists. Travelling to Ko Kam Tok Hat Bang Ben (หาดบางเบน) A long and vast sandy from Ko Khangkhao takes approximately 20 beach, shaded by pine trees along the beach, minutes by boat. it is where the National Park headquarters is To get there: From Ranong Municipality take located. Visitors will enjoy the scenic view of Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Phang-nga) around 45 islands from here. km. or 6 km. from Amphoe Kapoe, at Km. 657 Hat Laem Son (หาดแหลมสน) Only 4 km. next with a right turn for another 10 km. to Hat Bang Ben, a clean white sandy beach provides home for various kinds of birds. This Hat Praphat or Hat Hin Thung (หาดประพาส place is best for bird-watching and camping. หรือหาดหินทุ่ง) Ko Khangkhao (เกาะค้างคาว) A fine sandy beach is located at Mu 2 Tambon Kamphuan, island with Hat Hin Ngam (a gravel beach) in approximately 90 km. from Ranong on Highway the north. It takes about 40 minutes to Bang No. 4 (Ranong-Phang-nga), or 30 km. from Ben Beach by boat. Amphoe Kapoe with a right turn at Km. 702 Ko Kam Tok or Ao Khao Khwai (เกาะกำ�ตก หรืออ่าว into a dirt road for another 3 km. to the National เขาควาย) has a curve-shaped inlet; tourists can Park’s Ranger Unit. Hat Praphat is a large beach see the bay that curves to nearly make a circle. shaded by pine trees similar to Hat Bang Ben. A national park’s ranger unit is located here

Ranong 31 Namtok La-ong Dao

Namtok La-ong Dao (น�้ำตกละอองดาว) and trekkers are required to contact the Khlong is located in Tambon Ban Na in part of the Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary Tel. 0 7787 4210 to Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary. Surrounded seek permission for guidance. by a verdant moist evergreen forest, it is To get there: From Amphoe Kapoe, take highway renowned as a scenic waterfall of Ranong no. 4 for some 25 km., turn left at Km. 685-686 province, with a cascade of water splashing for 200 m. to reach the Khlong Nakha Wildlife down a rocky cliff interspersed with green Sanctuary headquarters to contact the ranger shrubs. The route to the waterfall is rather before continuing on for another 45 km. to the difficult. Visitors will have to wade through the Ban Na Ranger Station to prepare for trekking stream and climb up a steep mountain, so they to the waterfall. have to be strong and healthy. They also have to be well-prepared with trekking and camping Amphoe Suk Samran gear like well-fitting clothes for water wading Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary (เขต and mountain climbing, leech proof socks, รักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าคลองนาคา) hammock, flysheet, raincoat, water bottle, is located about 25 km. from the district waterproof bag or backpack, etc. The trip may township at Km. 685-686 on Highway No. 4. take 2 days and 1 night or 3 days and 2 nights, Wildlife of different types and species are

32 Ranong scattered all around this evergreen tropical once received the Award of Outstanding forest, together with a beautiful waterfall Performance in the category of Ecotourism “Namtok Nueng Phan Met” (1,000-metre Attraction in the Thailand Tourism Awards Waterfall), making the sanctuary even more 2008. The community knows how to manage attractive for nature-loving visitors. Admission the tourism site, treat, and control solid waste fee for Adult 200 Baht and children 100 Baht. and environment as well as recycle the used For more information Tel. 0 7787 4210 products. Tourists will enjoy learning about mangrove eco-system, local wisdom, and way Ban Thale Nok (บ้านทะเลนอก) of life. For information, please contact Ban Thale is located in Tambon Kamphuan, has the area Nok at Tel. 08 7384 8437 approximately 44 sq. km., the livelihood of To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality this Muslim community depends on natural around 85 km. Take highway no. 4 to Amphoe resources in the mangrove area and on the Suksamran until reach to Thairath Wittayakom self sufficiency basis. This Muslim community School and turn right around 5 km.

Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary

Ranong 33 Ban Muang Kluang Muslim Homestay

INTERESTING ACTIVITIES Interesting activities are snorkeling along Ecotourism การท่องเที่ยวเชิงนิเวศน์ the Andaman Coast, kayaking in Ao Khao Cruising along the Kra Buri River (ล่อง Khwai (Khao Khwai Bay), a homestay with the Muslim people, and bird watching. For more is located in Tambon Pak Chan แพแม่น�้ำกระบุรี) information, Tel. 08 9287 0471. Amphoe Kra Buri. Along the way, visitors will spend time to see the riverside life of two Health Tourism countries, Thailand and Myanmar. The perfect การท่องเที่ยวเชิงสุขภาพ time for visiting the river is during January-April. Siam Hot Spa (สยามฮอทสปา): It is located in Raksawarin Public Park. Siam Hot Spa has gathered all facilities for the customer; such as, Ban Hat Sai Dam (บ้านหาดทรายดำ�) is located hot spring Jacuzzi, sauna, Thai massage, facial in Tambon Ngao, Amphoe Mueang Ranong. This massage, and fitness centre. Open Monday- small fisherman village has many interesting Friday 10.30 a.m.-07.30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday activities include a homestay, snorkelling, 08.30 a.m.-07.30 p.m. For more information or mangrove forest sightseeing, and spending reservations, Tel. 0 7781 3551–4 time to watch dolphins.

Ban Muang Kluang Muslim Homestay Chao Ruean Spa (ศูนย์ส่งเสริมสุขภาพเจ้าเรือน (มุสลิมโฮมสเตย์บ้านม่วงกลวง) is located in Tambon สปา) This is a medical centre in Ranong Hospital. Muang Kluang, Amphoe Kapoe, the homestay is All essential medical treatments are provided; operated by the community of local fishermen. such as, foot massage, body massage with Thai

34 Ranong herbs, oil massage, facial spa, and water therapy MAJOR EVENTS in the hot spring pools. Open Monday-Friday Phra Khayang Cave Gilding Fair (งาน 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 10.00 ประเพณีขึ้นถ�้ำพระขยางค์) This festival was arranged a.m.-09.00 p.m. For more information, Tel. 0 during the Chinese New Year (February) for 3 7781 2524, 0 7781 2630 days of every year. There are some interesting activities consisting of giving alms to Buddhist Tinidee Hotel (โรงแรมทินิดี): A 5-star hotel of priests, bathing Buddha images, 9 temples Ranong, where 138 guest rooms feature natural tour, and visiting the natural hot spring pools. mineral water from hot springs and first-class For more information Tel. 0 7781 0823, 0 7782 facilities. Soak up the goodness of the region at the resort’s own spa with a mineral water pool Cashew Nut Festival (งานกาหยู) takes offering a variety of spa treatments. There is place on Ko Phayam in February, which is the also a large swimming pool for the ultimate in harvest season of ripened Kayu or cashew relaxation by day. For more information, Tel. 0 nuts, and features exhibitions and contests 7782 6003-6, 0 7783 5240-4 of agricultural produce; such as, cashew nut

Cashew Nut Festival

Ranong 35 Cashew Nut

contest, Lep Mue Nang banana contest, and The Mineral Water and Songkran also sales of agricultural products. For more Festival (งานเทศกาลสงกรานต์น�้ำแร่แช่น�้ำศักดิ์สิทธิ์) information, please contact Mueang Ranong The event starts in the time of the Songkran Municipal Office Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7782 1906, Festival during 13th-15th April of every year. 0 7782 6324 Visitors can enjoy cultural shows and visit the famous hot spring pools and temples in Ranong Mineral Baths with Ranong’s Scenic province. For more information, please contact Views (งานอาบน�้ำแร่แลระนอง) is held during the Mueang Ranong Municipality Office, Tel. 0 7781 first week of March at the multi-purpose ground 1422 www.ranong.go.th. in front of the Mueang Ranong Municipal Office. Main activities include a mineral Ranong Province Conferring Anniversary water consecration ceremony, exhibitions by Ceremony (งานวันสถาปนาเมืองระนอง) is held in various organizations, tourism activities, booth 21st July every year in front of the Mueang display by tourism agencies, tourism route Ranong Municipality Office. There are plenty designing, and evening performances. For more of souvenirs and preserved seafood shops. For information, please contact Mueang Ranong more information, contact Mueang Ranong Municipal Office Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7782 1906, Municipality Office at Tel. 0 7781 1422 www. 0 7782 6324. ranong.go.th.

