Wat Tapotharam, about one kilometer from Ranong
township, along Highway No. 4005 9Chon Ra-u Rd) is
the site of a thermal spring celcius. The deep
shaded forest surrounding the hot spring is very
lovely and is maintained as an arboretum named
“Raksa Warin” by the Municipality having rest
pavilion and baht rooms.
Another name of this waterfall is Namtok Set
Takuat”, located on Kra Buri-Ranong Road at km.
588-589, 15 kms before Ranong township area. The
waterfall itself cascades from a high cliff and
makes a refreshing rest stop for motorist touring
along the south.
It is located at Km. 626 of Highway No. 4 (the way
to Phangng), 12 km. from Ranong Namtok Ngao is a big
waterfall, which its whole stream cascades from a
high mountains and pastures is visible from the
resting area near the fall. Furthermore there is a
new species of the freshwater crabs endemic to
Thailand, ‘Pu Chao Fa], found only in the area
around Namtok Ngao.
Situated near km. 8 on the Highway 4004 (Ranong-Pak
Nam route) from Ranong municipality with a 1 km.
right turn along a hillside road, the small beach
stretches near the mouth of Maenam Kra Buri where
various natural attractions such as Ko Song,
Victoria Point, and several other cataracts are
scattered there. A marvelous scene of sunset can
also be appreciated there. Accommodations of Jansom
Thara Rasort are available at Hat Chan Damri.
Right across Maenam La-un, opposite Ranong, is a
small town of Burma, Victoria Point. Its main
attractions are local products and souvenirs which
are available at Ranong Landing for about B 200 –
300, but prior immigration formality must first go
through.
Ko Phayam) This island is a two hours boat trip from Ranong
Landing. It is a location of cashew plantation and
many households of Chao Le Tribal people (sea
gypsy).
In this area, there are many other islands suitable for
fishing and diving; Ko Sin Hai, Ko Chang, ect. One
can hire the boat from Paknam Ranong for about B
1,500 – 2,000 per day, or contact tourist boat
organized by Jansom Thara Hotel.
About 86 kms. from town, are located in Tambon Pak
Chan at kms. 525 – 526 which marks the connected
land between Ranong and Chumphon provinces. During
the royal visit on April 21, 1890 by King Rama V,
who traveled with a procwssion of elephants and
horses from Chumphon, his initials “Jor Por Ror”
were inscribed on the rock. In 1959, King Rama IX
and Queen Sirikit visited their subjects on March 7
and their inititials “Phor Por Ror” and “Sor Kor”
were carved on the rock as well.
is located in Ban Pak Chan, Tambon Pak Chan, 80 kms. from
the city area or 16 kms. from Amphoe Kra Buri. It
can be reached by traveling along the Highway No. 4
(the route to Chumphon) and then turning left at
kms. 529-530 to the laterite road fro another 3 kms.
Sai Rung which means a rainbow in named according to
the splashing figure of the waterfall resulting from
the strong hit of the powerful water agains rocks.
This big cave is located in the area of Amphoe Kra
Buri, at km. 564 on highway No. 4, 12 kms. form
township area. An old legend links it to the
establishment of Kra Buri town. Beautiful stalactite
and stalagmite formations can be seen and it is said
that there is Lek Lai (a special iron element
believed to be slastic and flexible like wax) in
this cave too.
The narrowest part of the Malayan Peninsula is
located here approximately at km. 545 on highway No.
4 The scenery visible from the view-point here is
Maenam Kra Buri, the nature border line between
Thailand and Myanmar.
This waterfall is located at km. 556-557 on highway
No. 4 3 kms. from Kra Buri township with another 13
kms. on the leftside of the main road along the
laterite road to the fall. Namtok Bokkrai has many
steps with fascinating nature surrounding.
Located approximately at km. 580, turn right along
the road about 5 kms. Khao Fa Chi is the panoramic
view point, visible for La-un township, Maenam La-un
and some islands, also located on this hill, the
tele-communication centre.
Ruin Japanese Warship
On the left side of the bridge over Maenam La-un is
the old Japanese Warship buried during the end of
the Second World War. The ruin can be seen during
the low tide period. The area of Tambon Pak Chan was
by Japanese Army as the pier to supply war materials
for its army in Burma during the Second World War.
Occupies the total area of 315 sq. kms. from Amphoe
Muang, Amphoe Kapoe in Ranong province to Amphoe
Khura Buri in Phangnga province, insluding the
islands in Andaman Sea; Ko Kang Kao and Mu Ko Kam.
The park office is situated on Hat Bang Ben, Mu 4,
Tambon Muang Klang. From town, it can be reached by
traveling along the Highway No. 4 (Ranong –
Phangnga) for 45 kms. and then taking a right turn
to the laterite road at km. 657 for another 10 kms.At this national park, there two seasons. The
rainy season starts from May to November. The summer
season beings in December and lasts until April.
Attractions in the area of the park are:
Hat Laem Son 4 kms. next to Hat Bang Ben, is a
clean white snady beach. Varous kinds of
birds have gathered here. It is a suitable place for
bird-watching.
Hat Bang Ben
is a long sandy beach occupying the large area. The pine
forest provides shady place along the beach line overlooking the scenic view of
scattering islands in the far sea.
Ko Khang Khao is an
island with a white sandy beach. It takes 40 minutes to access the island by
boat from Hat Bang Ben. Located in the northern part of this island is Hat Hin
Ngam where a lot of round–shaped stones are found.
Ko Kam Tok or Ko Ao Khao
Khwai has a curve-shaped inlet where the park protection unit in charge
of guarding and providing facilitation to tourists is located. To reach the
island, it takes 20 minutes by boat from Ko Khang Khao.
Ko Kam Yai is a
beautiful island covered with pure white sand nearly around its whole area. It
is accessible by boat from Hat Bang Ben. The boat trip takes one hour and a
half.
Ko Kam Nui is
adjacent to Ko Kam Yai. The beach is available at one side of this island.
Several islets have special close relations with the island.
Hat Praphat or Hat
Hin Thung is located in Mu 2, Tambon Kam Phuan. From the city area,
travel along the Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Phangnga) for 90 kms. or 30 kms. from
Amphoe Kapoe Turn right at km. 702 to further trip on the laterite road for
another 3 kms. before reaching the park protection unit. This beach covers a
wide area which has pine trees aling the coastal line.
Accommodation and restaurants are available at Hat Bang Ben.
Reservation can be made to the Chife of Laem Son National
Park, Hat Bang Ben, Tambon Muang Klang, Amphoe, Rangok
85120.
Namtok Khao Phra Narai Situated about 3 kms. from the
district Office. The surrounding area, including the fall,
is lovely and peaceful with shady all around.
Khlong Nakha Wild Life Sanctuary
Located about 25 kms. from the district township are, at km.
685-686 on highway No. 4 Wildlife of different types and
species are scattered all around this evergreen tropical
forest, together with beautiful waterfall make the sanctuary
wven more attractive for nature-loving visitors.
Those who would like to visit this sanctuary need to contact
for the permission at least 1 month in advance at the
Wildlife Conservation division, the Royal Forestry
Depaertment, Bang Khen, Tel. 5794847.
