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
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Airports
✈ 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.
✈ 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
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.