This trip was specifically planned to experience the pristine beauty of the newly opened Dragon Island.

We booked a promotion at the Thai Tourism Festival of Love andaman for 4,800 baht per person, staying at The B Hotel for 2 nights, including a diving trip to Koh Mangkorn.

We set off on our journey to Ranong early in the morning. Along the way, we stopped at the Isthmus of Kra and then turned into Kong Valley for lunch and coffee.

The ambiance of Gung Valley is pleasantly verdant. The food is reasonably priced.

I had the opportunity to meet P'Kong, who gave a presentation on coffee and allowed us to try roasting coffee beans ourselves.

After tasting this coffee, I must say the flavor is excellent. It completely changed my perception that Robusta coffee is always sour and bitter.

Leaving Kong Valley, we checked into our hotel and headed straight to Grass Mountain.

Located within close proximity to the city center.

The day I went, there wasn't much rain, so I got a dry, grassy mountain.

Watch the sunset

After a tiring day of traveling, the next stop is the Raksawarin Hot Spring Public Park. Here, you can soak your feet or relax without any charge. It's recommended to visit in the early evening when the weather is cool and comfortable.

If you want to soak in the hot springs, there are designated areas for a fee of 40 baht per person, with towels provided. For a more luxurious experience, there are options on the opposite side of the river, but I did not check the prices. There is another area where I saw people soaking, but I am unsure if there is a fee.

This area is a place to lie down and play with your phone. Some people even fall asleep here. If you have plastic, you can cover yourself with it.

After lounging around until we were hungry, we crossed the street to continue eating at a familiar restaurant. While we were eating, there was a dance show. The restaurant also had a rain-chasing doll for customers to write on and hang up. The food was very delicious, especially the mackerel fried with shrimp paste and the soft-shell crab fried with garlic.

After a savory meal, we headed to the city center for a sweet treat at the "Watermelon, Beancurd, and Youtiao" flower shop. I must say, the "boluo" (sweet dumplings) were absolutely delicious!

Upon arrival at The B, it is important to note that parking is limited due to the presence of a restaurant at the front. Security personnel may prevent guests from entering the parking area. To avoid any inconvenience, it is advisable to inform the security that you are a hotel guest.

The room is brightly decorated. The upper floor has a bar and a swimming pool.

We had breakfast early in the morning because the boat would pick us up at 7 am.

The breakfast area, which was a bar with live music the previous night.

In front of the hotel, there are old cars parked on a rotating basis every day. I saw several cars parked in the garage area. The day I went, I saw this one.

And this is the car that picked us up.

Upon disembarking, register to prepare for immigration clearance and enjoy a breakfast of sandwiches and juice.

The car was being repainted when I went there.

After passing through immigration, we boarded a boat with a powerful engine.

The first destination was the Burmese immigration checkpoint on Koh Song. We stayed on the boat, but if there were any foreigners on the trip, we had to wait a bit because they had to go up and identify themselves. Note: The building that looks like a temple is not actually a temple, but a place where they sell alcohol.

From Koh Rong, we took a boat ride for an hour and a half, braving the waves. The waves were quite strong that day, making us feel a bit dizzy.

Upon reaching the first island, we took a dip in the crystal-clear waters.

The model wished to remain anonymous, but the view was so beautiful that she decided to share it.

This island is accessible by foot and features a scenic viewpoint known as "Shark Fin Rock".

One must pass through a small forest.

This spot features a naturally woven tree canopy.

Shark fin stone.

We then continued to another island with stunning panoramic views like this.

To illustrate the proportions clearly, the model is shown walking up at this angle.

The next island is Dragon Nest, where we will have lunch.

While waiting for the guide to prepare the food, you can take photos nearby.

This is a lunch box with blanched seafood with dipping sauce, stir-fried basil with minced pork, and stir-fried chicken with snow mango seeds.

For dessert, there was brownie, shredded egg yolk cake, sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf, and drinks including chrysanthemum tea and Italian soda.

After lunch, we went snorkeling. The snorkeling area was relatively calm, making it easy to swim and explore.

The coral reefs here are in good condition overall, but the diversity and beauty are not particularly remarkable. The most common and interesting sights are the abundant sea anemones and clownfish, which can be found everywhere.

After finishing our dive, we swayed on the boat for another hour and a half. By the time we arrived back, we still had just enough time to catch the sunset.

After taking a bath, I went for a walk at the Ratnarangsarn Palace, which is nearby. However, I drove there because it was too far to walk.

Before leaving Ranong in the morning, I stopped at two more places: Ranong Canyon.

This image depicts a feeding station for fish, surrounded by a group of children selling fish food. Despite attempts to find a visually appealing angle, the scene remains unremarkable.

Before leaving Ranong, there is a roadside attraction, Punyabala Waterfall, which is truly a roadside waterfall.

This concludes my trip to Ranong and Koh Mungkorn. Thank you for watching.