Permit· Ranong (mainland)· Thailand
Kawthaung Border Crossing (Myanmar)
9° 57.0′ N · 98° 35.8′ E
The river crossing from Ranong's Saphan Pla to Kawthaung, Myanmar's southern tip and the gateway to the Mergui Archipelago.
Practical
Coordinate is the Ranong Customs House (OSM/Nominatim) on the Saphan Pla waterfront. Foot passengers clear Thai exit at the immigration office in the Saphan Pla port building, then cross by longtail in about 20 minutes (about 300 THB return, negotiated); be back by 4pm to re-enter (Wikivoyage). Wikivoyage warns that entry from this border for tourism may be restricted because of the civil war in Myanmar. Yachts need prior permission to enter Myanmar waters, so check the current position before planning. The Southeast Asia Pilot says permission is needed even to enter the waters north of Surin.
Best for
Planning a Mergui Archipelago extension
Nearby
- Ranong Fishery Port Fuel (PTT, Saphan Pla)0.1 NM away
- Ranong Fish Market (Saphan Pla)0.2 NM away
- Ranong Customs, Immigration and Harbour (Andaman north port of entry)0.4 NM away
- Ranong Anchorage and Approach1.1 NM away
- Ranong Municipal Fresh Market (Ruangrat Road)2.2 NM away
- Tesco Lotus Ranong2.2 NM away
- Ranong Coin Laundries2.3 NM away
- Ranong Hospital2.9 NM away