Ranong Islands

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Ko Chang Island belongs to Koh Phayam National Park. It is the longest and largest island in Ranong province and has many lovely bays such as Ao Yai, Ao Lek, Ao Khai, Ao Chao Lay and Ao Kor. The beaches here are beautiful, especially in the west. The island also has some minor coral reefs for diving and a viewpoint to see the marvelous sunset.
Ko Chang is situated about 4 km north of Ko Phayam.

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Koh Phayam is an area of 35 sq km, has about 160 families. The main economy supported by rubber, fishery and cashew nuts.

Koh Phayam is a beautiful small island and is truly the undiscovered pearl of the Andaman Sea. Koh Phayam has long sandy white beaches, clear blue sea and coral reefs and beautiful sunsets to enjoy. The two larger bays are, Ao Yai and Ao Khao Kwai (Buffalo Bay). Koh Phayam has many good mini hikes into the hills, forests and the jungle. There are tidal mangrove forests and lots of wildlife.
There are mainly two seasons here, the summer season from December to April and the rainy season from May to September.
For more information contact Tel: 077-813840.


Koh Phayam is located in the Southwest of Ranong town, 33 km by boat.

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Koh Khang Khao is a small island with colourful coral in very shallow water and a lovely beach with soft fine white sand.

The best time to visit is between November and April. Koh Khang Khao is a famous and beautiful diving spot to see corals in Ranong. This area is a very excellent for snorkeling, coral reef comprises of many kinds of coral. Also many thousands of bats (Khang Khao) on this island.
Another popular activity is fishing because have many schools of fish around the island, suitable for who like to do fishing.

Koh Khang Khao is located on the most south of Koh Kam, 9 km from the Park's office.

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Koh Khao Khwai is one of the most beautiful islands in the Andaman Sea, visible from Bang Baen Beach in Laem Son National Park in Ranong Province.

Koh Khao Khwai (Island Hill Buffalo Horn) or Koh Kam Tok has a curve shaped beach and is separated into two beaches by a sand bank. The outer beach has very powdery sand so that it squeaks when you walk. At either end there is an overgrown hill, one small, one large. Fishermen work there to clean and repair their nets and fish traps. Camping is possible on this tiny island. The sea water is quite clear; good for relaxing and swimming.

Koh Khao Khwai is off the coast from Bang Baen Beach in Ranong province.

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Ko Kam Yai is the largest island of the Kam Islands, with 2,500 rai comprising of rich deep forest.
The island is mostly covered with hills and there is only a small plain. A 200-meter beach with very beautiful white sand is located at the east coast.
"Gong Hin Kan Na" is located east of Ko Kam Yai and offers an amazing coral reef with various schools of fish. It is very nice for swimming and snorkeling.
Ko Kam Yai is located 200 m from Ko Kam Tok and 16.5 km from the Laem Son National Park Office.

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Ko Kam Nui is the second biggest island in the Ko Kam Archipelago. You can the island from Bang Baen Beach, Ko Kam Nui stands out on your left.
The island features steep rocky mountains. Minor diving spots in the north feature staghorn corals, brain shaped corals, and colourful marine creatures.
The beach is 300 m long and very clean. The sea water is very clear and beautiful.
Laem Son National Park provides accommodation of 5 houses and food shops for visitors. For more information, please contact the office. Tel.: 077-861431-2 or www.dnp.go.th

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Ko Kontee or Ko Paknam was used by Japanese soldiers in World War II and contains a Japanese soldiers' tomb.
The places for touring are the seaside forest that is home to many animals and the Palace of Krom Luang Chumphonketudomsak. Ko Kontee is not suitable for swimming. It is situated in front of the Paknam School.

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Koh Thalu is a little island, no beach and along the coast. There are many rocks with many holes on its surface, caused by the sea.

On the top of the hill, there is Buddha image which locals pay homage to before going fishing for good luck. Along the coast, it is very excellent for hire a longtail boat for sightseeing.

Koh Thalu is located between Koh Chang and Koh Phayam, about 19 km away from Koh Phayam National Park Pier.

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The Andaman Club is located on Thahtay Kyun Island (Myanmar), 205 rooms with air-conditioning with all amenities of a luxury hotel and a beautiful botanical garden with promenades as well. Excellent golf course. Restaurant overlooking the sea with a fantastic view of 8 Burmese islands. The food at Andaman Club is very delicious and affordable. It is hardly noticeable that there is a Casino attached to the hotel.
Rooms from 3500 Baht per day (ask for specials or a promotion)

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Surin Island National Park is an archipelago of 5 islands: Koh Surin Nua, Koh Surin Tai, Koh Ri, Koh Khai, and Koh Klang. The National Park covers an area of 84,375 rai (33,750 acres).

Koh Surin was declared a national park on July 9, 1981. The archipelago is located in the Andaman Sea, near the Thai-Burmese sea border, on the west coast of Thailand. There are beautiful and unspoiled coral reefs; the area is suitable for snorkeling. The best time to visit is from November to April.

Surin Island National Park belongs to Tambon Koh Phra Thong.

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Thung Nang Dam Island is separated by mangrove lined canals from the mainland of Khuraburi district. On this 6 km long and 3 km wide island exists only one resort, The Camp Resort.

Thung Nang Dam Island is a very natural island with many unusual plants, large birds and a varied wildlife. The sandy Khuraburi Beach extends for 6 km along the western side of the island. The eastern half of the island is mangrove forest. In the center of the island extends a large pool with drinking water constructed lately by the authorities. On the agricultural lands in the center of Thung Nang Dam Island the locals grow fruit trees such as Rambutan, Longkong, Mangkut, as well as Banana and Papaya plants. Every household grows local orchids. The Andaman-On-Sea Foundation has started a home-stay program for the villagers.
With the start of the year 2012 a new era begins on Thung Nang Dam Island: electricity comes to the island. This has resulted in all houses being renovated such that they are suitable for electric light. Also the first families that had left the island have started to return for living on the island.
In the center of the island the framework for a Chinese temple has been erected. A large temple is going to be constructed here.
The next era of Thung Nang Dam Island will begin with the construction of a bridge to the island in a couple of years.

Thung Nang Dam Island is the northernmost island of Phang Nga Province near the shore. On most maps the island is drawn as part of the main land. The island is separated from the main land by mangrove lined canals.

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Koh Ra-Koh Phra Thong National Park is approximately 642 sq km consisting of large parts of four islands at the Andaman coast in Phang Nga province.

Koh Ra is a mountainous island and has long sandy beaches. There is a perfect shallow coral reef. Koh Phra Thong is a habitat for various kinds of fauna, animals and birds such as deer, boar, hornbill, lesser adjutant, etc.
Dugongs can often be seen as they have a source of food due to the rich seaweed here.

Due to its history it is called Koh Yipun (Japanese Island) by the locals. Koh Phra Thong has a level forest area divided by a canal. Sea turtles crawl up the beach to lay their eggs on the eastern side of the island from November to the end of December.
Koh Ra-Koh Phra Thong National Park is located in the Districts Khura Buri and Takua Pa; to the east is a coastal mangrove forest adjacent to the mainland.
Also there is some bungalow accommodation available in the northern half.

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The new port of Ranong is situated about 9 km north of Ranong at the fjord.

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