jeebusjones Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 My parents will be coming to Phuket next month. I was thinking about meeting them in Ranong as there are some beautiful islands in the middle. Unfortunately, my parents (mid fifties) are not very travel savvy and I'm worried they might have a hard time getting to Ranong alone. Any advice? What's the easiest way to go from Phuket to Ranong? How long does it take? They only have five days in Thailand. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 hire a car or take a taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebusjones Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 (edited) Oops. Edited October 5, 2007 by jeebusjones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seppl04 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 yeah smart is right but why Ranong ? there are so many beautyful islands around Phuket and in Phang Nga Bay easily accessible by daytrips from Phuket and since they stay only 5 days ?! Seppl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebusjones Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 but why Ranong ? there are so many beautyful islands around Phuket and in Phang Nga Bay easily accessible by daytripsfrom Phuket Well I was thinking that Ranong is sort of in the middle for Bangkok and Phuket. Any idea how much it would be to hire a taxi from Phuket to Ranong? Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 its a fair drive to ranong from phuket, jeebusjones, and no international airport. i would suggest you meet your parents in phuket if you can. positives for this are: cheap airfares (if you need to come from bkk?), plenty of accom, lots to do, not too much traveling time plenty of western food for them (assuming that as they dont travel too well that they will be after western food). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeungKen Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 its a fair drive to ranong from phuket, jeebusjones, and no international airport. i would suggest you meet your parents in phuket if you can. positives for this are: cheap airfares (if you need to come from bkk?), plenty of accom, lots to do, not too much traveling time plenty of western food for them (assuming that as they dont travel too well that they will be after western food). Sound advice, coupled with access to many islands close by, not much to see & do in Ranong - You can do a short hop to Koh Lak or Krabi if you prefer, but plenty to do in and around Phuket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baabaabobo Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Forget Ranong - tell them to come to Phuket and rent a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebusjones Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate it. I understand you all may be a bit biased, since you do live in Phuket. However, I'm not really interested in spending any time there. I know what's in Phuket and I know what's in Ranong, and I much prefer the laid-back feel of Ranong. So, any idea how long the drive is from Phuket to Ranong? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 3 hours if you cane it four if its done at sensible speeds and its a nice drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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