36 Ranong Buddha Image Boat Procession and cashew nut and dumplings. Other souvenirs; Races (งานเสด็จพระแข่งเรือ อ�ำเภอกระบุรี) Held such as, bags and artificial flowers are also cooperatively by Thai and Burmese people available. All mentioned are available at the during the 1st–3rd days of the waning moon following shops. of the 11th lunar month, the event features a Buddha image boat competition. Boats will be Cashew Nut (เม็ดมะม่วงหิมพานต์) is the main decorated to carry Buddha images and float in economic plant of Ranong. The main production a procession along the Kra Buri River, near the village is located at Ban Ko Chang, Tambon Ko Kra Isthmus, passing by riverside communities. Phayam. They can produce a great amount of There will be a boat song contest and boat cashew nuts, which can be easily found and races as well as other forms of entertainment purchased at Ko Chang, Ko Phayam, and any in front of the Office. For more local shops: information Tel. 0 7789 1021-2 Nareerat shop Tel. 0 7752 3745, 08 6281 7091 Preecha shop Tel. 0 7781 2288, Nam Heng shop LOCAL PRODUCTS Tel. 0 7783 3237 Ranong is renowned for its preserved seafood; Muk Amornsilp Tel. 0 7782 1058 or 0 7782 such as, dried shrimps, , as well as 1408.

Salapao Thap Li

Ranong 37 Salapao Thap Li (Thap Li Dumplings) Ban Phak Bo Nam Ron Phon Rang (บ้าน (ซาลาเปาทับหลี): Thap Li is the name of a small พักบ่อน�้ำร้อนพรรั้ง) Mu 3, Phetchakasem Road village in Amphoe Kra Buri. Visitors can buy Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 0 7786 2103, 0 7782 5946, Salapao Thap Li at shops on both sides of 10 rooms: 700-1,000 Baht. Phetchakasem Road; such as, Ban Rim Tarn (บ้านริมธาร) 29 Mu 2, Tambon Hun Yok Yuan, Tel. 0 7784 6218-9 Hat Som Paen, and Tel. 0 7783 3792, 12 rooms: Khao Man Kai Thap Li, Tel. 0 7784 6075 350-1,500 Baht. Ban Suan Sam Leam Resort (บ้านสวนสาม Preserved Seafood (ผลิตภัณฑ์อาหารทะเล แหลม รีสอร์ท) 170 Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, Tel. แปรรูป) Such as shrimp paste is available at the 0 7782 5700, 08 1891 7180, 10 rooms: 1,200- market or souvenir shops around Ranong. 2,500 Baht. Ban Suk San (บ้านสุขสันต์) 2/102 Mu 1, Tambon Pearl and Products from Shell (มุกและสิ่ง Bang Rin, and Tel. 0 7783 2585, 08 9873 5123, ประดิษฐ์จากเปลือกหอย) Available at Raksawarin 28 rooms: 500-790 Baht. Park, Namtok Punyaban and the airport. B.C. Andaman Resort (บีซี อันดามัน รีสอร์ท) 78/127 Mu 5, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. 0 7783 0995, FACILITIES 08 9509 9452, 29 rooms: 900 Baht. Accommodations B.C Badin Resort (บีซี บดินทร์ รีสอร์ท) 136/10 (REMARK: Please contact the hotel before Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, and Tel. 07787 1010-1, making the reservation.) 08 5449 7831, 09 3651 5322, 35 rooms: 1,000- Amphoe Mueang Ranong 1,600 Baht. Asia (เอเซีย) 39/9 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Blue Sky Resort Ko Payam (บลู สกาย รีสอร์ท Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7781 1113, 0 7781 1177, 28 เกาะพยาม) 170 Mu 5, Tambon Pak Nam, and rooms: 350-650 Baht. Tel. 08 1489 2881, 08 2457 7801, www.theblue Ban Rim Than (บ้านริมธาร) 29 Mu 2, Tambon skyresort.com, 15 rooms: 5,000–10,000 Baht. Hat Som Paen, Tel. 0 7783 3792 Fax. 0 7781 1960, Eiffel & Spa(ไอเฟล แอนด์ สปา) 160/1-14 Mu 12 rooms: 350-1,500 Baht. 3, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. Ban Choeng Khao Resort (บ้านเชิงเขา รีสอร์ท) 0 7784 8368-69, 0 7786 2046-7, 37 rooms: 550- 26/25 Mu 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tel. 0 7783 650 Baht. 5900, 0 7783 5009, 33 rooms: 890-2,500 Baht. Farm House (ฟาร์ม เฮ้าส์) 311/1 Tambin Khao Ban Bu-nga Resort (บ้านบุหงา รีสอร์ท) 39/1 Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 2707, 08 7278 4224, 52 rooms: Mu 2, Hat Som Paen, Tel. 0 7783 3144, 08 9298 600-1,480 Baht. 0085, 7 rooms: 500-800 Baht. Homestay Lung Sen (โฮมสเตย์ ลุงแสน) 9/9 Mu Ban Da Lha (บ้านดาหลา) 323/5, Tambon Khao 1 Tambon Hat Som Paen, Tel. 08 7886 6451, 08 Niwet, and Tel. 0 7781 2959, 08 3649 7747, 13 3504 4405, 08 2802 4263 rooms: 500-600 Baht. Jansom Beach Resort (จันทร์สม บีช รีสอร์ท) 135 Mu 5, Hat Chan Damri, Tambon Pak Nam,

