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.
