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Ranong Province


This chunk of polished-concrete modernism is evidence of Ranong's rising fortunes. Stylish, comfy rooms have tasteful, bright decor, though some have poor views. There's a snooker bar and rooftop infinity pool overlooking Ranong. It's also party central here so nights can get noisy. The staff were just about the least helpful we encountered on the Andaman coast.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Ranong Province attractions

1. Pornrang Hot Springs

5 MILES

This hot-spring area 6km south of Ranong offers several pools of varying temperatures and a cooler pool for swimming fed by a stream. Your entry ticket…

2. Anandar Paya

5.53 MILES

Towering over Kawthoung is this hilltop temple with great views of the city.

3. Cape Bayint Naung

5.57 MILES

At the southern end of the harbour lies this modest park, named for King Bayinnaung, a Burmese monarch who invaded Thailand several times between 1548 and…

4. Thahtay Kyun

7.11 MILES

Opposite Kawthoung, this beach-free private island, known in Moken as Pulau Ru, is home to Andaman Club. The resort offers trips to beaches on Zadetgale…

5. Wat Ban Ngao

7.72 MILES

This pretty refuge at the base of a hill was originally a resting place for Buddhist pilgrims. A temple was constructed on the site in 1987. You can hike…

6. Ngao Waterfall National Park

7.73 MILES

Located 12km south of Ranong, this 668-sq-km park preserves a rainforest and a 300m-high tiered waterfall. A short trail leads up to a section of the…

7. Wat Phayam

21.05 MILES

Shrouded in jungle just north of the main pier, on Ko Phayam's east coast, you'll find a majestic golden Buddha here flanked by a three-headed naga …

8. Moken Village

22.4 MILES

A Moken (Sea Gypsy) village is located at the western side of Buffalo Bay. From the end of the road you need to walk through deep sand and cross a river…