38 Ranong Tel. 08 1958 1797, 08 9874 7828, 25 rooms: Petch Ranong at Town (เพชรระนอง แอท ทาวน์) 600-900 Baht. 999 Taveesinka Road, Tambon Bangnon, Tel. 0 Khao Nang Hong Resort (เขานางหงษ์) 123/6 7781 2678, 08 3322 5678, 890-1,890 Baht. Mu 5 Praya Rattana Setthi Road, Tambon Phloenchai (เพลินใจ) 2/30 Mu 1, Phetchakasem Paknam, Tel. 08 1827 2868, 0 7783 1088, 10 Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 0 7783 2832, 0 7782 rooms: 890-2,500 Baht. 3823, 26 rooms: 450-550 Baht. Le Ranong Bistro Hotel (เลอ ระนอง บิสโทร) Phutara Resort Ranong (ภูธารา รีสอร์ท ระนอง) 140/10 Tha Mueang Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, 29/25 Soi Phetchakasem 13, Tambon Bang Tel. 0 7782 6026, 08 1892 2200, 24 rooms: 690- Non, Tel. 08 4443 6799, 09 1654 5409 www. 1,090 Baht. phutararesort.com, 39 rooms: 800-3,500 Baht. Le Sarin Chalet Ranong (เลอ สริน ชาเลย์ P.P. Ranong (พีพีระนอง) 27/83 Mu 5, Chaloem ระนอง) 306 Rueang Rat Road, Tel. 0 7782 5725, prakiet Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 0 7783 21 rooms: 590-750 Baht. 3807-9, 08 8823 3543, 24 rooms: 400-500 Baht. Luang Poj Boutique Hostel (หลวงพจน์ บูติค Ranong River View (ระนอง ริเวอร์ วิว) 116/33 โฮสเทล) 183 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Khao Mu 2, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 08 1979 9345, Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 3377, 08 7266 6333, 8 rooms: 800-2,000 Baht. 600 Baht. Rom Mai Rim Nam Resort (ร่มไม้ริมน�้ำ รีสอร์ท) Mu Ko Ranong National Park (อุทยานแห่ง 108/5 Mu 2, Tambon Bang Rin, and Tel. 08 1079 ชาติหมู่เกาะระนอง) 192 Mu 4, Tambon Ngao, Tel. 8000, 08 1340 4743, 15 rooms: 650-1,200 Baht. 0 7781 3840-1, 10 rooms: 1,200 Baht. Suta House Bungalow (สุตา เฮ้าส์ บังกะโล) Namtok Ngao National Park (อุทยานแห่ง 311/6 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, ชาติน�้ำตกหงาว) 76/5 Mu 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tel. 0 7783 2707-8, 08 1719 3683, 20 rooms: Tambon Ngao, Tel. 0 7784 8181 www.dnp.gp.th, 320-500 Baht. 8 rooms: 600-1,000 Baht. Suea Ten Resort (เสือเต้น รีสอร์ท) 220/14 Mu 2, Non Ranong Boutique Hotel (นอนระนอง Tambon Ngao, and Tel. 08 1979 0715, 08 9470 บูติค โฮเต็ล) 11/3 Mu 3, Tambon Ngao, Tel. 07787 9800, 4 rooms: 450 Baht. 1533, 08 1777 4200, 10 rooms: 490-550 Baht. Thanatnan Palace (ธนัตต์นันท์ พาเลซ) 16/7-8 Numsai Khaosuay Resort Ranong (น�้ำใส Chon Ra-u Road, Tel. 0 7781 2212, 0 7782 2807-9, 42 rooms: 350-550 Baht. เขาสวย รีสอร์ท ระนอง) 14/19 Phoem Phon Than Sila Resort 129/2 Mu Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 4888-9, (ธารศิลา รีสอร์ท) 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. www. numsaikhaosuay.com, 28 rooms: 2,300- 0 7782 3405, 08 6811 1411, Bangkok Office Tel. 5,600 Baht. 0 2628 7144, 23 rooms: 700-1,600 Baht. Pathu Resort (พธู รีสอร์ท) 29/5 Phetchakasem Tinidee Hotel 41/144 Tha Mueang Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 0 7782 5336, 08 (ทินิดี) Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 5240-4, 5692 2966, 08 9569 2494 www.pathuresort. 0 7783 5238, 188 rooms: 1,800–7,000 Baht. com, 28 rooms: 890-1,500 Baht.

