Ranong Travel Guide

 Cathy&Gary Says:  The Ranong Hot Springs and Raksawarin Arboretum are about 2 kilometers east of Ranong and definately worth going to.These springs have been popular ever since King Rama V visited in 1890 and named the road to the springs “Chon Ra-u” which means hot water. This place is... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  Punyaban Waterfall is only a 10 minute drive north of Ranong. It’s very easy to find as it’s about 20 feet from the road and has a huge sign. This waterfall is beautiful, it’s about 20 metres high and there are three levels surrounded by a lush green forest. The waterfall... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  After lunch we headed for Ton Phet Waterfall, it took us ages to find this place, off the main road onto rough dirt tracks, talk about being out in the wilderness, I kept thinking what if we cant turn around at the end as in places the track was quite narrow. Eventually we... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  The Kra Isthmus is the narrow land bridge which connects the Malay Peninsula and mainland Asia. It is a fantastic point to see the Malaysian Peninsulas narrowest point and to see Kra Buri River forming a beautiful natural boundary between Thailand and Myanmar. There is a... 

 explore_discover Says:  Koh Phayam is located 35 minutes ride by speed boat (or 2 hours by Normal Slow boat)This Tiny Island have population of just 500 peoples with some of the most beautiful beaches and lush green hills and lots Cashew Nuts Trees.With No Roads and No Cars, the environment is so... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  Khao Fa Chi hill is located off of Highway 4 in Tambon Bang Kaew. The hill provides a great vantage point from which to see two rivers, the Kra Buri and the La-un converge. To reach Fa Chi hill turn left at kilometer 580 onto the paved road that has the sign Khao Fa Chi... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  Today we are heading north of Ranong to find the Phra Khayang Cave. Legend has it that the Governor of Kraburi took his son to this cave, tied him to an easel and left him there to die because the boy had an affair with his stepmother.This beautiful cave was easy to find but... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  We first noticed this waterfall on the way to Ranong, it was a trickle spilling over the mountain way off in the distance.However when we were returning to Phuket it had turned into a massive torrent, the photos do not do it justice - it is huge. Next trip we would like to... 

 Myndo Says:  Ranong is famous for two things:It is close to the border of Burma, where a lot of tourists or immigrants go when their visa is running out to renew it - this is called "Visa Run".And then we have here the hot springs.Some hotels have real Spas and indoor pools with water... 

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 Cathy&Gary Says:  Well what can I say about Thansila Resort, it was an experience!This place is in the perfect location, just metres from the hot springs and close to some good Thai restaurants. We paid 800baht for our balcony room, I think the room is called their River room and it is all... 

 hamletgarrido Says:  this is people is cheap, but the worst place that i've been in my life, 350 baht for a very dirty room, and helpless.after prices for buses are from 6 years ago, so price from ranong to bangkok 333baht in bus station here 600, visa run, that is the reason to stay in ranong,... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  This fantastic little restaurant is on Highway 4 which is the main road through Ranong. The restaurant is on the left had side of the road just before the turn off to the Hot Springs, that is if you are heading north.The name of the restaurant is in Thai but it is easy to... 

 explore_discover Says:  To get to the Kho Chang and Koh Phayam you have 2 options1. Speed Boat, 15 to 20 passangers. Takes 30 to 40 minutes and cost TB350.00 Two Trips Daily From Ranong to Koh Phayam at 10.00 and 12.00 From Koh Phayam to Ranong 09.00 and 13.00 Tickets can be bought from any hotel,... 

 explore_discover Says:  Sonthew Ply around from Bus Terminal to the Boat Peir.TB15.00 Fixed Charges to ~ from anywhere, can stop anywhere you want to get in & off. 

 explore_discover Says:  Southern Bus Terminal (Sai tai Mai) to Ranong is 9 hours Most Buses Leave at 20.00 to 21.00 and reach to Ranong early mornint at 06.00First Class Bus 2+2 / 36 Seats Cost TB428.00VIP Buses also available (around TB715.00 or so)Ticket can be purchased in advance from First...