Southern Thailand is famous for its beautiful islands. From Chumphon on the East Coast and Ranong on the West Coast you can reach most of the popular ones. But what if you stayed on the mainland, focused on these two un-touristic cities and the smaller, less-known islands?
In this video I show you all the sights, highlights and insider tips for Chumphon and Ranong!
Chumphon: Have a traditional Thai breakfast at Chumphons fresh market and visit the local fishermen. Get an overview of the Chumphon region at the Khao Matsee Viewpoint and visit the Prince-of-Chumphon-Shrine. Explore the islands of the Mae Koh Chumphon National Park and check out the mangrove forest. Join the locals in cooking delicious Thai meals in Bang Mak and enjoy the prettiest beach of the area, Thung Wa Laen. Feast on fruits and dried fish before heading over to Ranong.
Ranong: Soak in the hot springs of Ranong after a morning bike ride. Visit the islands of the Laem Son National Park, especially the stunning view of Koh kam Tok. Let Gong from Gong Coffee explain to you what makes good coffee good coffee and enjoy a cashewnut shake afterseeing the roasting process. Visit the small villages and experience the authentic Thai lifestyle. Learn how to make your own ceramic in hat Som Paen and visit Ranong's 100-year-old house. Take a sunset cruise on the Royal Andaman Boat and feast in delicacies at the night market or in one of the amazing local restaurants.
Find all the information for this trip in my two blogposts:
life-is-a-trip.com/sehenswuer...
life-is-a-trip.com/ranong-geh...
My equipment:
Cam 1: iphone XS: amzn.to/2EVlA3Q
Cam 2: Canon EOS M3: amzn.to/2iztWlm
Cam 3: GoPro Hero 4: amzn.to/2QucfDs
Mic: Røde Smart Lav: amzn.to/2qUwU8n
Music: Epidemic Sound
Drone footage: stock material
Music: Epidemic Sound
Transparency: I was invited on this amazing trip by the TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) and Thai Airways. All expenses were covered, thanks a lot for that!