A Delicious Start to a Day of Exploring Ranong's Coast

Following a trip to the Burmese coast, the next day began with a delightful breakfast at Ranong Ocha, a restaurant renowned for its vast selection of dim sum and affordable prices. With each basket costing only 20 baht, the table was quickly filled with a variety of freshly-caught seafood and other delectable treats. The 30 baskets of dim sum, along with rice porridge and fried eggs, were more than enough to satisfy a group of six, all for a total cost of just over 800 baht.

After filling our stomachs, we continued driving to Bang Ben Pier. We still had some time, so we decided to stop by Parang Hot Spring for a quick dip. The hot spring is located on the way to the pier, within the Namtok Ngao National Park. The water is crystal clear and odorless, with no sulfur or rotten egg smell. There are both hot and cold pools to soak in, making it a refreshing and enjoyable experience. The entrance fee is 20 baht per person, and children are free.

The natural pool is fed by a waterfall and mineral spring, offering a refreshing swim in cool water.

Alternatively, you can soak in a hot spring bath for relaxation. Or, if you prefer, there are also hot spring pools where you can scoop water to bathe.

After that, travel to Bang Ben Pier to admire the beauty of the Ranong Sea. There are four main islands: Khao Kwai Bay, Kam Tok Island, Kam Yai Island, Japanese Island, and Bat Island.

Capture a moment at Bang Ben Pier.

Waiting to board the boat. Using Bang Mai's service, the service is impressive and the care is good. We chartered Bang Mai's head-to-toe boat for 2,500 baht for the whole day. This price includes diving equipment and life insurance. As for lunch, we ordered from Bang Mai, which is a lunch box for 50 baht each. It's convenient and delicious. I'll post pictures later. :)

The ship has arrived. Prepare for adventure!

The sea in Ranong is beautiful and clear, and the nature is still very well preserved. I like it very much^^. I have arrived at Bat Island, which is the closest island to Bang Ben Beach, taking about 40 minutes to reach. It is about 9 kilometers away from the Laem Son National Park office. This island has fine white sand beaches. Around the island, you can go snorkeling and see coral reefs in both shallow and deep water. Bat Island is home to thousands of fruit bats, making it the most beautiful island to visit in the Koh Kam group, Ranong Sea.

The sand is incredibly fine.

After playing in the water and diving, when the number of tourists started to increase, we moved on to another island.

After enjoying the natural beauty and diving, we started to feel hungry around noon. We had already ordered lunch boxes, so we stopped at Koh Kamtok, Ao Khao Kwai to have our meal.

The boat pulled up to the island.

The lunch box that Bang Mai prepared looks very delicious. It only costs 50 baht per box. It includes fried rice, stir-fried seafood with fried egg. The packaging is also good. I'm so hungry!

Khamtok Island, also known as Ao Khao Kwai Island, lies south of Khang Khaw Island, approximately 20 minutes away by small long-tail boat. It is home to the Laem Son National Park Protection Unit. Ao Khao Kwai boasts stunning natural beauty and tranquility. We spent more time on this island than any other, enjoying its serenity and relaxation. Those who are physically fit can hike to the park's viewpoint for breathtaking panoramas. Entry to the island is included in the boat fare.

The ascent is quite steep and challenging, as shown in the image. It is recommended to be physically fit before attempting this climb.

The view from above offers a stunning panorama of Khao Kwai Bay. Despite the occasional rain in December, the skies were clear and bright during my visit.

The stunningly beautiful unseen bay^^ is a semicircular bay resembling a buffalo's horn, hence the name Buffalo Bay.

Relax and enjoy swimming and taking selfies at your own pace, as the distance from the island back to the shore is not too far.

Let's continue to the Japanese islands.

This small island has a history of being used by the Japanese military during World War II as a food preparation and supply point for their forces. They also raised pearl oysters on the island, which is why the locals call it "Japanese Island." The beach is very clean and beautiful.

The review of the Ranong sea trip is over. Let's go back to the accommodation and prepare to go to Phang Nga. Let's continue to Phang Nga in the next part.^^

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