Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
PON'S PLACE: RANONG'S TOURISM EXPERT
Pon's Place
( 08 1597 4549;
www.ponplace-ranong.com
; Th Ruangrat; 7.30am-midnight) is the go-to
spot in Ranong for everything from Western breakfasts (from 40B) to Ranong Air bookings and information
about bus schedules. Pon himself is a high-energy, friendly guy. If you need help with anything, consider Pon
your fixer.
Diving
Live-aboard diving trips to world-class bubble-blowing destinations, including the
Burma Banks and the Surin and Similan Islands, are deservedly popular. Try
A-One-Diving
OFFLINE MAP
0 7783 2984;
www.a-one-diving.com
;
256 Th Ruangrat; 3-night packages from
Oct-Apr)
or
Aladdin Dive Safari
(
16,900B;
08 7288 6908;
www.aladdindivesafari.com
; Ko Phayam Pier;
Oct-Apr)
located at the Ko Phayam pier.
live-aboard trips from 14,900B;
Sleeping
Accommodation in town can help you arrange a visa run and transport to the islands.
The places on or near Th Petchkasem (Hwy 4) can be reached from town by
sŏrng·tăa·ou
2.
Suta House Bungalows
( 0 7783 2707; Th Ruangrat; r with fan/air-con 380/420B; )
Right in the town centre, this off-
the-road, very popular place has a cluster of simple ageing bungalows - and plenty of
flowers. Beds are hard but their sheets are crisp and showers are hot.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Dahla House
OFFLINE MAP
GUEST HOUSE
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 0 7781 2959;
http://dahla.siam2web.com
; 323/5 Th Ruangrat; r with fan/air-con 400/500B; )
Funky
little concrete bungalows with tiled floors and pebbled tile baths line a garden; it's set off
the main drag. It's got the friendliest vibe in town and management will happily arrange a
late check-out if you're on a visa run.
Luang Poj
OFFLINE MAP
GUESTHOUSE
$
GOOGLE MAP
