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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 La-un, and Amphoe Suk Samran. Amphoe : District Ao : Bay DistancesfromAmphoeMueang Ban : Village Ranong to Other Districts Chedi : Stupa or Pagoda 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 Ranong is the first southern province on the By Car: From Bangkok take Highway 35 western coast, located 568 kilometres (Thon Buri-Pak Tho). Turn left at the Wang from Bangkok. It is known for its long rainy Manao T-junction and follow Highway 4 season, which lasts for 8 months each year. A (Phetchakasem Road) through Phetchaburi mountainous and heavily forested province. It province, Cha-am, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri was originally settled by the Hokkian Chinese, Khan, Thap Sakae untill reach the intersection and their strong influence remains evident to Chumphon town (Pathomphon Intersection in the town. Ranong town is also a gateway at Km. 499) turn right onto Highway 4, passing to Myanmar, with colorful longboats ferrying Amphoe Kra Buri and Amphoe La-un, total produce and people across the narrow divide distance of 568 km. that separates the two countries. Ranong By Bus: There are air-conditioned buses contains resources of tin and various natural from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal on attractions such as: hot springs, mangrove Borommaratchachonnani Road to Ranong forest and a peaceful island. every day. For more information, 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 AnanTourTel. 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 Tel. 0 7782 6425-6, 09 0665 6636 Visitors can use a“SongThaeo”service (LocalTaxi By Train : There is no train running directly from Service) or motorcycle within the municipality Bangkok to Ranong. Visitors travelling by train area of Ranong by starting from the Ranong can get off at Chumphon Station and connect Market (Talat Sot Thetsaban Mueang) station with the Chumphon–Ranong bus for another during 06.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. every day on the 122 km. For more information, please contact following routes: State Railway of Thailand at Tel. 1690 www. Route 1: TalatTha Mueang–Talat SotThetsaban– railway.co.th. Police Station–Krung Thai Bank By Air : Flight between Bangkok–Ranong Route 2: Around the town–Hot Springs–Rueang depart from Don Mueang Internationanl Rat Road Airport. For more information, please contact Route 3: Tin Smelter–Talat Phama (Burmese Nok Air Tel. 1318, 0 2900 9955 www.nokair.com Market)–Talat Sot Thetsaban-Rattanakosin Ranong Airport Office at Tel. 0 7786 2229, Road–Fish Dock (Pier to Ko Song or Victoria 0 7786 2252 Point) 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 BusTerminal (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, royal accessories, and lanterns. ATTRACTIONS OpenTuesday-Sunday and official holiday from Amphoe Mueang Ranong 08.30 a.m.-04.30 p.m., Admission fee 100 Baht. For more information, please contact Mueang Rattana Rangsan Throne Hall (พระราชวงั Ranong Municipality, Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7782 รตั นรังสรรค)์ 1906, 0 7782 6324 is located at the Rattana Rangsan foothill, Tambon Khao Niwet. This throne hall was 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 จวนเจา้ เมอื งระนอง) Municipality, Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7781 1167, 0 7782 1906. is located on Rueangrat road. The Ranong Governor’s Residence was constructed in the Wat Suwan Khiri or Wat Na Mueang (วดั time of Phraya Damrong Sucharit Mahison สวุ รรณครี ี-วัดหนา้ เมอื ง) Phakdi (Kho Su Chiang) after the Chinese 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 Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion (บ่อน�้ำรอ้ นและสวนสาธารณะรักษะวาริน) of His Majesty the King’s 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary in 1987. Moreover, surrounding is located on Chol Ra-u Road, Tambon Bangrin. the hot springs is a deep shaded forest In 1890, when King Rama V the Great visited called “Raksawarin”, where rest pavilions and Ranong, he named the road to the hot springs washrooms have been provided for the visitor’s “Thanon Chon Ra-u”–literally“hot springs road”. comfort. For more information, please contact There are 3 natural spring pools called, Bo Pho Mueang Ranong Municipality Tel. 0 7781 1422, (the Father), Bo Mae (the Mother), and Bo Luk 0 7781 1167 (the Child). The temperature of the water in To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality the pools remains constant at about 65°C. The take Highway no. 4005 (Chon Ra-u Road) water is both suitable for bathing, and the pools around 1 km. the hot spring located on the are also recommended for medical treatment. right. This pool is one of the various sources of water 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 แห่งลำ� นำ้� กระบรุ ี) Road) and turn right at Km. 595 for approximately 1 km. to the Park. It is 18 km. from Ranong. is located at 130 Mu 3 Ban Hin Chang, Tambon Place of Interest in the National Park Paknam, covering an area of 2,061,278 rai in Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Amphoe Kra Khao Hin Chang Viewpoint (จุดชมวิวเขาหินช้าง) Buri and Amphoe La-un of Ranong province. Encompassing a moist evergreen forest area overlooks the Kra Buri River, islands, mangrove with biodiversity of flora and fauna, it was forests, and the Republic of the Union of proclaimed a national park on 21 April 1999. Myanmar. The distance to the viewpoint is about 5 km. and it is accessible both on foot and Accommodation, camping ground and by car. Visitors should contact the Pak ranger welfare shops are available nearby the Park’s for guidance. headquarters. Admission is 100 Baht. For more information, please contact Lamnam Kra Buri Kra Buri River or Pak Chan River (แม่น้�ำกระบุรี National Park Headquarter Tel. 0 7798 9817. หรือแม่น�้ำปากจ่ัน) runs through the Park into the Andaman Sea and forms a natural border between Myanmar andThailand. 