Occupies the total area of 315 sq. kms. from Amphoe
Muang, Amphoe Kapoe in Ranong province to Amphoe
Khura Buri in Phangnga province, insluding the
islands in Andaman Sea; Ko Kang Kao and Mu Ko Kam.
The park office is situated on Hat Bang Ben, Mu 4,
Tambon Muang Klang. From town, it can be reached by
traveling along the Highway No. 4 (Ranong –
Phangnga) for 45 kms. and then taking a right turn
to the laterite road at km. 657 for another 10 kms.At this national park, there two seasons. The
rainy season starts from May to November. The summer
season beings in December and lasts until April.
Attractions in the area of the park are:
Hat Laem Son 4 kms. next to Hat Bang Ben, is a
clean white snady beach. Varous kinds of
birds have gathered here. It is a suitable place for
bird-watching.
Hat Bang Ben
is a long sandy beach occupying the large area. The pine
forest provides shady place along the beach line overlooking the scenic view of
scattering islands in the far sea.
Koh Khang Khao is an
island with a white sandy beach. It takes 40 minutes to access the island by
boat from Hat Bang Ben. Located in the northern part of this island is Hat Hin
Ngam where a lot of round–shaped stones are found.
Koh Kam Tok or Koh Ao Khao Khwai has a curve-shaped inlet where the park protection unit in charge
of guarding and providing facilitation to tourists is located. To reach the
island, it takes 20 minutes by boat from Koh Khang Khao.
Koh Kam Yai is a
beautiful island covered with pure white sand nearly around its whole area. It
is accessible by boat from Hat Bang Ben. The boat trip takes one hour and a
half.
Koh Kam Nui is
adjacent to Koh Kam Yai. The beach is available at one side of this island.
Several islets have special close relations with the island.
Hat Praphat or Hat Hin Thung is located in Mu 2, Tambon Kam Phuan. From the city area,
travel along the Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Phangnga) for 90 kms. or 30 kms. from
Amphoe Kapoe Turn right at km. 702 to further trip on the laterite road for
another 3 kms. before reaching the park protection unit. This beach covers a
wide area which has pine trees aling the coastal line.
Accommodation and restaurants are available at Hat Bang Ben.
Reservation can be made to the Chife of Laem Son National
Park, Hat Bang Ben, Tambon Muang Klang, Amphoe, Rangok
85120.
Khao Phra Narai Waterfall Situated about 3 kms. from the
district Office. The surrounding area, including the fall,
is lovely and peaceful with shady all around.
Located about 25 kms. from the district township are, at km.
685-686 on highway No. 4 Wildlife of different types and
species are scattered all around this evergreen tropical
forest, together with beautiful waterfall make the sanctuary
wven more attractive for nature-loving visitors.
Those who would like to visit this sanctuary need to contact
for the permission at least 1 month in advance at the
Wildlife Conservation division, the Royal Forestry
Depaertment, Bang Khen, Tel. 5794847.
