Ranong Map and Travel Guide
Ranong Travel Guide
Ranong is the first southern province on the western coast, located
568 kilometres from Bangkok. It is known for the long rainy period,
which lasts for 8 months each year. Ranong occupies an area of 3,298
square kilometres 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 unspoiled mangrove
forests.
A mountainous and heavily forested province, Ranong is best known
as a fishing and trading port. It was settled by the Hokkian Chinese,
and their strong influence is evident in the town. Ranong town is
a gateway to Myanmar, with colourful longboats ferrying produce
and people across the narrow divide that separates the two countries.
The traffic is even heavier these days since a casino opened at
Victoria Point. The famous hot springs are just outside of town,
where an arboretum and various first-class hotels cater to visitors
eager to benefit from the medicinal properties of the mineral waters.
How to get there
Car
Ranong can be reached from Bangkok by taking Highway No. 4 via Phetchaburi,
Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon, a total distance of 568 kilometres.
Bus
Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's
Southern Bus Terminal to Surat Thani everyday for the approximately
8-hour trip. For a current schedule and further information, please
call the Southern Bus Terminal at tel: 0 2435 1199, 0 2435 1200
or the Ranong Bus Station at tel: 0 7781 1548 or visit www.transport.co.th.
Air
There is no flight to Ranong at this time.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang (Town) to
Other Districts
La-un 43 kms.
Kapoe 52 kms.
Kra Buri 57 kms.
Suk Samran 85 kms.
Distances from Ranong to Neighbouring
Towns
Chumphon 117 kms
Takua Pa 174 kms.
Surat Thani 219 kms.
Krabi 296 kms.
Phuket 300 kms.
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