4 Cool Places Worth Visiting In Ranong

Ranong is the first province of the South of Thailand, located on the Andaman Coast which is 568 km. from Bangkok.  It is a small town with the Kra Isthmus – the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsular.  The longest part of the city is 169 km. long and the widest part is 44 km. long.  The narrowest part is in Amphur Kraburi which is 9 km wide.  The city’s most geographic features are mountain and forests.




Governor’s Residence

Governor’s Residence  Located on Rueangrat road. The Ranong Governor’s Residence was constructed in the time of Phraya Damrong Sucharit Mahison Phakdi (Kho Su Chiang) This residence was declared a national ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department on 18 December, 1996. The fascinating part is the Na Ranong’s Family Ancestors’ Shrine. Besides that, there is also a stone which was engraved with King Rama V’s words. Open from 07.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. For more information, please contact Mr. Koson Na Ranong, Tel. 08 1956 0008 or Mueang Ranong Municipality, Tel. 0 7781 1422, 0 7781 1167, 0 7782 1906.

Ko Phayam

Ko Phayam (เกาะพยาม) has a total area of approximately 35 sq. km. and 4 km. from Ko Chang. Local people make their living on fishing, growing cashew nuts, and farming rubber. Ko Phayam has lots of good activities for tourists; such as, fishing, snorkeling, cycling, etc. There are tidal mangrove forests with lots of wildlife, including the local sea gypsy tribe; also on this island there are several resorts offering accommodation for visitors. The best period for travelling during November-May.

To get there: Take a long-tail boat from Paknam Municipality Pier, take 2 hours, time starts at 09.30 a.m./ 02.00 p.m. The return time is 08.30 a.m./ 02.00 p.m./ 03.00 p.m. Transfer fee 200 Baht/person. For speed boat take 45 minute, time start 07.00 a.m.-05.30 p.m. The return time is 07.40 a.m.-05.00 p.m. Tranfer fee 350 Baht/person. For more information,

Tel. 0 7781 6377, 08 7277 7177, 09 8670 1079.