Ranong, Thailand: The Northern Andaman Sea Gateway You Never Knew Existed, Episode #2

Our southern Thailand road trip continues in this 2nd episode as we leave Prachuap Khiri Khan on the Bay of Thailand and head south to the often-overlooked province of Ranong.

Along the way, we made a few stops, including:

Wat Suwan Khiri: This hilltop temple offered stunning views and a tranquil rest stop. It was fashioned after Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar; probably one of the largest and most impressive temples in all of southeast Asia.

Khao Fa Chi Viewpoint: We stopped at this panoramic viewpoint that looks out across the Kra Buri River with Myanmar as a stunning backdrop.

Coffee Shop: We discovered a delightful roadside coffee shop (ห้วยค้างคาว กาแฟสด) about 20 minutes north of Ranong , the perfect spot for a caffeine fix and relaxing break in their streamside garden.

Ranong's capital city, nestled where the Kra Buri River meets the Andaman Sea, is a fishing and trading port and a passageway to the southernmost town in Myanmar with a unique blend of Thai and Burmese cultures. We had some incredible seafood at Keing Lay Restaurant. If you're a seafood lover, don't miss this place - it alone was worth the trip!

We had a lot of ground to cover in our southern adventure so we didn’t spend a lot of time in Ranong proper. You’ll see why in our next video.

For those planning your own Ranong adventure, here are the Google Map links to the places we visited:

Wat Suwan Khiri (https://maps.app.goo.gl/xFYYfnqtPA4gN...)

Khao Fa Chi Viewpoint (https://maps.app.goo.gl/5wxa1ehFwHPdz...)

Coffee Shop (ห้วยค้างคาว กาแฟสด) https://maps.app.goo.gl/bpyDieQeuAaSH...

Sook Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/J88tkwMqEfX5a...

Mrs Swans Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/djYaf81h4vefM...

Keing Lay Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/oy7WFBKktq7vt...