Ranong 39 The Apple Ranong (ดิ แอ็ปเปิล ระนอง) 333 Full Moon Bungalow (ฟูลมูน บังกะโล) 2/12 Mu 2, Tambon Bang Bon, Tel. 0 7781 2333, 21 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0130, 08 rooms: 590-790 Baht. 4850 3809, 11 rooms: 300-600 Baht. The B Ranong Trend Hotel (เดอะ บี ระนอง Golden Bee Bungalow (โกลเด้นบี บังกะโล) 1/39 เทรนด์ โฮเต็ล) 165/2 Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 8445 8800, 08 7782 3111, 23 rooms: 1,100-1,800 Baht. 5795 3955, 23 rooms: 150-250 Baht. The Hidden Resort (เดอะ ฮิทเด้น รีสอร์ท) Ko Chang Resort (เกาะช้างรีสอร์ท) 2/3 Mu 2, 145/94 Mu 4, Tambon Bangnon, Tel. 0 7782 Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0176, 08 1896 1900, 8 rooms: 4,200-8,500 Baht. 1839, 17 rooms: 200-1,000 Baht. Nature View Bungalow (เนเจอร์ วิว บังกะโล) Ko Chang (เกาะช้าง) 2/10 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1270 Ao Lek (อ่าวเล็ก) 4801, 08 2495 2794, 9 rooms: 500-700 Baht. Ao Lek Bungalow (อ่าวเล็ก บังกะโล) Ao Lek, Paradise Bungalow (พาราไดซ์ บังกะโล) 3 Mu Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 9291 5831, 8 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1078 3143, 11 rooms: 100-250 Baht. rooms: 250-300 Baht. Chang Thong Bungalow (ช้างทอง บังกะโล) Sawasdee Resort (สวัสดี รีสอร์ท) 2/25 Mu 2, 121 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0178, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0177, 08 1803 08 7263 5688, 13 rooms: 100-200 Baht. 0946, 08 4846 5828, 12 rooms: 550-650 Baht. Sunset Bungalow (ซันเซ็ท บังกะโล) 1/47 Mu 2, Ao Kieang (อ่าวเกียง) Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0171, 15 rooms: Hornbill Bungalow (ฮอร์นบิล บังกะโล) 1/44 100-300 Baht. Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0134, 8 rooms: 180-250 Baht. Ao Ta Deang (อ่าวตาแดง) Sea Eagle Bungalow (ซี อีเกิล บังกะโล) 1/53 Crocodile Rock Bungalow (คร๊อกโคไดล์ ร็อค Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 7885 4460, 08 บังกะโล) 2/23 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1894 5665, 10 rooms: 250-300 Baht. 4837 5089, 6 rooms: 200-250 Baht. Eden Bungalow (อีเดน บังกะโล) 1/49 Mu 2, Ao Yai (อ่าวใหญ่) Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0172, 7 rooms: Cashew Resort (แคทชู รีสอร์ท) 1/43, Tambon 250-300 Baht. Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0116, 08 1485 6002, 40 Lae Tawan Bungalow (แลตะวัน บังกะโล) 119/2 rooms: 200-500 Baht. Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0179, 08 Chang Tong Resort (ช้างทองรีสอร์ท) 121 Mu 2, 0698 6227, 18 rooms: 300-900 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0189, 08 9866 Mama’s Bungalow (มามาส บังกะโล) 119 Mu 2, 3774, 18 rooms: 300-500 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0180, 08 1082 Frog Beach House (ฟรอก บีช เฮ้าส์) 15/6 Mu 1, 2159, 14 rooms: 350-3,000 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 3542 7559, 08 0459 Suan Po Bungalow (สวนปอ บังกะโล) 1/2 Mu 2, 3840, 17 rooms: 250-2,100 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0177, 17 rooms: 400-500 Baht.

