Hornbill on Ko Phayam

Hornbill on Ko Phayam

Hornbill on Ko Phayam


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At the Thai part of the Andaman Sea's northern crest, the town of Ranong is Thailand's southern gateway to Burma. Although its ageing buildings and border outpost feel often give travellers mixed first impressions, anyone who takes the time to explore the town's lush natural surrounds and distinct mix of cultures will notice Ranong's charm.

Aside from being a port town with boats launching daily for the nearby islands of Ko Chang and Ko Phayam along with Burma, the Ranong area boasts some of Thailand's best natural hot springs, a couple of under-rated national parks, and some winding roads through pristine mountains covered in jungle. Thailand's wettest province, Ranong receives 4,200mm of rain annually with the rainy months from May to October seeing the brunt of it. Nobody likes a rainy day — especially when travelling — but Ranong's ... Read our complete Ranong travel guide

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Back trails, Ko Chang Noi, Ranong province, Southern Thailand Bliss. Seating area Southern end of Ao Yai in front of Big Tree Bungalows Strange tree at Archanpan's place Ao Hin Khow North Ao Khao Kwai, beach sometimes disappears at high tide Tourist from Bluesky Resort getting driven to the pier Ao Hin Khow at low tide Taking cashew nuts out of their shells The river between Baan Suan Kayoo2 and Tang Tong Bungalows, high tide Beach in front of Jansom Resort has some rocks Ao Ko Kyu and Lublae bar, low tide Lady removing the shells from cashew nuts Archanapan. Very basic but the most ecologic of the ecologic resorts..no electricity unless you really need it. Road to Ao ko Kyu Ao Mook has nice sand and the sea is always deep enough to swim Bye bye Phayam Tang Tong Bungalows, near the northern end of North Ao Kwai Flotsam and Jetsam on Ao Hin Khao Road to Ao Yai and Ao Kwai, just in front of the pier. Khopayam Resort. The view may not be as nice once the wall gets built Northern beach Ao Khao kwai, looking across the bay to southern part of the beach Ao Yai beach Hippy Bar, north Ao Khao Kwai The beach at Ao Kwang Peeb Beach in front of Vijits south Ao Khao Kwai beach Another tree frog Kaw Thaung and long tail View of south beach from Khao Kwai Hill platform Beach in front of Buffalo Bay Resort, high tide Beach in front of Vijits Ao Yai, middle section looking south, with a few waves Ao Yai southern end of the beach looking north Rock formation photo Khao Kwai Hill beach Mountain Resort, Ao Kwai South Ao Khao Kwai. Crabs like roving wilderbeast at low tide Cashew nut fruits Ko Phayam Tree frog on my fan Payam Cottage Resort. Kids play area South Ao Khao Kwai, in front of Vijits, Payam Cottages day trippers Thai fishing boats in Ranong Nice view but no direct beach access View of St Matthew's Island (Burma) from Khao Kwai Hill Resort restaurant Ao Yai middle section looking north Luggage on the speedboat Payam Cottage Resort. Ao Kwang Peeb Resort. Payam Cottage Resort restaurant and their jetski. It's the only one on the island Ao Kwang Peeb. View from the fisherman's hut bungalow