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, KoYao and Ko Khwang, For more information, please Tel. 0 7798 9817. inparticular, are of historical importance, as they used to be a stronghold of the Japanese Namtok Punyaban (น้�ำตกปุญญบาล) is located at army during World War II. A long tunnel was bored around the islands at that time to store Mu 1, Tambon Bang Non. Formerly known as armaments and serve as bunkers. Along the Namtok Setkuat, this 20-metre high waterfall, tunnel walls, there are small niches to hold visible on the right-hand side from the road. It lamps and candles and also sleeping spaces is especially beautiful in the rainy season when for soldiers. Visitors to Ko Yao and Ko Khwang a lot of water cascades down and splashes on are required to contact the Park ranger for the rocks below. There is a 300 m. nature trail guidance, as the entry into the tunnel may be 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 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) (ภเู ขาหญ้า หรือเขาหวั ล้าน) Phon Rang Hot Spring (บอ่ นำ้� รอ้ นพรรง้ั ) is located inTambon Ngao.This hill is something is located at Mu 3 Ban Phon Rang, Tambon of an anomaly, as it is completely treeless, being Ngao. Hot Spring is under the supervision of the covered instead by a thick blanket of grass. From Namtok Ngao National Park surrounded by hills November-April the grass were dry and brown, and some natural water sources.Water from this but from May-October were green. hot spring has been used for medical treatment To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality for tourists. Open during 06.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. take highway no. 4 (the same route as Phon Admission fee 100 Baht. Accommodation is Rang Hot Spring) around 13 km. opposite site 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�ำ้ ตกหงาว) the banks of the small creeks which run from the waterfall. For more information, please Tel. is located in Tambon La-un, Amphoe Mueang 0 7784 8181, 0 7781 0651-2 www.dnp.go.th Ranong, Amphoe Sawi, Amphoe Thung Tako, To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality, Amphoe Lang Suan, and Amphoe Phato of take Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Ratchakrut), for a Chumphon Province, Namtok Ngao National distance of approximately 13 km., then turn left Park covers a total area of approximately for another 2 km. 417,500 Rai. It was declared a national park on 3 June, 1999. The steep Ngao Waterfall can be Researchanddevelopmentofmangroves seen from a great distance away because of its commanding height. The area is home to a and coastal forests Ranong (ศูนย์วิจัยและ unique endemic species of crab known as “Pu พัฒนาทรพั ยากรป่าชายเลนและชายฝัง่ จังหวดั ระนอง) Chao Fa”. These crabs are easily recognised by their white bodies and dark purple mouths. is located at Mu 4, Tambon Ngao. This research 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 (น้�ำตกโตนเพชร) Governor’s Cemetery (สสุ านเจ้าเมืองระนอง) 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). ชาตหิ มู่เกาะระนอง) Ranong Customs Pier and the King’s is located at 192 Mu 4. Tambon Ngao, was 80th Birthday Anniversary Lighthouse formerly known as Muko Phayam National Park and renamed by the National Park, Wildlife and (ประภาคารเฉลมิ พระเกยี รติ ๘๐ พรรษา) Plant Conservation Department on 23 February, 2010. It covers a coastal area, which includes is located at Mu 5 Ban Khao Nang Hong, every green forests, mangrove forests and Tambon Paknam. This lighthouse was built beaches on Ko Bang Chak, Ko Yio, Ko Sai Dam on the occasion of His Majesty the King Rama 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 Pring, Ko Rai, Ko Fai Mai etc. For information on Hat Hin Ngam (หาดหินงาม) is a beach on Ko Fai renting a boat to these islands, please contact Mai (เกาะไฟไหม)้ , a small island covered with a Muko Ranong National Park Tel. 0 7781 3828, 07781 3840-1. moist evergreen forest located off the coast in To get there: From Ranong take highway no. 4 the same direction as Ko Chang. It features a (Phetchakasem Road), the Ranong Takua Pa beach of round pebbles in various colors that route, approximately 14 km. to reach Tambon glisten beautifully in the sunlight when washed Ngao and turn right onto the Ban Lang-Hua by the waves. Thanon route for about 4 km. to the Park’s headquarters. 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 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. (อา่ วปอ), a serene inlet with a scenic view of the Ko Chang (เกาะช้าง) mangrove forest. is located on the south west, 20 km. from Mueang Ranong Municipality.The island covers Hat Sai Daeng (หาดทรายแดง), a beach of brick an area of 18 sq. km.The local people make their living by fishing, growing cashew nuts and stink red sand caused by a long-time deposit of beans or Sato, and farming rubber plantations. decayed shells. Moreover, Ko Chang is also home of the small- To get there: From Ranong, follow highway no. 4 sized Oriental Pied Hornbills called “Nok Kaek” (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 22 Ranong