40 Ranong Ta Daeng Bay (ตาแดงเบย์) 2/54 Mu 2, Tambon Jansom Bungalow (จันทร์สม บังกะโล) 12/12 Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 0890 7715, 08 2817 0190, 08 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1958 1797, 08 9390 9360, 11 rooms: 300-500 Baht. 1968 5720, 50 rooms: 500-900 Baht. Keb Tawan Resort (เก็บตะวัน รีสอร์ท) 1/13 Ko Phayam (เกาะพยาม) Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 1515, 8 Ao Hin Khao (อ่าวหินขาว) rooms: 600 Baht. PP Land Bungalow (พีพี แลนด์ บังกะโล) 7/20 Ko Phayam Contact Bungalow (เกาะพยาม Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1678 4310, คอนแทค บังกะโล) 7/14 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, 18 rooms: 300-800 Baht. Tel. 08 5781 2006, 9 rooms: 700-1,500 Baht. Lotus Bungalow (โลตัส บังกะโล) 51 Mu 1, Ao Khao Kwai (อ่าวเขาควาย) Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1925 1088, 14 Ban Klong Kleng (บ้านโคลงเคลง) 7 Mu 1, rooms: 1,000-2,000 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0466, 08 0141 Phayam Beach Resort (พยาม บีช รีสอร์ท) 1231 www.baanklongkleng.com, 9 rooms: Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 4768 9595, 08 800-1,500 Baht. 9903 3781, 12 rooms: 500-800 Baht. Bhu Pa Lay Resort (ภูผาเล รีสอร์ท) 102 Mu 1, Phayam Cabana Bungalow (พยาม คาบา Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 0690 4125, 5 rooms: น่า บังกะโล) 51/1 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, 480-1,300 Baht. Tel. 08 9526 8229, 08 6023 1304, 11 rooms: Buffalo Bay Vacation Club(บัฟฟาโล เบย์ 500-1,300 Baht. วาเคชั่นคลับ) 51/3 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Phayam Cottage Resort (พยาม ค๊อทเทจ Tel. 08 1961 0375, 08 5107 9473 www. รีสอร์ท) 69/1 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 buffalobayclub.com, 16 rooms: 1,200–3,500 7772 0200, 08 5222 1847 www.payamcottage. Baht. com, 31 rooms: 1,800-4,500 Baht. Chan Home Bungalow (ชาญโฮม บังกะโล) Rabbit Bungalow (แรบบิท บังกะโล) 75 Mu 31/13 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 4889 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 6332 3443, 13 2355, 7 rooms: 300-1,500 Baht. rooms: 500-1,000 Baht. Chomjan Bungalow (ชมจันทร์ บังกะโล) 5/4 Sai Thong Bungalow (สายทอง บังกะโล) Mu 1, Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 5678 4166, 08 Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0466, 9 rooms: 0147 0447, 11 rooms: 1,000-1,500 Baht. 300-600 Baht. Golden Key Bungalow (กุญแจทอง บังกะโล) Vijit Bungalows (วิจิตร บังกะโล) 7/8 Mu 1, 14/4 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7781 Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7783 4082, 0 7782 2202, 08 9292 9779, 15 rooms: 300-1,000 Baht. 0344, 35 rooms: 300-1,500 Baht. Heaven Beach Eco Resort and Art (เฮฟเว่น บีช อีโค่รีสอร์ท แอนด์ อาร์ท) 47/10 Tambon Ko Ao Mae Mai (อ่าวแม่หม้าย) Phayam, Tel. 08 2806 2140, 10 rooms: 1,500- Andamanburi Resort (อันดามันบุรี รีสอร์ท) 3,000 Baht. 1/12 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 8096- 100, 08 3821 7772, 10 rooms: 1,000-3,000 Baht.

