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RANONG province ระนอง
Ranong is the first southern province on the western coast, located 568km from Bangkok. It is also known for the long rainy period, which lasts for 8 months each year. Ranong occupies an area of 3,298 square kilometres, with the Kra Isthmus which is the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula, and is bordered by Myanmar and the Indian Ocean to the west. Within its compact area, Ranong contains various natural attractions and is blessed with hot springs and unspoilt mangrove forests.

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Ban Talae Nok, Ranong
The livelihood of this Muslim community depends on natural resources in the mangrove area and on the...

Phu Khao Ya (Grass Hill), Ranong *****
Known to local residents by a variety of names and endearingly referred to as Thailand's version of ...

Namtok Ngao, Ranong *****
Located in Tambon Ngao in the vicinity of Khlong Phrao National Park, the steep Ngao Waterfall can b...

Ko Phayam, Ranong
Two hours by boat from the Ranong Pier, Ko Phayam is famous for both its long fine white sandy beach...

Ko Chang, Ranong
With an area of 18 square kilometres and 80 homes on the entire island, Ko Chang welcomes visitors w...

Hot Springs and Raksawarin Arboretum, Ranong *****
Located about 2 kilometres east of the provincial office, the hot springs have been a popular touris...

Hat Chan Damri, Ranong *****
Located about nine kilometres from downtown Ranong along Highway No. 4004 (Ranong-Pak Nam),

Khao Fa Chi, Ranong *****
Named because of its resemblance to a traditional Thai food cover, Fa Chi hill is located off of Hig...

Kho Khot Kra or Kra Isthmus, Ranong *****
Located in Ban Thap Li, Tambon Lamu at Km. 545 on Highway No. 4, 66 kilometres northeast of the town...

Laem Son National Park, Ranong *****
Declared a national park in 1983, Laem Son is a coastal park that extends out to include a number of...

Victoria Point of Ko Song, Ranong *****
As an island in neighbouring Myanmar, Ko Song offers visitors a variety of local products, souvenirs...

Ngao Mangrove Forest Research Centre, Ranong
Located about 15 kilometres from the town centre, the Ngao Mangrove Forest has been declared a World...

Ban Kamphuan Seaside, Ranong *****

Carved stone King Chualalongkorn *****
There is an area where the royal initials of King Rama V were inscribed onto a stone to mark his royal visit

Khlong Hat Sompean *****

Boat off-loading *****

Saphan pla (Fish market) *****

Ranong Paknam *****

Namtok Punyaban *****
Formerly known as Namtok Set Takuat, this 20-metre high waterfall is located at Mu 1 Tambon Bang Non

Phra Khayang Cave *****
Formerly known as Tham Khao Yang, the cave is on mountain in Tambon Lamliang

Ranong Canyon *****
Tin production in Ranong has slackened off due to the depressed global market and nowadays the reservoir is filled with fresh water, has a depth of about 30 meters and is suitable for swimming

Kraburi Pier *****

Bok Krai waterfall *****
At the end of the road, a 20-metre walk through farmland and a moist forest will lead to this enormous waterfall that runs throughout the year.

Chum Saeng waterfall *****
It is recommended to visit Namtok Chum Saeng in the rainy season when a lot of water cascades down the boulders in rainbow splashes.

Khao Fa Chi river *****

Wat Ngao *****

Governor tomb 1 *****

Governor tomb 2 *****

City Pillar *****

Khaw Soo Chaeng statue *****
Statue commemorating Phraya Rattanasetthi (Kho Su Chiang), the first governor of Ranong

Wat Suwan Khiri Wihan *****
This century-old temple is located within Mueang Ranong Municipality on Highway 4004 (Ranong-Pak

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Ranong pier - 2 *****

Portraits *****

RELATED LINKS

Ranong official web site