Welcome to our kite surf center in Laem Son National Park

In our quest to find the best kitesurfing spots we have again discovered a very special spot. Due to it’s geographical features Laem Son National Park has been compared to the world famous kitesurfing and windsurfing spot "the gorge" in the U.S.A.

Leading down to  Laem Son National Park’s inland sea there is a long valley, (50 kilometres in length) between tall mountains, down which the wind shoots,this way a light 8 knot wind becomes a solid 18 knots. In addition to the great wind this is one of the most beautiful spots to kitesurf at in Thailand. With our boat we can show you some fantastic kitesurfing spots around this area.  

Our Laem Son National Park teaching spot
Laem Son National Park has an inland sea with huge shallow areas and flat water,the area is perfect for learning how to kitesurf.

OTHER ACTIVITIES 
Laem Son National Park is an area of stunning beauty, it is the largest protected nature area in Thailand and is full of wildlife and amazing scenery, there are few unspoiled areas like this left in Thailand.

At Laem Son National Park we provide the following activities:

Snorkeling
Off the coast of Laem Son National Park there are deserted national park islands with picture perfect white powdery beaches surrounded by crystal clear water and coral reefs.

Big Game Fishing
Besides snorkeling, these same islands offer some of the best fishing in Thailand.The huge inland sea lakes which are found along the mainland coast, act as a breeding ground for small fish and some very big fish that feed on these smaller fish are found around the offshore islands.

Our fishing method is trolling, that is we pull a lure along behind a boat (a motorized boat or a canoe: the choice is yours), trolling is a very exciting way of fishing and enjoying the scenery around you. Catching fish that weigh over 6 kilos is common.

Canoe Fishing
You have the choice of troling from a canoe or from our motorized boat. Canoe fishing is a very exciting way of fishing,the fishing can be pulling you around quite a bit.

Trips Around The Inland Sea
It looks like a lake but in fact it’s the sea coming inland. Surrounded by mountains this beautiful stretch of water has mangrove forests full of tropical birds and other wildlife. Numerous small islands with lush vegetation and white beaches dot the clear water in the lake, you will often see monkeys looking for crabs to eat on their beaches. We have also come across groups of dolphins on some of our trips.

Country Side Walk
Check out how the villagers live and enjoy some beautiful nature, you will most likely see monitor lizards, monkeys, lots of water buffaloes and a variey of tropical birds.

Stand Up Paddle Surfing
Right by the beach side bungalows there are often small waves breaking which are perfect for stand up paddle surfing, or you can just paddle along the coast and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Canoeing
A great and quiet way to see the nature in the area.

Mountain Boarding
There are huge areas of sand where you can have a small kite pull you along whilst you are standing on a mountain board (a very big skateboard with very big wheels on it).

Bird Watching
There is an incredible variety of birds in the area, for example every morning at around 7 O’Clock a group of the in Asia rarely seen hornbill birds with their big beaks descend upon a tree right next to our bungalows.

Ecotourism and Muslim Homestay. (Organised by the Muang Kluang Eco Tourism Club)
In 2007 Muang Kluang was awarded “The most outstanding Community based Tourism Award” by the Tourism Authority Of Thailand.

Choose from staying with a family or in a bungalow in the fruit orchards.Traveling by long tail boat guests can explore Kapoe Bay.Tours of the bay include : a visit to the remote village of Laem Naew to see the traditional Muslim fisherman’s lifestyle,bird watching,ecotourists can participate in mangrove planting,teaching school children,learn basket weaving,or watch traditional Thai dances performed by youth.

Heading inland the Doi Roi view nature trail winds through the jungle and provides breathtaking views of the Andaman Coast. Contact : tel 077 843117, email jojobansamnak@hotmail.com

Waterfall
Near the nearby village of Kapoe there is a waterfall.

Koh Payam
A Half hour boat ride away is Koh Payam (Payam island), a popular place for travelers. Here you can find more of a party scene.

Ranong
The place where everybody goes for a visa extension. It’s a 35 minute drive from Laem Son National Park.   

Kao Lak
This well known resort area is a 2 and a half hour drive away.

ACCOMODATION
At Laem Son National Park there are 2 main bungalow resorts. One is the “Andaman Peace Resort” with a beautiful rustic area around it and right by the beach, you can watch some great sunsets from their restaurant. This resort is our base. They have various kinds of bungalows. Their 400 baht rooms are clean and nice and come with a fan. Their 600 baht rooms can accommodate 4 people and have satellite t.v, and hot water.Their 1000 baht a night family rooms can accommodate 6 people, they have a t.v, hot water and a fridge. They have an excellent restaurant from which you have a great view of the Andaman sea with it’s islands and mountainous coastline.Tel : 077- 820 – 239 or mobile 085 -1917744 or 081-9178104.

Wasana Resort is also a  nice resort situated closeby to the inland sea where we kitesurf at. They have free bicycle use for their guests and also free internet use. They also have a good restaurant. They have various types of rooms. Their smaller fan rooms go for 450 baht a night, their bigger rooms for 4 people with airconditioning, satellite t.v and hot water go for 750 baht a night. The rooms for 2 people with airconditioning ,hot water and satellite t.v go for 600 baht a night.Tel : 077 861434   

BOOKINGS AND RESERVATIONS
Due to the limited number of bungalows available we need an advance deposit from our guests so that we can then book the accommodation in advance.The deposit amount is 2000 baht and can be sent to our company bank account, for more information please contact us.

Getting There And Away
Laem Son National Park is about 60 kilometers south of Ranong on the west coast of Thailand, that is the Andaman sea side. You can get there in the following ways:

1) The bus from Bangkok
Laem Son National Park is on the way down to Phuket and Krabi.
There are many buses going from Bangkok down south to Phuket / Krabi  via Ranong.

IMPORTANT
Be sure that the bus goes via Ranong. Also let the ticket lady know(and remind the bus driver) that you would like to get off at Laem Son National Park.

a)  The Bangkok – Phuket bus (via Ranong).

Departure Times.
VIP bus :   7.30   a.m 19.30 p.m
Normal bus :  18.00 p.m 19.15 p.m 19.45 p.m
Traveling time is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

2) The bus from Chumpon
You can take the Chumpon –  Phuket bus(via Ranong).

IMPORTANT
Make sure this bus goes via Ranong. Also let the ticket lady know(and remind the bus driver)that you would like to get off at Laem Son National Park. Traveling time from Chumpon to Laem Son National Park is 2 and a half hours. Every day there are 4 buses that follow this route.

Departure Time Chumpon: 0530 a.m  8.00  a.m 10.00 a.m 11.50 a.m

3) The bus from Ranong
You can take the Ranong – Kao Lak bus. There are many buses going from Ranong down south which pass by Laem Son National Park going  to Kao lak,phuket etc,just let the ticket lady know(and remind the bus driver)that you would like to get off at Laem Son National Park.  

4 )The bus from Kao Lak
You can take the Kao Lak – Ranong bus. There are many buses going from Kao Lak up north to Ranong and passing by Laem Son National Park.Just let the ticket lady know(and remind the bus driver)that you would like to get off at Laem Son National Park.  

5 ) The bus from Phuket
You can take the Phuket – Ranong bus.Travelling time : 4 hours. Every day there are 5 buses following this route, Just let the ticket lady at the bus station know that you wish to get off at Laem Son National Park and also remind the driver.

Departure time Phuket: 5.30 a.m  8.15 a.m  12.00 p.m 14.00 p.m

PLEASE NOTE.
The bus will drop you off at the entrance of Laem Son National Park,from there it’s 10 kilometers to the bungalows by the beach,right by the entrance of Laem Son National Park there is an office called “Ecotourism and Muslim Homestay”,they offer you a comfortable ride on a motorbike with a side car for 100 baht to the bungalows or by car for 200 baht,just let them know which bungalow resort you would like to go to.

6) By Car
If we are in Chumpon then we can take you to Laem Son National Park by car.

7)By air
Ranong airport is temporarily closed but should be opening again soon,previously there were daily flights from / to Bangkok,flight time is about 25 minutes.The airport is a 20 minute drive from Laem Son National Park.

Leaving Laem Son National Park.

1)  Buses to  kao lak and Phuket.

Buses to Ranong and Chumpon.

DEPARTURE POINT :  Entrance to Laem Son National Park.(on the main road by the police box). Throughout the day there are many buses passing by the entrance of Laem Son National Park,to make a bus stop just let the man at the police booth there know which bus you want.

Departure time for buses to Kao Lak and Phuket. 7.30 a.m 9.00 a.m 10.30 a.m 11.30 a.m 13.30 p.m 15.30 p.m 17.50 p.m

Departure time for buses to Ranong and Chumpon: 10.00 a.m 12.30 p.m 16.30 p.m 18.30 p.m   

2) Buses to Bangkok

DEPARTURE POINT :  Kapoe. Kapoe is a village just down the road from Laem Son National Park.Transportation to Kapoe can easily be arranged at the bungalows.

Departure time for buses to Bangkok. 8 p.m

3)  Bungalow taxi services.

Andaman Peace Resort offers the following Taxi Transfer prices :
To the main road – 200 baht To Kapoe - 300 baht To the airport - 600 baht To Ranong  - 800 baht To  Kao Lak - 2500 baht To Phuket - 4000 baht   

GETTING AROUND
At the bungalows they have motorbikes for rent for 200 baht a day.Wassana bungalows includes free bicycle use if you stay at their place.