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Hot Springs
The most
popular attraction of Ranong is 2 kms. east of town, situated
among shady surroundings which has a maintained arboretum called
the Raksawarin Park. The temperature of the springs is about 65
degrees Celsius.
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Nam Tok Ngao
this pristine
waterfall in the Khlong Pharo Nation Park is located 12 kms.
south of the town. The whole stream cascades from a high
mountain top and can be seen from a distance. The jungle area
around the falls is home to Pu Chao Fa, a rare species of
freshwater crab.
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Ko Song or Victoria Point
A small town
of Myanmar that is accessible by boat from the Ranong Landing at
the mouth of the Kra Buri River. The boat trip takes only half
an hour. Customs and Immigration formalities must be processed
first. Why does Victoria Point rate a mention in a story about
Thailand' Ranong? It's got gambling baby, a very popular casino.
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Ko Phayam
This island largely
covered by cashew nut plantations can be reached by boat from
the Ranong Landing. On the island, there is also a pearl farm
and fishing villages.This Island is a two hours boat trip from
Ranong Landing. It is a location of a pearl raising farm and
many households of Chao Le Tribal people (sea gypsy). In this
area, there are many other islands suitable for fishing and
diving; Ko Sin Hai, Ko Chang, etc. One can hire the boat from
Paknam Ranong for about $1,500 - 2,000 per day, or cantact
tourist boat organized by Jansom Thara Hotel.
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Tham Phra Khayang
This beautiful cave
adorned with plenty of stalactites and stalagmites is located at
Km. 564 on Highway No. 4, some 12 kms. north of the town. An old
legend links it to the establishment of Kra Buri town.It is said
that Lek Lai, a special iron element believed to be elastic and
flexible like wax, has been found in this cave.
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Kra Isthmus
The narrowest part
of the Malay Peninsula is located approximately at Km. 545 of
Highway No. 4 in Amphoe Kra Buri. There is a viewpoint
overlooking the scenic landscape around the Kra Buri River,
which forms the border between Thailand and Myanmar. Located in
Ban Thap Li, Tambon Lamu at Km. 545 on Highway No. 4, 66
kilometres northeast of the town centre, the Kra Isthmus is the
Malayan Peninsulas narrowest point, spanning a mere 44
kilometres from the Gulf of Thailand on the east coast to the
Andaman Sea on the west coast. There is a large cement map to
help orient visitors. The Kra Isthmus provides an excellent
vantage point from which to see the Kra Buri River forming a
natural boundary between Thailand and Myanmar.
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