inThai, 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 Thai people at Ko Chang. Accommodation are has a total area of approximately 35 sq. km. available. and 4 km. from Ko Chang. Local people To get there: Ko Chang can be reached within 1 make their living on fishing, growing cashew hour by a long-tail boat at Paknam Municipality nuts, and farming rubber. Ko Phayam has pier. There are boats leaving for Ko Chang 3 lots of good activities for tourists; such as, times a day at 09.30 a.m. / 12.30 p.m. / 02.00 fishing, snorkeling, cycling, etc. There are p.m., and on a return trip at 08.30 a.m. / 01.00 tidal mangrove forests with lots of wildlife, 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, time start 07.00 a.m.-05.30 p.m. The return time of Myanmar, Victoria Point. It takes around 15 is 07.40 a.m.-05.00 p.m. Transfer fee 350 Baht/ minutes by a long-tail boat. Ko Song offers person. For more information, Tel. 0 7781 6377, visitors a variety of local products, souvenirs 08 7277 7177, 09 8670 1079. such as wicker basketry, lacquer ware and gems. At this point you must inform the immigration Hat Chan Damri (หาดชาญดำ�ร)ิ authorities. For more information, please 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 the Malay Peninsula, spanning merely 44 km. Royal Initials Rocks (ศลิ าสลกั พระปรมาภิไธย) from the Gulf of Thailand on the east coast to the Andaman Sea on the west coast. There is a is located in Tambon Pak Chan, there is the large concrete map to help orient visitors. The Royal Initials Rock of King Rama V the Great. Kra Isthmus provides an excellent vantage point His initials \"Cho Po Ro” was inscribed on the from which to see the Kra Buri River forming rock during his royal visit to this place on 21 a natural border line between Thailand and April 1890, in an elephant and horse procession Myanmar. from Chumphon. On 7 March, 1959, King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit visited their subjects here Tham Phra Khayang (ถ้�ำพระขยางค์) and their royal initials \"Pho Po Ro\" and \"So Ko\" were carved on the rock as well. formerly known as Khao Yang, is located at Ban Lamliang. An old legend of“Phra Khayang”Cave Kho Khot Kra or Kra Isthmus (คอคอดกระ links to the establishment of Kra Buri town. หรือกิ่วกระ) Deep inside the entrance for around 40 metres, there is a staircase leading upward to the top of is located at Ban Thap Li, Tambon Mamu, at Km. 545 on Highway No. 4, 66 km. from town 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 (กอ้ งวัลเลย์) Chumphon) for another 1 km. at Km. 563-564. is located at 62/1 Mu 8, Tambon Nam Chuet, Namtok Chum Saeng or Namtok Sai a hand-roasted coffee and agrotourism Rung (Chum Saeng Waterfall or Sai Rung community enterprise. It features a mixed plantation of fruit trees, para rubber, and coffee. Waterfall) (น�ำ้ ตกชมุ แสง หรือน้�ำตกสายรงุ้ ) Visitors can try their hand at roasting, grinding, and boiling their own coffee or sipping mild is located in Ban Pak Chan, Tambon Pak Chan. and fragrant coffee flower tea. In addition, Sai Rung means a rainbow, and the waterfall Gong Valley Ranong 27

Khao Fa Chi homestay accommodation in the natural Amphoe La-un garden surroundings is also provided Tel. 0 3512 3456, 08 7268 1285 www.gongvalley.com Khao Fa Chi (เขาฝาชี) To get there: From Ranong, take highway no. 4 at Km.556-557; turn to the same direction as is located in Tambon Bang Kaeo, it was named Namtok Bok Krai about 2 km. “Fa Chi\" because of its resemblance to a traditional Thai food cover. On the top of the Namtok Bok Krai (Bok Krai Waterfall) hill, visitors can see the fascinating scenery and sunsets, where Kra Buri and La-un Rivers meet. (น�้ำตกบกกราย) To get there: 30 km. from Mueang Ranong 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 (สสุ านรถไฟโบราณ) and 200-metre walk is a must to get to the waterfall. Bok KraiWaterfall has many steps with is on the roadside of highway no. 4 near the fascinating natural surroundings. bridge across the La-un River, approximately 30 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 the Andaman railway line, tunnel and bunkers, is located about 1 km. from the Locomotive and headquarters of Japanese troops. There is Graveyard, next to the Bang Kaeo Provincial also a border market every Sunday during 04.00 Police Station. It was dug some 20 m. long and a.m.