Ranong
Amphoe Muang
| Hot Springs Wat Tapotharam, about one kilometer from Ranong township, along Highway No. 4005 9Chon Ra-u Rd) is the site of a thermal spring celcius. The deep shaded forest surrounding the hot spring is very lovely and is maintained as an arboretum named “Raksa Warin” by the Municipality having rest pavilion and baht rooms. |  |
| Namtok Punyaban Another name of this waterfall is Namtok Set Takuat”, located on Kra Buri-Ranong Road at km. 588-589, 15 kms before Ranong township area. The waterfall itself cascades from a high cliff and makes a refreshing rest stop for motorist touring along the south. |  |
| Namtok Ngao It is located at Km. 626 of Highway No. 4 (the way to Phangng), 12 km. from Ranong Namtok Ngao is a big waterfall, which its whole stream cascades from a high mountains and pastures is visible from the resting area near the fall. Furthermore there is a new species of the freshwater crabs endemic to Thailand, ‘Pu Chao Fa], found only in the area around Namtok Ngao. |  |
| Hat Chan Damri Situated near km. 8 on the Highway 4004 (Ranong-Pak Nam route) from Ranong municipality with a 1 km. right turn along a hillside road, the small beach stretches near the mouth of Maenam Kra Buri where various natural attractions such as Ko Song, Victoria Point, and several other cataracts are scattered there. A marvelous scene of sunset can also be appreciated there. Accommodations of Jansom Thara Rasort are available at Hat Chan Damri. |
| Victoria Point Right across Maenam La-un, opposite Ranong, is a small town of Burma, Victoria Point. Its main attractions are local products and souvenirs which are available at Ranong Landing for about B 200 – 300, but prior immigration formality must first go through. Ko Phayam) This island is a two hours boat trip from Ranong Landing. It is a location of cashew plantation and many households of Chao Le Tribal people (sea gypsy). In this area, there are many other islands suitable for fishing and diving; Ko Sin Hai, Ko Chang, ect. One can hire the boat from Paknam Ranong for about B 1,500 – 2,000 per day, or contact tourist boat organized by Jansom Thara Hotel. |
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| Royal Initials Rocks About 86 kms. from town, are located in Tambon Pak Chan at kms. 525 – 526 which marks the connected land between Ranong and Chumphon provinces. During the royal visit on April 21, 1890 by King Rama V, who traveled with a procwssion of elephants and horses from Chumphon, his initials “Jor Por Ror” were inscribed on the rock. In 1959, King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit visited their subjects on March 7 and their inititials “Phor Por Ror” and “Sor Kor” were carved on the rock as well. |
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| Namtok Chum Saeng or Namtok Sai Rung is located in Ban Pak Chan, Tambon Pak Chan, 80 kms. from the city area or 16 kms. from Amphoe Kra Buri. It can be reached by traveling along the Highway No. 4 (the route to Chumphon) and then turning left at kms. 529-530 to the laterite road fro another 3 kms. Sai Rung which means a rainbow in named according to the splashing figure of the waterfall resulting from the strong hit of the powerful water agains rocks. |  |
| Tham Phra Khayang This big cave is located in the area of Amphoe Kra Buri, at km. 564 on highway No. 4, 12 kms. form township area. An old legend links it to the establishment of Kra Buri town. Beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations can be seen and it is said that there is Lek Lai (a special iron element believed to be slastic and flexible like wax) in this cave too. |  |
| Isthmus of Kra The narrowest part of the Malayan Peninsula is located here approximately at km. 545 on highway No. 4 The scenery visible from the view-point here is Maenam Kra Buri, the nature border line between Thailand and Myanmar. | |
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| Namtok Bokkrai This waterfall is located at km. 556-557 on highway No. 4 3 kms. from Kra Buri township with another 13 kms. on the leftside of the main road along the laterite road to the fall. Namtok Bokkrai has many steps with fascinating nature surrounding. |  |
| Amphoe La-un |
| Khao Fa Chi Located approximately at km. 580, turn right along the road about 5 kms. Khao Fa Chi is the panoramic view point, visible for La-un township, Maenam La-un and some islands, also located on this hill, the tele-communication centre. |
| Ruin Japanese Warship On the left side of the bridge over Maenam La-un is the old Japanese Warship buried during the end of the Second World War. The ruin can be seen during the low tide period. The area of Tambon Pak Chan was by Japanese Army as the pier to supply war materials for its army in Burma during the Second World War. |
| Amphoe Kapoe |
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Occupies the total area of 315 sq. kms. from Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Kapoe in Ranong province to Amphoe Khura Buri in Phangnga province, insluding the islands in Andaman Sea; Ko Kang Kao and Mu Ko Kam. The park office is situated on Hat Bang Ben, Mu 4, Tambon Muang Klang. From town, it can be reached by traveling along the Highway No. 4 (Ranong – Phangnga) for 45 kms. and then taking a right turn to the laterite road at km. 657 for another 10 kms. At this national park, there two seasons. The rainy season starts from May to November. The summer season beings in December and lasts until April. |   |
Attractions in the area of the park are:
 Hat Laem Son 4 kms. next to Hat Bang Ben, is a clean white snady beach. Varous kinds ofbirds have gathered here. It is a suitable place for bird-watching. |
 Hat Bang Ben is a long sandy beach occupying the large area. The pine forest provides shady place along the beach line overlooking the scenic view of scattering islands in the far sea. |
 Ko Khang Khao is an island with a white sandy beach. It takes 40 minutes to access the island by boat from Hat Bang Ben. Located in the northern part of this island is Hat Hin Ngam where a lot of round–shaped stones are found. |
 Ko Kam Tok or Ko Ao Khao Khwai has a curve-shaped inlet where the park protection unit in charge of guarding and providing facilitation to tourists is located. To reach the island, it takes 20 minutes by boat from Ko Khang Khao. |
 Ko Kam Yai is a beautiful island covered with pure white sand nearly around its whole area. It is accessible by boat from Hat Bang Ben. The boat trip takes one hour and a half. |
 Ko Kam Nui is adjacent to Ko Kam Yai. The beach is available at one side of this island. Several islets have special close relations with the island. |
 Hat Praphat or Hat Hin Thung is located in Mu 2, Tambon Kam Phuan. From the city area, travel along the Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Phangnga) for 90 kms. or 30 kms. from Amphoe Kapoe Turn right at km. 702 to further trip on the laterite road for another 3 kms. before reaching the park protection unit. This beach covers a wide area which has pine trees aling the coastal line. |
Accommodation and restaurants are available at Hat Bang Ben. Reservation can be made to the Chife of Laem Son National Park, Hat Bang Ben, Tambon Muang Klang, Amphoe, Rangok 85120.
Namtok Khao Phra Narai Situated about 3 kms. from the district Office. The surrounding area, including the fall, is lovely and peaceful with shady all around.
Khlong Nakha Wild Life Sanctuary
Located about 25 kms. from the district township are, at km. 685-686 on highway No. 4 Wildlife of different types and species are scattered all around this evergreen tropical forest, together with beautiful waterfall make the sanctuary wven more attractive for nature-loving visitors.
Those who would like to visit this sanctuary need to contact for the permission at least 1 month in advance at the Wildlife Conservation division, the Royal Forestry Depaertment, Bang Khen, Tel. 5794847.