Ranong - Thailand Beaches and Islands

Away from It All - Amazing fresh new beaches await discovery

Flanking Chumphon on the Andaman coast, Ranong is best known for its natural hot springs, although it is also characterised by dense tropical greenery, picturesque waterfalls and coastal waters dotted with islands. The beaches are not the best in the country, but Ranong is fascinating as somewhere different, the style of holiday offered being one of exploring an intriguing stretch of coast, including excursions by boat into neighbouring Myanmar.

Phuket Air and Bangkok Airways operate fl ights between Bangkok and Ranong (fl ying time 1 hour). Airconditioned buses to Ranong depart from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal, the journey taking about 12 hours.