Ranong Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Ranong province, Thailand
About Ranong
A small border town with limited tourist magnetism and hence still quaintly Thai. Border access via boat toKawthounginMyanmarallows visas to be renewed. Ranong is the northernmost province on Thailand's west coast, 568km from Bangkok. It is also known for its long rainy season, 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 relatively unspoiled mangrove forests.
Top Attractions in Ranong
Explore the best things to see and do in Ranong:
- ★Diving the Similan and Surin Islands
- ★Hat Chan Damri
- ★Hot Springs and Raksawarin Public Park
- ★Image Boat Procession and Races
- ★Khao Fa Chi
- ★Khlong Nakha Wildlife Reserve
- ★Kho Khot Kra or Kra Isthmus'
- ★Ko Chang (Ranong)
Where to Eat in Ranong
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ranong Hideaway
Where to Stay in Ranong
- 🏨Bakhla Bar
- 🏨Kiwi Orchid
- 🏨Le Ranong Bistro Hotel
- 🏨Palmy Home
- 🏨Sintavee Hotel
- 🏨The Farm House Hotel
Ranong Travel Guide Sections
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