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Ranong

Ranong is a town in southern Thailand, capital of the Ranong Province and the Mueang Ranong District. The town covers completely the area of the tambon Khao Niwet (เขานิเวศน์).

Type CityPopulation 16,909

Why go

  • Town Municipality in Thailand.
  • Served by Ranong Airport (UNN).

History

Ranong is a town in southern Thailand, capital of the Ranong Province and the Mueang Ranong District. The town covers completely the area of the tambon Khao Niwet (เขานิเวศน์). As of 2024, it had a population of 16,909. Ranong lies 586 kilometres (364 mi) south-southwest of Bangkok by road.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Thai, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
Indoor
Thai, Western, Restaurant · Thai/Western restaurant · 192 Ruangrat Road, 8500 · ponplace-ranong.com
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · thehidden-ranong.com
Indoor

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Airports

Kawthoung Airport (KAW) 14 km to the centre
Kawthoung, 05, MM — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Mandalay) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Myeik (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Air Mandalay 6T (ATR) · 1 route: Myeik

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Ranong Airport (UNN) 21 km to the centre
Ranong, 85, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Nok Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bangkok (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Nok Air DD (ATR) · 1 route: Bangkok

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Pak Nam Subdistrict Municipality Pier
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ranong Pier - Speedboats
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ranong Customs Pier
Ferry terminal · 3.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Tai Kak Pier
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Thahtaykyun Ferry
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Myoma Jetty
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre · Government
Outdoor
Ranong - Ko Phayam (slow boat)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Ranong - Kawthaung
Ferry route
Outdoor
Ranong - Ko Chang
Ferry route
Outdoor
Ranong - Ko Phayam
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ranong Airport (UNN); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: UNN has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Bangkok). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Pak Nam Subdistrict Municipality Pier, 3.5 km); routes include Ranong - Ko Phayam (slow boat), Ranong - Kawthaung, Ranong - Ko Chang.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ranong. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail