Ranong
is the first province of the south which is located some 568 kilometers
from Bangkok. It is famous province even though it has the area
of 3,298 square kilometers, Thailandirainiest province the narrowest
part here is the isthmus in the Malayan Penisula. Ranong is a
longnarrow plot of land extending 196 kms.from north to south,
and only 9 kms.sat its narrowest. Most of the province is rainforested
mountains many islands, surrounded by blue sea make Ranong an
ideal place for tourism.
The administration
of the province is divided into 4 districts and 1 sub-district.
They are Muang Ranong District, Kra Buri District, Kapoe District,
La-un District and Suk Samran Sub-District.
Boundaries
On
the North
Is
Burma
On
the South
Is Surat Thani province.
On
the East
Is Surat Thani province
and Chumporn province.
On
the West
Is Andaman Sea and Burma.
Climate
Ranong
is the fomous of rainy province of Thailand. It rains nearly thruout
year.The appropiate season to travel the islands is between November
to April.
Transportation
From
Bangkok take Route 4 (Buddha Mondhol Street), passing the provinces
of Petchburi, and at Pratomporn Crossroads then turn right about
112 km to Ranong.
By Bus
Government
and private companies provide air conditioned and regular buses.
They leave daily from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal. For more
information call (02)4345557.
By Train
From
Bangkok Railway Station (Hualumphong) to Chumporn Station .And then
take a bus to Ranong about 122 km. Contact the travel office of
State Railway of Thailand, tel (02)223 7010
By Air
From
Bangkok Airport fly to Ranong daily. Contact Bangkok Airline call
(02)2293434
Travel Informations
Travel
informations of Ranong can find by
link below
