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is the first southern province on the western coast, located 568 kms.
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
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 unspoilt mangrove forests.
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Ranong is administratively divided
into 4 districts and 1 sub-district: Amphoe Muang Ranong, Amphoe
Kapoe, Amphoe Kra Buri, Amphoe La-un and King Amphoe Suk Samran.
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Named because of its resemblance to a traditional
Thai food cover, Fa Chi hill is located off of Highway No. 4 in Tambon
Bang Kaeo. The hill provides an excellent vantage from which to see two
rivers, the Kra Buri and the La-un, converge. The many river islands
formed where these two rivers meet makes the scenery fascinating to
behold. Sunsets are often breathtaking. To reach Fa Chi hill, turn left
at Km. 580 onto the paved road, and continue for three kilometres. Two
kilometres further, near the bridge which crosses the La-un River,
history buffs will find the remains of a Japanese military based
complete with a warship wrecks, underground tunnels and the remains of
a railway line. Japanese soldiers used this area as a port of sending
support to Burma during the Second World War.
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This is a lovely waterfall located about 3 kms. from the Kapoe District Office.
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Travel 45 km. south of Ranong along Highway No. 4 and turn right at km. 657 for another 10 Kms to the park office. The Laem Son National park covering an area of 315 square kilometres contains many beautiful attractions. Hat Laem Son and Hat Bang Ben are two extensive beaches lined with pine trees. Hat Praphat is another beach in the park located 90 kms.south of Ranong. Visitors may take a boat from the park office to explore some offshore islands such as Ko Khangkhao, Ko Kam Tok and Ko Kam Yai. Coral abounds in the area called Him Khan Na,15 minutes by boat from the shore.
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This waterfall with many levels and pleasant surroundings is 2 kms. from the Kra Buri Market and another 13 kms. on an access road.
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The narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula is located approximately at Km. 545 of Highway No. 4 in Amphoe Kra Buri. There is a viewpoint overlooking the scenic landscape around the Kra Buri River, which forms the border between Thailand and Myanmar.
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This beautiful cave adorned with plenty of stalactites and stalagmites is located at Km. 564 on Highway No. 4, some 12 kms. north of the town. An old legend links it to the establishment of Kra Buri town.It is said that Lek Lai, a special iron element believed to be elastic and flexible like wax, has been found in this cave.
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Namtok
Chum Saeng or Namtok Sai
Rung This is located in Ban Pak Chan, 80 kms. north
of Ranong or 16 kms. from Amphoe Kra Buri. It is accessible
by Highway No. 4 and then turn left at Km. 529-530 onto
the laterite road for another 3 kms. The waterfall looks
most beautiful when a colourful rainbow sometimes appears
on the spray of the waterfall on a sunny day.
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This island largely covered by cashew nut plantations can be reached by boat from the Ranong Landing. On the island, there is also a pearl farm and fishing villages.
Other offshore island where visitors can enjoy fishing and diving are Ko Sin Hai and Ko Chang. A boat can be hired from the Ranong Landing.
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Ko Song or Victoria Point A small town of Myanmar that is accessible by boat from the Ranong Landing at the mouth of the Kra Buri River. The boat trip takes only half an hour. Customs and Immigration formalities must be processed first.
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Situated near Km. 8 on Route No. 4004 (Ranong - Pak Nam
route) this small beach stretches to the mouth of the Kra
Buri River where visitors may take a boat to travel up the
river to Amphoe Kra Buri. Accommodation on the beach is
available.
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A vast hilly grassland, which offers refreshing scenery during the rainy season, is located 12 kms. south of Ranong town. This naturally bald area is distinct to the surroundings which are covered by thick forest.
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This pristine waterfall in the Khlong Pharo Nation Park is located 12 kms. south of the town. The whole stream cascades from a high mountain top and can be seen from a distance. The jungle area around the falls is home to Pu Chao Fa, a rare species of freshwater crab.
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This roadside waterfall is some 15 kms. before Ranong township
on the Kra Buri - Ranong route. The water cascades from
high cliff and makes a refreshing rest stop for motorists
touring in the South.
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7 kms. along Route No. 4005, this temple is located by the
Hat Som Paen Canal, which is full of fish.
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The most popular attraction of Ranong is 2 kms. east of
town, situated among shady surroundings which has a maintained
arboretum called the Raksawarin Park. The temperature of
the springs is about 65 degrees Celsius.
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