Ranong diving places

Ranong and Koh Payam is a perfect starting point to the best diving places of Thailand. The Burma Banks, Mergui Archipelago, Surin Island, Koh Tachai, Koh Born as well Richelieu Rock. Only Richelieu Rock is attainable with us on a day trip with min 6 persons.

On our safari tours we also offer diving courses of open water diver up to the rescue diver. Getting the first a great chance to get experience in connection with the best diving places for the Andaman sea. For general diving course information
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Ranong is located near the Burmese border, on the West Coast of Thailand. The Andaman Sea starts right here and goes all the way to India, offering one of the most beautiful displays of islands in South East Asia. The town connects to the North with Bangkok (about 600 km), to the East with Chumpon and Surat Thani, to the South with Phuket, a mere 3 hours by bus. Agriculture and fishing are the main activities of the province.

On the backside, mountains spread their jungle and offer waterfalls, hot springs and lovely paths to wander around. The coastal waters are fringed by mangrove alive with wild life, ideal for a kayak trip. You'll find in Ranong a typically local atmosphere, happily mixed with the Burmese influence : colorful markets, women in sarongs, golden make-up on their cheeks, food stalls all along the streets.

The town is busy with its own things, and encounters with other tourists are rare. There are good hotels and restaurants, banks, fitness and massages clubs, golf, casino, and Internet service. Visas can easily be renewed within a day, simply crossing the border by boat from Ranong.

Koh Payam
The authentic character of Koh Payam will hit you as soon as you set your feet on its soil. No cars here, only motorbikes, bicycles… and the roads that go with them, meaning narrow, always ending up in trails through the cashew nuts plantations.

Contrary to its neighbor islands, Koh Payam has white sand beaches : long ones that stretch between rocky heights, ideal for the jogger, and tiny ones hidden under lush vegetation, perfect for sunbathing. Swimming, snorkelling, trekking, biking, or hammock practicing : there is an activity for everyone !

The cashew nut is the queen of the island. Each year on the 16th of March, the "Cashew nut Festival" gathers Thai boxing, cock fighting, even a Miss Cashew competition ! Accomodations range from simple bamboo huts to more comfortable concrete bungalows. Food is cheap, varied, with an abundant choice of seafood. Isn't all this very tempting ?