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.
Where to stay
204/100-103, Bang Rin, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · booking.com
เลขที่ 236/89 Thamuang Rd, Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · maniranong.com
1 2 Chonraua, Tambon Khao Niwet, Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Chang Wat Ranong 85000, Thailand · kyphotel.com
13/9.ถ.ชลระอุ ต.เขานิเวศน์ อ.เมือง Khao Niwet, เมือง Ranong 85000, Thailand · facebook.com
9, 30 Jadsan 12 Alley, Bang Rin, Muang, Ranong 85000, Thailand · facebook.com
283 Ruangrat Rd, Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong District, Chang Wat Ranong 85000, Thailand · sookhotel.com
38 Chonla-u Road, Khao Niwet, Subdistrict, Ranong 85000, Thailand · hopinnhotel.com
1 Phet Kasem Rd, Bang Non, Mueang, Ranong 85000, Thailand · reservation.roomscope.com
98 ซอยระนองพัฒนา 1 ถนนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 6 รอบ กระชนมพรรษา เขานิเวศน์ อำเภอเมือง เมือง Ranong 85000, Thailand · facebook.com
Ruangrat Rd, Bang Non, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · facebook.com
311 1 Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · farmhouseranong.com
14 19 Permphon Rd, Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · numsaikhaosuay.com
298 ซ. เขานิเวศน์ 3 Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · facebook.com
3, 23 Dupkadee Alley, Khao Niwet, อำเภอเมือง, Ranong 85000, Thailand · daddydreamhotel.com
28/8 ถนนเรืองราษฎร์ เขานิเวศน์ Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · facebook.com
999, โทร. 084, อาคารเพชรระนอง, 249 Thaweesinkha, Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · facebook.com
ตลาดล่าง, Bangnon, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · facebook.com
หมู่ที่ 1 129/2 Phet Kasem Rd, Bang Rin, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · thansilaresort.wixsite.com
222, 30 Phet Kasem Rd, Bang Rin, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · ticket-advance.com
District, 295/2 Ruangrat Rd, Khao Niwet, Muang, Ranong 85000, Thailand · ticket-advance.com
240 10 Ruangrat Rd, Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong 85000, Thailand · timrecommends.eu
73 2, Bang Rin, เมือง Ranong 85000, Thailand
109 Bang Rin, Mueang Ranong District, Chang Wat Ranong 85000, Thailand
666 9, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
XMJ9+RMF, Bang Non, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
XJ5H+GVF, Unnamed Road, Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
2/30 หมู่ 1 ถ Phet Kasem Rd, Bang Rin, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
255 Ruangrat Rd, Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
Bang Non, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
9 19 Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
127, 35 SOI THARA, Tambon Bang Rin, Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Ranong 85000, Thailand
26, 25 Petchkasem Rd, Tambon Bang Rin, Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Ranong 85000, Thailand
135 ระนอง Pak Nam, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
เลขที่ 88/234 บางนอน Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
16/7-8 ถ Chonraua, Khao Niwet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
196/36 หมู่4 ถ.ท่าเมือง ต.บางริ้น อ.เมือง จ.ระนอง บางริ้น Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
6 54, Tambon Bang Rin, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand
Indoor
Indoor
86/210 บางนอน Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000, Thailand · martinsrecommendations.com
15/215 ถ.รัตนโกสินทร์ 200ปี 15/215 Ratanakosin Road Soi 15, ตำบล บางริ้น Bangrin, อำเภอเมืองระนอง Mueng Ranong, Ranong, Thailand · facebook.com
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00 · 7/5 ถนนผาดาด, 85000
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-19:30
Sandwich, Regional, Breakfast, Crepe, Sausage, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Noodles, Chicken, German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-14:00…
Regional, Thai, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
Thai, Western, Restaurant · Thai/Western restaurant · 192 Ruangrat Road, 8500 · ponplace-ranong.com
Restaurant · restaurant · thehidden-ranong.com
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream, Dessert, Cafe · Ice Cream/Dessert cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Regional, Thai, Restaurant · Regional/Thai restaurant
Dim Sum, Restaurant · Dim Sum restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-22:00
Restaurant · Features: halal
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, air conditioning
Fast Food · fast food
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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.
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.
Getting there by ferry
Pak Nam Subdistrict Municipality Pier
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
Ranong Pier - Speedboats
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
Ranong Customs Pier
Ferry terminal · 3.9 km from the centre
Tai Kak Pier
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre
Thahtaykyun Ferry
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre
Myoma Jetty
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre · Government
Ranong - Ko Phayam (slow boat)
Ferry route
Ranong - Kawthaung
Ferry route
Ranong - Ko Chang
Ferry route
Ranong - Ko Phayam
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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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
National rail