| The
Grand Opening of Ranong & The Andaman Sea |
"The Grand Opening
of Ranong and the Andaman Sea" features an enticing and diverse
showcase of the natural and cultural jewels of this southern province.
The highlights of Ranong and The Andaman Sea are extensive in
depth and scope. This is the place to be to enjoy fresh seafood
from the Andaman Sea, or, the delicious local fare. The spectacular
coastal landscape of the Isthmus of Kra and its rich ecosystems
is a nature lover's haven. Some of the best hot springs in the
country is also found here. Excursions to Koh Chang, Koh Payam
and the nearby islands extends the reach of the Andaman playground
in the sun.
Nature, culture and history converge making Ranong and the islands
of the Andaman an attractive choice for a complete holiday. There
is plenty to do. Options abound for soft adventure. Take your
pick of outdoor sports and leisure activities such as mini-marathons,
mountain-biking, fishing and river-rafting. Or a more leisurely
tour of the City Center Forest and the historical sites. A large
variety of traditional local handicrafts offer tempting shopping
opportunities and irresistible buys.
"The Grand Opening of Ranong and the Andaman Sea" promotion also
features many interesting exhibits and fun-filled activities taking
the form of stage performances, photo and essay contest featuring
the tourism attractions of Ranong and the ever-popular Ms. Andaman
beauty pageant or the Prince of Chorlae contest.
TAT Southern Office - Region 5 is actively involved in the organisation
of the event, providing publicity and PR support and the hosting
of a media fam trip to Ranong.
The "A Bicycle Expedition of Koh Chang … the Island of Herbs and
the Kayoo Fruit Orchards" scheduled for April 6 - 8, 2001 is a
key element of "The Grand Opening of Ranong and the Andaman Sea"
promotional campaign.
Koh Chang, the largest island nearest to Ranong, is gaining popularity
as one of Thailand's new destinations. With its tranquil beaches,
the warm hospitality of the island hosts and a diverse range of
interesting natural and cultural attractions presented by Koh
Chang and the nearby islands, this tropical paradise welcomed
approximately 4,000 international tourists in the past year.
The island is also known for a fascinating natural herb garden
and its prolific fruit orchards which feature an impressive selection
of over 400 different types of fruits. In addition to its importance
to local industry, these naturally existing treasures present
new and exciting opportunities for the development of new tourism
products particularly agrotourism.
For further details about the event, please visit www.ranong.go.th.
Please click on local attractions.
Contact Information :
TAT Southern Office : Region 5
E-mail : tatsurat@samart.co.th
Phone : (077) 288-817, 281-828
Fax : (077) 282-828
Other E-mail : ranong@moi.go.th and ranong@thailand.com
Source
: The Tourism Authority of Thailand
