Laem Son National Park in Ranong

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Laem Son National Park is situated on the Andaman Sea coast in Ranong Province. Laem Son National Park was declared a national park in August 1983. It consists of approximately 60 km of coastline and 15 islands. The park covers a total area of 315 sq.km, of this area 85% is open water. The park is the 12th Marine National Park of Thailand and is its 6th largest.

The national park has two climates: rainy season with heavy rainfalls during May - November and summer during December - April.
On the coast Laem Son National Park consists of three parts: Bang Baen Beach in Kapoe District, Praphat Beach
in Suksamran District and Ao Khoei in Khuraburi District of Phang Nga Province.
Laem Son National Park has also a lot of islands with beautiful underworld surroundings. Especially 2 islands, Koh Kam Yai and Koh Kam Nui, also including 8 different islands which are Koh Moo, Koh Piak Nam Noi, Koh Piak Nam Yai, Koh Tao, Koh Khang Khao and Koh Lan.
Accommodation and restaurants are available at Bang Baen Beach in Laem Son National Park. For more information contact Tel.: 077-861431, 077-861432.

Suggestion;
Time to go: Summer begins from mid February until mid May. South east wind blows in to cover the area and make it usually hot. It will be hottest in April with the highest average temperature of 35 degree Celsius. However, it is not too hot as it is the peninsula close to the sea. Sea wind and steam will make it a bit cooler. Therefore, it is most suitable to visit Laem Son National Park in summer.

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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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Wasana Resort is situated 500 m before the park entrance on the left side. It is run by a friendly Thai-Dutch family. Wasana Resort consists of 4 small, 4 big and 2 family bungalows, all of them very clean and equipped with a fan or with aircon, a few even with TV. In the center of the compound is the restaurant, the quality of the dishes varies, though. There is a restaurant next door, run by Wasanas sister, in case you need some more variety. Bo likes to tell you how to visit the park best. He can also arrange a taxi, excursions by land (from 300 to 450 Baht, min. 4 persons) and organise boat tours (from 1500 Baht plus park fee). He advertises the boat trip to the absolute highlight of the area, the small island Koh Khao Khwai, in such a subdued way, that most guests can not even imagine what a unique island experience (on a global scale) is waiting for them.


Inexpensive family run bungalows with fan and air con, some have TV. The owners can help with park and islands tours.

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