-09.00 a.m. For more information, please 1 m. wide into the hill. contact the La-un District Office at Tel. 0 7789 9058 and Bang Kaeo Subdistrict Administration Tham Nam Lot (ถำ้ �น้ำ�ลอด) is a 2-floored Organisation Tel. 0 7784 7028. To get there: From Ranong Municipality, complicated cave located at Mu 3, Tambon follow highway no.4 bound for Chumpon. Nai Wong Tai. The upper floor features scenic Approximately 30 km. after crossing the bridge stalagmites and stalactites, and visitors can walk over Khlong La-un, near Km. 583, a directional through to the other side of the cave where sign to the Locomotive Graveyard will be visible there is a cliff overlooking beautiful nature. The on the right ground floor has a stream running through. For more information, please contact La-un Nuea 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 Hat Yai Hot Spring (บอ่ นำ�้ พรุ อ้ นหาดยาย) แหลมสน) is at Mu 2, Tambon Bang Phra Nuea, within the was declared a national park on 9 August, area of the Lamnam Kra Buri National Park. With 1983. It covers a total area of 315 sq. km. or temperatures ranging between 39-59 degree 196,875 rai, comprising coastal districts from Celsius, there are 4 pools of the hot spring, Tambon Ratchakrut, Amphoe Mueang Ranong, which include 2 concrete wells, a 3-m. long southward viaTambon Muang Kluang,Tambon weir, and a pool surrounded with an earthen Kapoe, Tambon Bang Hin, Tambon Nakha, mound, as well as a hole of hot spring drilling. Tambon Kamphuan, Amphoe Kapoe, Ranong A mineral bath and soaking service is provided. province, to Tambon Khura, Amphoe Khura A nature trial around the area is also available. Buri, Phang-nga province. It also covers islands To get there: From Amphoe La-un, take the Hat in the Andaman Sea; such as, Ko Khang Khao Yai-Bo Nam Ron (Hot Spring) route until reaching and Mu Ko Kam. the Ban Bang Khun Phaeng Intersection and The National Park has two climates: rainy season continue for some 6 km. to the hot spring. A during May-November and summer during distance of 38 km. from downtown of Ranong December-April. 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 from Ko Khangkhao takes approximately 20 HatBangBen (หาดบางเบน) A long and vast sandy minutes by boat. To get there: From Ranong Municipality take beach, shaded by pine trees along the beach, Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Phang-nga) around 45 it is where the National Park headquarters is km. or 6 km. from Amphoe Kapoe, at Km. 657 located. Visitors will enjoy the scenic view of with a right turn for another 10 km. islands from here. Hat Praphat or Hat Hin Thung (หาดประพาส Hat Laem Son (หาดแหลมสน) Only 4 km. next หรือหาดหนิ ทงุ่ ) to Hat Bang Ben, a clean white sandy beach is located at Mu 2 Tambon Kamphuan, provides home for various kinds of birds. This approximately 90 km. from Ranong on Highway place is best for bird-watching and camping. No. 4 (Ranong-Phang-nga), or 30 km. from Amphoe Kapoe with a right turn at Km. 702 Ko Khangkhao (เกาะคา้ งคาว) A fine sandy beach into a dirt road for another 3 km. to the National Park’s Ranger Unit. Hat Praphat is a large beach island with Hat Hin Ngam (a gravel beach) in shaded by pine trees similar to Hat Bang Ben. the north. It takes about 40 minutes to Bang Ben Beach by boat. Ko Kam Tok or Ao Khao Khwai (เกาะกำ�ตก หรอื อ่าว เขาควาย) 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 Ranong 31

Namtok La-ong Dao Namtok La-ong Dao (นำ้� ตกละอองดาว) and trekkers are required to contact the Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary Tel. 0 7787 4210 to is located in Tambon Ban Na in part of the seek permission for guidance. Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary. Surrounded To get there: From Amphoe Kapoe, take highway by a verdant moist evergreen forest, it is no. 4 for some 25 km., turn left at Km. 685-686 renowned as a scenic waterfall of Ranong for 200 m. to reach the Khlong Nakha Wildlife province, with a cascade of water splashing Sanctuary headquarters to contact the ranger down a rocky cliff interspersed with green before continuing on for another 45 km. to the shrubs. The route to the waterfall is rather Ban Na Ranger Station to prepare for trekking difficult. Visitors will have to wade through the to the waterfall. stream and climb up a steep mountain, so they have to be strong and healthy. They also have Amphoe Suk Samran to be well-prepared with trekking and camping gear like well-fitting clothes for water wading Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary (เขต and mountain climbing, leech proof socks, รกั ษาพนั ธุ์สตั ว์ป่าคลองนาคา) hammock, flysheet, raincoat, water bottle, waterproof bag or backpack, etc. The trip may is located about 25 km. from the district take 2 days and 1 night or 3 days and 2 nights, township at Km. 685-686 on Highway No. 4. 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 (บา้ นทะเลนอก) of life. For information, please contact BanThale Nok at Tel. 08 7384 8437 is located in Tambon Kamphuan, has the area To get there: From Mueang Ranong Municipality approximately 44 sq. km., the livelihood of around 85 km. Take highway no. 4 to Amphoe this Muslim community depends on natural Suksamran until reach to Thairath Wittayakom resources in the mangrove area and on the School and turn right around 5 km. self sufficiency basis. This Muslim community Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary Ranong 33

