Ranong Travel Guide: Travelers visit Ranong primarily for two reasons: to do a visa run in Myanmar (Burma), to extend their Thai visa (the Burmese visa costs US$10), or to visit the nearby islands of Koh Chang or Koh Payam. The town itself is rarely visited, usually just a stopover. Aside from its peaceful atmosphere, Ranong doesn't have much to offer. However, it is a spa town with freely accessible hot springs. Don't expect a luxurious resort like in Europe, though. Ranong is also home to a former royal residence. In the surrounding mountains, you'll find some beautiful waterfalls and even a gorge. Ranong is different from other towns in Thailand. Surprisingly, there are no tuk-tuks, and when motorcycle taxis do exist, they are very rare at the bus station. You often have to walk to the main road to find one. The street food stalls selling noodle soups that are so popular in most Thai towns in the evenings are also quite rare in Ranong. There is a market where you can eat cheaply. A simple Pad Thai, for example, costs 20 baht. Don't go too late, though, as most stalls close after 8 pm. You can find all the information you need about getting around Ranong in our section "Getting Around in Ranong".

Accommodation in Ranong: Most guesthouses and hotels in Ranong are located on Ruangrat Road, but there are other options in town. For example, the Kiwi Orchid Guesthouse & PL, located next to the bus station, is often occupied by travelers heading to the islands or those just passing through on a visa run. Find accommodation in Ranong. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories less than 300 THB from 300 to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // grey Less prices not available in the city selection ("All prices are available at any time") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Ranong. Luang Poj Boutique Hostel Hotel in Ranong 7.0/10 Book now More details Boutique Hotel Hotel in Ranong More details arrow_circle_right Show all accommodations in Ranong

Practical information about Ranong: Ranong has an airport with four daily flights to and from Bangkok, but no train station. However, you can also reach Ranong by bus. The bus journey from Bangkok takes eight hours. If needed, you can book your tickets online here.

How do I get to Ranong? From Bangkok, you can reach Ranong by plane with Nok Air or by bus. From Bangkok's South Bus Terminal (Sai ​​Tai Mai), the journey to Ranong takes approximately 8–9 hours (tickets can be booked online here). Alternatively, it takes 6 hours from Hua Hin, 2.5 hours from Chumphon, and 3 hours from Phuket. [arrow_circle_right] View all travel options to Ranong

How do you get around Ranong? Like everywhere in Thailand, Ranong has tuk-tuks and motorbike taxis, as well as several local buses. Each line has its own number. Most stop at the town market on Ruangrat Road. The most convenient is bus line 3 (the red bus). It travels along the street with the most guesthouses and hotels, past Wat Suwankhiri and the Rattarungsun Throne (the royal residence), and stops at the entrance to the road leading to Saphan Pla Pier, from where boats depart for Koh Chang and Koh Payam (16 THB). Lines 4 and 6 also stop at Saphan Pla. Line 6 departs directly in front of the Ranong bus station. These three bus lines are the most practical. They all stop at the Ranong market. Line 6 goes to the Ranong bus station and to the pier for Koh Chang and Koh Payam (yes, there are two Koh Changs in Thailand).

Other sights in Ranong: Rattana Rangsarn Throne Hall (starstarstar), a teakwood building that once housed the throne room of the royal palace built for King Rama V on the hill. This palace was demolished and replaced by Ranong's town hall. There are three rooms furnished with period furniture. Wat Suwan Khiri (starstarstar), a pretty and quiet little temple with a Burmese-style chedi and a beautiful Buddha statue in the main hall, which is unfortunately often closed.

How do you ask for directions to Ranong in Thai? I want to go to Ranong / Yak pai thi Ranong. Where is Ranong? / Ranong yu thi nai?