Ranong is located 586 kilometres south of Bangkok and is the first Southern province that is located on the Andaman Sea. It compasses an area  of 3,298 square kilometres, from north to south and has the narrowest part of  Thailand with Burma, at only 44 kilometres.  This part of the Province is called the  " Kra of Isthmus"

Ranong is renowned for being the wettest province in Thailand, this is the result of geographical location of Ranong, which is subject to regular storms.

Sightseeing in Ranong

Victoria Point :  This small port at the southernmost tip of mainland Myanmar is separated from Thailand by the broad estuary of the Chan River. To the British it was Victoria Point and to the Thais it's Koh Song, which means Second Island. Kawthaung is the Burmese name.

We can take a boat trip to visit this interesting Island from the Port of Ranong, our guide will take you with a local "long tail" boat a cross the beautifully scenic open estuary to Koh Song Island. Once ashore you will instantly see the difference between mainland Thailand and here, especially with its local people.  Onto visit the lovely Mountain top temple, where we take in stunning views over the ocean, and see the  "Burmese" style Buddha images.

Lunch is taken with locals in a port side "cafe" before you are set free to explore the local market, before returning to the mainland.

 

Koh Payam :  This gorgeous little island is truly the undiscovered pearl of the Andaman Sea with long white sandy beaches, clear blue sea, coral reefs, it’s the perfect place to really get away from it all.  Take in the relaxing ambience while lying in a hammock doing absolutely nothing except sipping cool drinks, and watching the sunsets.  For the energetic amongst us, we can take fishing trips out onto the clear Andaman Sea, where there is an abundance of game fish awaiting, also  snorkelling is a must in these crystal clear waters. Boat trips are also available to the many neighbouring islands including Koh Surin . The two main bays are Aow Yai – the sunset bay, and Aow Khao Kwai. Both bays have long curving white sandy beaches. Inland activities include mini hikes into the hills, forests and jungle treks. There are tidal mangrove forests and lots of wildlife including monkeys, boars, and some beautiful and rare birds.  A small track runs around the island making everything accesable by foot, bike or motor-scooters which are available for hire.  Accommodation is mostly bungalow resorts offering  rooms  which are exceptionally good, clean and comfortable , including the charming Bamboo Bungalows on Aow Yai beach. A boat taxi to the island leaves at 2 pm every day from the pier at Sapan Plaa, the trip costs 100 baht per person and takes about an hour and a half.The boat back leaves  Koh Phayam at 8 am.         Mail us for more details, or booking
 
 

Hot Springs :  About 1km east of Jansom Ranong Mineral Hot Springs at Wat Tapotaram. Water temperature hovers around 65 ํC, and is hot enough to boil eggs. You can bathe in rustic rooms (10B per person) where you scoop water from separate hot and cool water tanks and sluice the mixed water over your body Thai style, also there is a new "foot bath" area next to the stream, which is free to all.  A must to see while you are in Ranong!


 

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