Ban Muang Kluang Muslim Homestay INTERESTING ACTIVITIES Interesting activities are snorkeling along the Andaman Coast, kayaking in Ao Khao Ecotourism การท่องเที่ยวเชิงนิเวศน์ Khwai (Khao Khwai Bay), a homestay with the Cruising along the Kra Buri River (ล่อง Muslim people, and bird watching. For more แพแมน่ �้ำกระบุรี) is located in Tambon Pak Chan information, Tel. 08 9287 0471. Amphoe Kra Buri. Along the way, visitors will Health Tourism การทอ่ งเทย่ี วเชิงสขุ ภาพ spend time to see the riverside life of two Siam Hot Spa (สยามฮอทสปา): It is located countries, Thailand and Myanmar. The perfect time for visiting the river is during January-April. 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 massage, and fitness centre. Open Monday- inTambon Ngao, Amphoe Mueang Ranong.This Friday 10.30 a.m.-07.30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday small fisherman village has many interesting 08.30 a.m.-07.30 p.m. For more information or activities include a homestay, snorkelling, reservations, Tel. 0 7781 3551–4 mangrove forest sightseeing, and spending time to watch dolphins. Ban Muang Kluang Muslim Homestay Chao Ruean Spa (ศูนย์ส่งเสริมสุขภาพเจ้าเรือน สปา)This is a medical centre in Ranong Hospital. (มสุ ลมิ โฮมสเตยบ์ า้ นมว่ งกลวง) is located inTambon All essential medical treatments are provided; Muang Kluang, Amphoe Kapoe, the homestay is such as, foot massage, body massage with Thai operated by the community of local fishermen. 34 Ranong

herbs, oil massage, facial spa, and water therapy MAJOR EVENTS in the hot spring pools. Open Monday-Friday 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 10.00 Phra Khayang Cave Gilding Fair (งาน a.m.-09.00 p.m. For more information, Tel. 0 ประเพณขี นึ้ ถำ้� พระขยางค)์ Thisfestivalwasarranged 7781 2524, 0 7781 2630 during the Chinese New Year (February) for 3 Tinidee Hotel (โรงแรมทินิดี): A 5-star hotel of days of every year. There are some interesting activities consisting of giving alms to Buddhist Ranong, where 138 guest rooms feature natural priests, bathing Buddha images, 9 temples mineral water from hot springs and first-class tour, and visiting the natural hot spring pools. facilities. Soak up the goodness of the region at For more information Tel. 0 7781 0823, 0 7782 the resort’s own spa with a mineral water pool offering a variety of spa treatments. There is Cashew Nut Festival (งานกาหยู) takes also a large swimming pool for the ultimate in relaxation by day. For more information, Tel. 0 place on Ko Phayam in February, which is the 7782 6003-6, 0 7783 5240-4 harvest season of ripened Kayu or cashew nuts, and features exhibitions and contests 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 information, please contact Mueang Ranong Festival(งานเทศกาลสงกรานตน์ ำ�้ แรแ่ ชน่ ำ้� ศกั ดส์ิ ทิ ธ)์ิ Municipal Office Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7782 1906, 0 7782 6324 The event starts in the time of the Songkran Festival during 13th-15th April of every year. Mineral Baths with Ranong’s Scenic Visitors can enjoy cultural shows and visit the famous hot spring pools and temples in Ranong Views (งานอาบน�ำ้ แร่แลระนอง) is held during the province. For more information, please contact 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 various organizations, tourism activities, booth Ceremony (งานวนั สถาปนาเมืองระนอง) is held in display by tourism agencies, tourism route designing, and evening performances. For more 21st July every year in front of the Mueang information, please contact Mueang Ranong Ranong Municipality Office. There are plenty Municipal Office Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7782 1906, of souvenirs and preserved seafood shops. For 0 7782 6324. more information, contact Mueang Ranong Municipality Office at Tel. 0 7781 1422 www. ranong.go.th. 36 Ranong

Buddha Image Boat Procession and cashew nut and dumplings. Other souvenirs; such as, bags and artificial flowers are also Races (งานเสด็จพระแข่งเรือ อ�ำเภอกระบุรี) Held available. All mentioned are available at the following shops. cooperatively by Thai and Burmese people during the 1st–3rd days of the waning moon Cashew Nut (เมด็ มะมว่ งหมิ พานต์) is the main of the 11th lunar month, the event features a Buddha image boat competition. Boats will be economic plant of Ranong.The main production decorated to carry Buddha images and float in village is located at Ban Ko Chang, Tambon Ko a procession along the Kra Buri River, near the Phayam. They can produce a great amount of Kra Isthmus, passing by riverside communities. cashew nuts, which can be easily found and There will be a boat song contest and boat purchased at Ko Chang, Ko Phayam, and any races as well as other forms of entertainment local shops: in front of the Kra Buri District Office. For more information Tel. 0 7789 1021-2 Nareerat shop Tel. 0 7752 3745, 08 6281 7091 LOCAL PRODUCTS Preecha shop Tel. 0 7781 2288, Nam Heng shop Tel. 0 7783 3237 Ranong is renowned for its preserved seafood; such as, dried shrimps, shrimp paste, as well as Muk Amornsilp Tel. 0 7782 1058 or 0 7782 1408. Salapao Thap Li Ranong 37

Salapao Thap Li (Thap Li Dumplings) Ban Phak Bo Nam Ron Phon Rang (บา้ น พักบ่อน้�ำร้อนพรร้ัง) Mu 3, Phetchakasem Road (ซาลาเปาทับหล)ี : Thap Li is the name of a small Tambon Bang Rin,Tel. 0 7786 2103, 0 7782 5946, village in Amphoe Kra Buri. Visitors can buy Salapao Thap Li at shops on both sides of 10 rooms: 700-1,000 Baht. Phetchakasem Road; such as, Ban Rim Tarn (บ้านรมิ ธาร) 29 Mu 2, Tambon Hun Yok Yuan, Tel. 0 7784 6218-9 Khao Man Kai Thap Li, Tel. 0 7784 6075 Hat Som Paen, and Tel. 0 7783 3792, 12 rooms: Preserved Seafood (ผลิตภัณฑ์อาหารทะเล 350-1,500 Baht. แปรรปู ) Such as shrimp paste is available at the Ban Suan Sam Leam Resort (บ้านสวนสาม market or souvenir shops around Ranong. แหลม รสี อรท์ ) 170 Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, Tel. Pearl and Products from Shell (มุกและส่ิง 0 7782 5700, 08 1891 7180, 10 rooms: 1,200- ประดิษฐ์จากเปลือกหอย) Available at Raksawarin 2,500 Baht. Park, Namtok Punyaban and the airport. Ban Suk San (บา้ นสขุ สนั ต)์ 2/102 Mu 1,Tambon FACILITIES Accommodations Bang Rin, and Tel. 0 7783 2585, 08 9873 5123, (REMARK: Please contact the hotel before 28 rooms: 500-790 Baht. making the reservation.) B.C. Andaman Resort (บซี ี อันดามนั รีสอร์ท) Amphoe Mueang Ranong 78/127 Mu 5,Tambon Pak Nam,Tel. 0 7783 0995, Asia (เอเซยี ) 39/9 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon 08 9509 9452, 29 rooms: 900 Baht. Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7781 1113, 0 7781 1177, 28 rooms: 350-650 Baht. B.C Badin Resort (บซี ี บดินทร์ รสี อรท์ ) 136/10 Ban Rim Than (บ้านรมิ ธาร) 29 Mu 2, Tambon Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, and Tel. 07787 1010-1, Hat Som Paen,Tel. 0 7783 3792 Fax. 0 7781 1960, 08 5449 7831, 09 3651 5322, 35 rooms: 1,000- 12 rooms: 350-1,500 Baht. 1,600 Baht. Ban Choeng Khao Resort (บา้ นเชงิ เขา รสี อรท์ ) Blue Sky Resort Ko Payam (บลู สกาย รีสอร์ท 26/25 Mu 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tel. 0 7783 เกาะพยาม) 170 Mu 5, Tambon Pak Nam, and 5900, 0 7783 5009, 33 rooms: 890-2,500 Baht. Tel. 08 1489 2881, 08 2457 7801, www.theblue Ban Bu-nga Resort (บ้านบหุ งา รสี อร์ท) 39/1 skyresort.com, 15 rooms: 5,000–10,000 Baht. Mu 2, Hat Som Paen, Tel. 0 7783 3144, 08 9298 0085, 7 rooms: 500-800 Baht. Eiffel & Spa (ไอเฟล แอนด์ สปา) 160/1-14 Mu Ban Da Lha (บ้านดาหลา) 323/5, Tambon Khao 3, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. Niwet, and Tel. 0 7781 2959, 08 3649 7747, 13 0 7784 8368-69, 0 7786 2046-7, 37 rooms: 550- rooms: 500-600 Baht. 650 Baht. Farm House (ฟารม์ เฮ้าส)์ 311/1 Tambin Khao Niwet,Tel. 0 7783 2707, 08 7278 4224, 52 rooms: 600-1,480 Baht. Homestay Lung Sen (โฮมสเตย์ ลงุ แสน) 9/9 Mu 1 Tambon Hat Som Paen, Tel. 08 7886 6451, 08 3504 4405, 08 2802 4263 Jansom Beach Resort (จันทร์สม บีช รีสอรท์ ) 135 Mu 5, Hat Chan Damri, Tambon Pak Nam, 38 Ranong

Tel. 08 1958 1797, 08 9874 7828, 25 rooms: PetchRanongatTown(เพชรระนอง แอท ทาวน)์ 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 (เพลนิ ใจ)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 บสิ โทร) PhutaraResortRanong(ภธู ารา รสี อรท์ ระนอง) 140/10Tha 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 (พพี รี ะนอง) 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 บตู ิค โฮสเทล) 183 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Khao Ranong River View (ระนอง ริเวอร์ วิว) 116/33 Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 3377, 08 7266 6333, 8 rooms: Mu 2, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 08 1979 9345, 600 Baht. 800-2,000 Baht. Mu Ko Ranong National Park (อุทยานแห่ง Rom Mai Rim Nam Resort (รม่ ไมร้ มิ นำ้� รสี อรท์ ) ชาตหิ ม่เู กาะระนอง) 192 Mu 4, Tambon Ngao, Tel. 108/5 Mu 2, Tambon Bang Rin, and Tel. 08 1079 0 7781 3840-1, 10 rooms: 1,200 Baht. 8000, 08 1340 4743, 15 rooms: 650-1,200 Baht. Namtok Ngao National Park (อุทยานแห่ง ชาติน�ำ้ ตกหงาว) 76/5 Mu 1, Phetchakasem Road, Suta House Bungalow (สุตา เฮ้าส์ บังกะโล) Tambon Ngao,Tel. 0 7784 8181 www.dnp.gp.th, 311/6 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, 8 rooms: 600-1,000 Baht. Tel. 0 7783 2707-8, 08 1719 3683, 20 rooms: Non Ranong Boutique Hotel (นอนระนอง 320-500 Baht. บูติค โฮเตล็ ) 11/3 Mu 3,Tambon Ngao,Tel. 07787 Suea Ten Resort (เสอื เตน้ รสี อรท์ ) 220/14 Mu 2, 1533, 08 1777 4200, 10 rooms: 490-550 Baht. Tambon Ngao, and Tel. 08 1979 0715, 08 9470 Numsai Khaosuay Resort Ranong (น้�ำใส เขาสวย รีสอร์ท ระนอง) 14/19 Phoem Phon 9800, 4 rooms: 450 Baht. Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 4888-9, Thanatnan Palace (ธนัตต์นนั ท์ พาเลซ) 16/7-8 www. numsaikhaosuay.com, 28 rooms: 2,300- Chon Ra-u Road,Tel. 0 7781 2212, 0 7782 2807-9, 5,600 Baht. 42 rooms: 350-550 Baht. Pathu Resort (พธู รสี อรท์ ) 29/5 Phetchakasem Than Sila Resort (ธารศลิ า รสี อร์ท) 129/2 Mu Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 0 7782 5336, 08 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 5692 2966, 08 9569 2494 www.pathuresort. 0 7782 3405, 08 6811 1411, Bangkok Office Tel. com, 28 rooms: 890-1,500 Baht. 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. Ranong 39

The Apple Ranong (ดิ แอ็ปเปลิ 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 GoldenBeeBungalow(โกลเดน้ บี บงั กะโล)1/39 เทรนด์ โฮเตล็ ) 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 (เกาะช้างรีสอรท์ ) 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. Ko Chang (เกาะชา้ ง) Nature View Bungalow (เนเจอร์ ววิ บังกะโล) Ao Lek (อา่ วเลก็ ) Ao Lek Bungalow (อ่าวเล็ก บังกะโล) Ao Lek, 2/10 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1270 4801, 08 2495 2794, 9 rooms: 500-700 Baht. Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 9291 5831, 8 rooms: 100-250 Baht. Paradise Bungalow (พาราไดซ์ บังกะโล) 3 Mu Chang Thong Bungalow (ช้างทอง บังกะโล) 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1078 3143, 11 rooms: 250-300 Baht. 121 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0178, 08 7263 5688, 13 rooms: 100-200 Baht. Sawasdee Resort (สวัสดี รีสอร์ท) 2/25 Mu 2, Ao Kieang (อา่ วเกยี ง) Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0177, 08 1803 Hornbill Bungalow (ฮอรน์ บลิ บังกะโล) 1/44 0946, 08 4846 5828, 12 rooms: 550-650 Baht. Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0134, 8 Sunset Bungalow (ซนั เซท็ บงั กะโล) 1/47 Mu 2, rooms: 180-250 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam,Tel. 0 7782 0171, 15 rooms: Sea Eagle Bungalow (ซี อเี กิล บังกะโล) 1/53 100-300 Baht. Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 7885 4460, 08 Ao Ta Deang (อ่าวตาแดง) 1894 5665, 10 rooms: 250-300 Baht. Crocodile Rock Bungalow (คร๊อกโคไดล์ รอ็ ค บงั กะโล) 2/23 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 Ao Yai (อา่ วใหญ)่ Cashew Resort (แคทชู รีสอรท์ ) 1/43, Tambon 4837 5089, 6 rooms: 200-250 Baht. Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0116, 08 1485 6002, 40 Eden Bungalow (อีเดน บังกะโล) 1/49 Mu 2, rooms: 200-500 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0172, 7 rooms: Chang Tong Resort (ชา้ งทองรสี อรท์ ) 121 Mu 2, 250-300 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0189, 08 9866 LaeTawanBungalow(แลตะวนั บงั กะโล) 119/2 3774, 18 rooms: 300-500 Baht. Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0179, 08 Frog Beach House (ฟรอก บีช เฮา้ ส)์ 15/6 Mu 1, 0698 6227, 18 rooms: 300-900 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 3542 7559, 08 0459 Mama’s Bungalow (มามาส บงั กะโล) 119 Mu 2, 3840, 17 rooms: 250-2,100 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0180, 08 1082 2159, 14 rooms: 350-3,000 Baht. Suan Po Bungalow (สวนปอ บงั กะโล) 1/2 Mu 2, 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 (จนั ทรส์ ม บงั กะโล) 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. Ko Phayam (เกาะพยาม) Keb Tawan Resort (เก็บตะวัน รีสอร์ท) 1/13 Ao Hin Khao (อา่ วหินขาว) PP Land Bungalow (พีพี แลนด์ บังกะโล) 7/20 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 1515, 8 rooms: 600 Baht. Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1678 4310, 18 rooms: 300-800 Baht. Ko Phayam Contact Bungalow (เกาะพยาม คอนแทค บงั กะโล) 7/14 Mu 1,Tambon Ko Phayam, Ao Khao Kwai (อา่ วเขาควาย) Ban Klong Kleng (บ้านโคลงเคลง) 7 Mu 1, Tel. 08 5781 2006, 9 rooms: 700-1,500 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0466, 08 0141 Lotus Bungalow (โลตัส บังกะโล) 51 Mu 1, 1231 www.baanklongkleng.com, 9 rooms: 800-1,500 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1925 1088, 14 rooms: 1,000-2,000 Baht. Bhu Pa Lay Resort (ภูผาเล รสี อรท์ ) 102 Mu 1, Phayam Beach Resort (พยาม บีช รีสอร์ท) Tambon Ko Phayam,Tel. 08 0690 4125, 5 rooms: 480-1,300 Baht. Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 4768 9595, 08 9903 3781, 12 rooms: 500-800 Baht. Buffalo Bay Vacation Club (บัฟฟาโล เบย์ วาเคชั่นคลับ) 51/3 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Phayam Cabana Bungalow (พยาม คาบา น่า บังกะโล) 51/1 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1961 0375, 08 5107 9473 www. buffalobayclub.com, 16 rooms: 1,200–3,500 Tel. 08 9526 8229, 08 6023 1304, 11 rooms: Baht. 500-1,300 Baht. Chan Home Bungalow (ชาญโฮม บังกะโล) Phayam Cottage Resort (พยาม ค๊อทเทจ รีสอรท์ ) 69/1 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 31/13 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 4889 2355, 7 rooms: 300-1,500 Baht. 7772 0200, 08 5222 1847 www.payamcottage. com, 31 rooms: 1,800-4,500 Baht. Chomjan Bungalow (ชมจันทร์ บังกะโล) 5/4 Rabbit Bungalow (แรบบิท บังกะโล) 75 Mu Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 5678 4166, 08 0147 0447, 11 rooms: 1,000-1,500 Baht. 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 6332 3443, 13 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht. Golden Key Bungalow (กุญแจทอง บังกะโล) Sai Thong Bungalow (สายทอง บังกะโล) Mu 1, 14/4 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7781 2202, 08 9292 9779, 15 rooms: 300-1,000 Baht. Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0466, 9 rooms: 300-600 Baht. Heaven Beach Eco Resort and Art (เฮฟเวน่ บีช อีโค่รีสอร์ท แอนด์ อาร์ท) 47/10 Tambon Ko Vijit Bungalows (วิจิตร บังกะโล) 7/8 Mu 1, Phayam, Tel. 08 2806 2140, 10 rooms: 1,500- Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7783 4082, 0 7782 3,000 Baht. 0344, 35 rooms: 300-1,500 Baht. Ao Mae Mai (อา่ วแม่หม้าย) Andamanburi Resort (อันดามันบุรี รีสอร์ท) 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 (เลซ่ี 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 Ao Muk (อา่ วมุก) โคโคนทั บชี รสี อรท์ ) 14 Mu 1,Tambon Ko Phayam, Ko Phayam Resort (เกาะพยาม รสี อร์ท) 35 Mu Tel. 0 7782 0011, 08 3889 6408, 08 4329 2598, 1,Tambon Ko Phayam,Tel. 0 7781 2297, 08 1270 www.phayamisland.com, 25 rooms: 800-1,500 7858, 15 rooms: 500-2,500 Baht. Baht. Ao Yai (อา่ วใหญ่) Phayam Lodge (พยาม ลอดจ)์ 97 Mu 1,Tambon Ao Yai Bungalow (อ่าวใหญ่ บังกะโล) 31 Mu 1, Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 6995 2598, 08 9685 5540, 8 Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7787 0216, 08 3389 rooms: 1,400-23,900 Baht. 8688, 25 rooms: 300-700 Baht. Silver Sand Phayam Resort (ซิลเวอร์แซนด์ Bamboo Bungalow (แบมบู บังกะโล) 56 Mu 1, พยาม รีสอรท์ ) 31/8 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0012, 08 1273 Tel. 0 7787 0206, 08 1554 1371, 13 rooms: 400- 3437 www.bamboo-bungalows.com, 40 rooms: 1,000 Baht. 250-1,500 Baht. Sea Eagle Bungalow (ซี อเี กิล บงั กะโล) 1/53 Ban Suan Kayu (บ้านสวนกาหยู) 15 Mu 1, Mu 2, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1894 5665, 08 Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 0 7782 0133, 08 1761 4840 7389, 10 rooms: 300-500 Baht. 2561, 08 5655 4906, 10 rooms: 200-600 Baht. Star Light Bungalow (สตาร์ ไลท์ บงั กะโล) 84/6 Big Tree Bungalow (บ๊กิ ทรี บังกะโล) 31/5 Mu Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1978 5301, 08 1,Tambon Ko Phayam,Tel. 0 7782 0504, 08 4180 9922 5301, 18 rooms: 700-2,000 Baht. 9028, 19 rooms: 300-1,000 Baht. Ko Kam (เกาะขาม) Cede Boutique Beach Resort (เซเด บูติค บชี Ko Kham Bungalow (เกาะขาม บงั กะโล) Mu 1, รีสอร์ท) 60 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 Tambon Ko Phayam,Tel. 08 1978 0599, 8 rooms: 1622 6464, 15 rooms: 1,500-2,000 Baht. 200-400 Baht. Friend Bungalow (เฟรนด์ บงั กะโล) 75 Mu 1, Amphoe Kraburi Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 5679 9568, 08 6923 Kong Valley (กอ้ ง 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 (กระบรุ ี 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 แซงจรู ่)ี 77 Kung Nam Resort (คุ้งนำ้� รสี อร์ท) 1/5 Mu 7, Mu 1, Tambon Ko Phayam, Tel. 08 1891 3971 www.Kophayamsanctuary.net, 3 bungalows: Tambon Mamu, Tel. 0 7789 1464, 08 3692 6938, 10,000 Baht. 21 rooms: 340-600 Baht. 42 Ranong