Ranong 41 Blueskyresort (Office) 170 Mu 5, Tambon Lazy Hut (เลซี่ ฮัท) Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Pak Nam, Tel. 08 1489 2881, 08 2457 7801, www. Tel. 08 0685 8147, 08 9824 0386, 25 rooms: theblueskyresort.com, 19 rooms: 4,000–5,000 500-1,500 Baht. Baht. Phayam Coconut Beach Resort (พยาม โคโคนัท บีช รีสอร์ท) 14 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Ao Muk (อ่าวมุก) Tel. 0 7782 0011, 08 3889 6408, 08 4329 2598, Ko Phayam Resort (เกาะพยาม รีสอร์ท) 35 Mu www.phayamisland.com, 25 rooms: 800-1,500 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7781 2297, 08 1270 Baht. 7858, 15 rooms: 500-2,500 Baht. Phayam Lodge (พยาม ลอดจ์) 97 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 6995 2598, 08 9685 5540, 8 Ao Yai (อ่าวใหญ่) rooms: 1,400-23,900 Baht. Ao Yai Bungalow (อ่าวใหญ่ บังกะโล) 31 Mu 1, Silver Sand Phayam Resort (ซิลเวอร์แซนด์ Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7787 0216, 08 3389 พยาม รีสอร์ท) 31/8 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, 8688, 25 rooms: 300-700 Baht. Tel. 0 7787 0206, 08 1554 1371, 13 rooms: 400- Bamboo Bungalow (แบมบู บังกะโล) 56 Mu 1, 1,000 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0012, 08 1273 Sea Eagle Bungalow (ซี อีเกิล บังกะโล) 1/53 3437 www.bamboo-bungalows.com, 40 rooms: Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1894 5665, 08 250-1,500 Baht. 4840 7389, 10 rooms: 300-500 Baht. Ban Suan Kayu (บ้านสวนกาหยู) 15 Mu 1, Star Light Bungalow (สตาร์ ไลท์ บังกะโล) 84/6 Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0133, 08 1761 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1978 5301, 08 2561, 08 5655 4906, 10 rooms: 200-600 Baht. 9922 5301, 18 rooms: 700-2,000 Baht. Big Tree Bungalow (บิ๊กทรี บังกะโล) 31/5 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0504, 08 4180 Ko Kam (เกาะขาม) 9028, 19 rooms: 300-1,000 Baht. Ko Kham Bungalow (เกาะขาม บังกะโล) Mu 1, Cede Boutique Beach Resort (เซเด บูติค บีช Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1978 0599, 8 rooms: รีสอร์ท) 60 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 200-400 Baht. 1622 6464, 15 rooms: 1,500-2,000 Baht. Friend Bungalow (เฟรนด์ บังกะโล) 75 Mu 1, Amphoe Kraburi Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 5679 9568, 08 6923 Kong Valley (ก้อง วัลเล่ย์) 62/1 Mu 8, Tel. 08 8937, 12 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht. 1078 2865, 08 7268 1285, 7 rooms: 500-700 Hornbill (ฮอร์นบิล) 53 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Baht. Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0084, 08 1891 6008, www. Kraburi Bungalow (กระบุรี บังกะโล) 111/1-6 hornbillhut.com, 17 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht. Tel. 08 1077 2737, 12 rooms: 200-550 Baht. Ko Phayam Sanctuary (เกาะพยาม แซงจูรี่) 77 Kung Nam Resort (คุ้งน�้ำ รีสอร์ท) 1/5 Mu 7, Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1891 3971 Tambon Mamu, Tel. 0 7789 1464, 08 3692 6938, www.Kophayamsanctuary.net, 3 bungalows: 21 rooms: 340-600 Baht. 10,000 Baht.

42 Ranong Punnika Resort (ปัณณิกา รีสอร์ท) 139 Mu 4, Tel. D D Coffee(ดีดี คอฟฟี่) 299/1 Ruang Rat Road, 0 7789 1419, 7 rooms: 250-450 Baht. Tambon Khao Ni Wet, Tel. 0 7783 0111, open: 08.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m. Amphoe La-un Daorung Saideang Seafood (ดาวรุ่ง ทราย Ban din Khao Fa Chi (บ้านดินเขาฝาชี) 22/6 Mu แดง ซีฟู้ด) 17/10 Mu 3, Tambon Bang Non, Tel. 4, Tambon Bang Kaeo, Tel. 08 4745 7527, 08 5782 08 5797 9501, 08 5797 9516, open: 10.00 a.m.- 7553, 4 rooms: 500-800 Baht. 10.00 p.m. J & T (เจแอนด์ที) 267 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Amphoe Kapoe Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 2483, 0 7782 4939, open: Andaman Beach Resort (อันดามันบีช รีสอร์ท) 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. 11/2 Mu 4 Tambon Muang Kluang, Tel. 0 7782 Jae Heang (เจ๊ เฮียง) 11/3 Mu 3, Tel. 0 7784 0239, 08 1917 8104, 13 rooms: 400-1,000 Baht. 0114, open: 06.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. Ban Rai I Arun (บ้านไร่ไออรุณ) 21 Mu 7, Tambon Krua Chinese (ครัวไชนีส) Phetchakasem Road, Kapoe, Tel. 08 3051 1654, 3 Bungalows: 500- Tel. 08 7273 7256, open: 12.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m. 1,000 Baht. Khrua Charoen (ครัวเจริญ) 130/121 Tha D D Resort (ดีดี รีสอร์ท) 5 Mu 1, Tambon Kapoe, Mueang Road, Tel. 0 7782 1592, 0 7781 2167, Tel. 0 7789 7052, 08 2808 9951, 16 rooms: 350- open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. 800 Baht. Khanom Jin Maechan (ขนมจีนแม่จันทร์) Wasana Resort (วาสนารีสอร์ท) 36/9 Mu 4, Rueang Rat Road, Tel. 08 2530 2197, open: 05.00 Tambon Muang Kluang, Tel. 0 7786 1434, 08 a.m.-12.00 p.m. 1079 1398, 7 rooms: 400-750 Baht. Khun Lin (คุ้นลิ้น) 1/17 Chon Ra-U Road, Ranong Resort & Laguna (ระนอง รีสอร์ท Tambon Khao Ni Wet, Tel. 0 7782 2863, 08 1802 แอนด์ ลากูน่า) 50/3 Mu 3, Tambon Muang Kluang, 0678, open: 08.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Tel. 0 7784 3141, 08 9587 9247, 24 rooms: 450- Kiang Lay (เคียงเล) 123/6 Mu 5, Tambon 650 Baht. Paknam, Tel. 0 7783 1088, 08 6304 2628, open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Amphoe Suksamran Lae Le (แลเล) 135 Mu 5, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. I Inn Resort (อัยอินน์ รีสอร์ท) 28/15 Mu 2, 0 7781 1774, open 08.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Tambon Kampuan, Tel. 0 7784 4040, 0 7789 Phai Khiao (ไผ่เขียว) 33/3 Mu 1, Tambon Sai 3111, 29 rooms: 350-1,800 Baht. Daeng, Tel: 0 7784 7058. Pak Nam Seafood (ปากน�้ำ ซีฟู้ด) 133/8 Phraya Restaurants Rattanabandit Road, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. 0 Amphoe Mueang Ranong 7783 1324, open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Bung Gee Roti (บังกี โรตี อาหรับ) 90/14 Mu 2 Pet Yang Hong Kong (เป็ดย่างฮ่องกง) 5/25 Lu Soi Pakdee, Tambon Bang Non, and Tel. 08 1852 Wang Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 2033, open: 06.00 a.m.-04.00 p.m. 4765, 08 9868 3773, open: 07.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.

