Ranong Province (Information from www.tourismthai.org )

Ranong is the first southern province on the western coast, located 568 kilometres from Bangkok . Ranong occupies an area of 3,298 square kilometres that contains various natural attractions and is blessed with hot springs and unspoiled mangrove forests.

Ranong is best known as a fishing and trading port. The famous hot springs are just outside of town, where an arboretum and various first-class hotels cater to visitors eager to benefit from the medicinal properties of the mineral waters. 

From the hills to the tidal mangrove forests, Koh Phayam provides a habitit for many types of wildlife. Beautiful rare birds, monkeys, and even small crabs which linger on the beaches are among the most amazing.

Koh Phayam - expect nothing less than pure tranquility, the perfect place to get away from it all!
Waterlily Resort is located on one of the most beautiful bays with the most beautiful of sunrise and sunset.

The bungalows of the Waterlily Resort cover the area of 10 acres. Surrounded by pure tranquility and nature, our resort is the perfect place to get away from it all!

The cashew nut is said to be the queen of the island and on the 16th March annually the island holds a cashew nut festival.