Punnika Resort (ปณั ณกิ า รสี อรท์ ) 139 Mu 4,Tel. D D Coffee (ดดี ี คอฟฟี)่ 299/1 Ruang Rat Road, 0 7789 1419, 7 rooms: 250-450 Baht. Tambon Khao Ni Wet, Tel. 0 7783 0111, open: Amphoe La-un 08.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m. Ban din Khao Fa Chi (บา้ นดนิ เขาฝาช)ี 22/6 Mu Daorung Saideang Seafood (ดาวรุง่ ทราย แดง ซฟี ดู้ ) 17/10 Mu 3, Tambon Bang Non, Tel. 4,Tambon Bang Kaeo,Tel. 08 4745 7527, 08 5782 7553, 4 rooms: 500-800 Baht. 08 5797 9501, 08 5797 9516, open: 10.00 a.m.- Amphoe Kapoe 10.00 p.m. Andaman Beach Resort (อนั ดามันบีช รสี อรท์ ) J & T (เจแอนด์ท)ี 267 Rueang Rat Road, Tambon 11/2 Mu 4 Tambon Muang Kluang, Tel. 0 7782 Khao Niwet,Tel. 0 7783 2483, 0 7782 4939, open: 0239, 08 1917 8104, 13 rooms: 400-1,000 Baht. 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. Ban Rai I Arun (บา้ นไรไ่ ออรณุ ) 21 Mu 7,Tambon Jae Heang (เจ๊ เฮียง) 11/3 Mu 3, Tel. 0 7784 Kapoe, Tel. 08 3051 1654, 3 Bungalows: 500- 1,000 Baht. 0114, open: 06.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. D D Resort (ดดี ี รสี อรท์ ) 5 Mu 1,Tambon Kapoe, Krua Chinese (ครวั ไชนสี ) Phetchakasem Road, Tel. 0 7789 7052, 08 2808 9951, 16 rooms: 350- Tel. 08 7273 7256, open: 12.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m. 800 Baht. Khrua Charoen (ครัวเจริญ) 130/121 Tha Wasana Resort (วาสนารีสอร์ท) 36/9 Mu 4, Mueang Road, Tel. 0 7782 1592, 0 7781 2167, Tambon Muang Kluang, Tel. 0 7786 1434, 08 1079 1398, 7 rooms: 400-750 Baht. open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Ranong Resort & Laguna (ระนอง รีสอร์ท Khanom Jin Maechan (ขนมจีนแม่จันทร์) แอนด์ ลากนู า่ ) 50/3 Mu 3,Tambon Muang Kluang, Rueang Rat Road,Tel. 08 2530 2197, open: 05.00 Tel. 0 7784 3141, 08 9587 9247, 24 rooms: 450- 650 Baht. a.m.-12.00 p.m. Amphoe Suksamran Khun Lin (คุ้นล้ิน) 1/17 Chon Ra-U Road, I Inn Resort (อัยอินน์ รีสอร์ท) 28/15 Mu 2, Tambon Khao Ni Wet, Tel. 0 7782 2863, 08 1802 Tambon Kampuan, Tel. 0 7784 4040, 0 7789 0678, open: 08.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. 3111, 29 rooms: 350-1,800 Baht. Kiang Lay (เคียงเล) 123/6 Mu 5, Tambon Restaurants Paknam, Tel. 0 7783 1088, 08 6304 2628, open: Amphoe Mueang Ranong 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Bung Gee Roti (บงั กี โรตี อาหรบั ) 90/14 Mu 2 Lae Le (แลเล) 135 Mu 5, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. Soi Pakdee, Tambon Bang Non, and Tel. 08 1852 2033, open: 06.00 a.m.-04.00 p.m. 0 7781 1774, open 08.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Phai Khiao (ไผเ่ ขียว) 33/3 Mu 1, Tambon Sai Daeng, Tel: 0 7784 7058. Pak Nam Seafood (ปากนำ�้ ซฟี ดู้ ) 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 (เป็ดย่างฮ่องกง) 5/25 Lu Wang Road, Tambon Khao Niwet, Tel. 0 7783 4765, 08 9868 3773, open: 07.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m. Ranong 43

Phoem Phun (เพมิ่ พนู ) 157/1 Mu 3, Phetcha Tinidee Café (ทินิดี คาเฟ)่ 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 (รา้ นอาหารเคียงเล) Mu 5, Thot Rongthao (ถอดรองเทา้ ) 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 (ร้านแมกไม)้ 17/1 Chon Ra-u Amphoe Kra Buri Road,Tambon Khao Niwet, andTel. 0 7782 2969, GongVallyandCoffee(กอ้ งวลั เลย์ แอนด์ คอฟฟ)่ี 08 3619 2178, open: 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. 62/1 Mu 8, Ban Bok Krai, Tambon Nam Chuet, Ranong Osha (ร้านระนองโอชา) Saphan Pla Tel. 08 7268 1285 Road, Tel. 0 7782 2101, 08 5069 1038, open: Ran Rim Khlong (ร้านริมคลอง) 11/1 Mu 2, 07.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. Tambon Nam Chuet, Tel. 0 7789 1113, open: Roti Narisara (โรตี นริสรา) Talatsot Ban Ngao, 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. Prachapitak Road, and Tel. 08 6574 4324, open: Ran Tha Ruea (ร้านท่าเรือ) 4 Mu 3, Rim Mae 08.00 a.m.-01.00 p.m. Nam Kra Buri, Sut Sakhon Road, Tambon Nam Sombun Photchana (สมบูรณ์โภชนา) 2/63 Chuet,Tel. 0 7789 1050, 0 7789 1035, open 08.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Bang Rin, Tel. 0 7783 3300, 0 7782 2722, 08 1477 1632, open: Ran Hun Yok Yuan (รา้ นฮนั่ หยกหยว่ น) Phetcha 10.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m. kasem Road, Km.54, and Tel. 0 7784 6218-9, SomyotPaknamSeafood(สมยศ ปากนำ�้ ซฟี ดู้ ) open: 07.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. 99 Mu 5, Tambon Paknam, Tel. 0 7781 2497, 08 Salapao Thap Li (ซาลาเปาทับหลี) Phetcha 1087 3319, open: 10.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m. kasem Road, Km. 54. Tel. 08 1891 1900 Suda House (สุดา เฮาส์) 311/6 Rueang Rat 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 44 Ranong

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