Ranong 43 Phoem Phun (เพิ่มพูน) 157/1 Mu 3, Phetcha Tinidee Café (ทินิดี คาเฟ่) 41/144 Thamueang kasem Road, Tambon Bang Non, Tel. 0 7782 Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 5240, 1400, 08 1537 1500, open: 04.00p.m.-10.00 p.m. open: 07.00 a.m.-01.00 a.m. Ran Ahan Khiang Le (ร้านอาหารเคียงเล) Mu 5, Thot Rongthao (ถอดรองเท้า) 12/2 Kit Phadung Tambon Paknam, Ban Khao Nang Hong, Tel. 0 Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7782 2964, 7783 1088, open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. open: 11.00 a.m.-08.30 p.m. Ran Maek Mai (ร้านแมกไม้) 17/1 Chon Ra-u Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, and Tel. 0 7782 2969, Amphoe Kra Buri 08 3619 2178, open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Gong Vally and Coffee (ก้องวัลเลย์ แอนด์ คอฟฟี่) Ranong Osha (ร้านระนองโอชา) Saphan Pla 62/1 Mu 8, Ban Bok Krai, Tambon Nam Chuet, Road, Tel. 0 7782 2101, 08 5069 1038, open: Tel. 08 7268 1285 07.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. Ran Rim Khlong (ร้านริมคลอง) 11/1 Mu 2, Roti Narisara (โรตี นริสรา) Talatsot Ban Ngao, Tambon Nam Chuet, Tel. 0 7789 1113, open: Prachapitak Road, and Tel. 08 6574 4324, open: 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. 08.00 a.m.-01.00 p.m. Ran Tha Ruea (ร้านท่าเรือ) 4 Mu 3, Rim Mae Sombun Photchana (สมบูรณ์โภชนา) 2/63 Nam Kra Buri, Sut Sakhon Road, Tambon Nam Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 0 Chuet, Tel. 0 7789 1050, 0 7789 1035, open 08.00 7783 3300, 0 7782 2722, 08 1477 1632, open: a.m.-09.00 p.m. 10.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m. Ran Hun Yok Yuan (ร้านฮั่นหยกหย่วน) Phetcha Somyot Paknam Seafood (สมยศ ปากน�้ำ ซีฟู้ด) kasem Road, Km.54, and Tel. 0 7784 6218-9, 99 Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, Tel. 0 7781 2497, 08 open: 07.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. 1087 3319, open: 10.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m. Salapao Thap Li (ซาลาเปาทับหลี) Phetcha Suda House (สุดา เฮาส์) 311/6 Rueang Rat kasem Road, Km. 54. Tel. 08 1891 1900 Road, Tel. 0 7783 5293, 0 7783 2707, open 10.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m

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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