 General Information
Ranong is the first southern province on the western coast, located 568 kilometres from Bangkok. It is also known for the long rainy period, which lasts for 8 months each year. Ranong occupies an area of 3,298 square kilometres and is bordered by Myanmar and the Indian Ocean to the west. Within its compact area, Ranong contains various natural attractions and is blessed with hot springs and unspoilt mangrove forests.
How to get there
Car
Ranong can be reached from Bangkok by taking Highway No. 4 via Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon, a total distance of 568 kilometres.
Bus
Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Surat Thani everyday for the approximately 8-hour trip. For a current schedule and further information, please call the Southern Bus Terminal at tel: 0 2435 1199, 0 2435 1200 or the Ranong Bus Station at tel: 0 7781 1548 or visit www.transport.co.th .
Air
Bangkok Airways operates Bangkok-Ranong flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. A current schedule can be obtained from Bangkok Airways' Bangkok Office at tel: 0 2229 3456, Ranong Office at tel: 0 7783 5096-7 or web site: www.bkkair.co.th .
Phuket Airlines also flies from Bangkok to Ranong. Call 0 2679 9395 or visit www.phuketairlines.com for more information. |
