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Runs 'N Roses is located in the most northern province of the south, Chumpon province (not to be confused with Chumpon City!), where the land is only 75 kilometer wide in between east and west coast line the middle of that area, high up in the mountains, you can find Runs 'N Roses. In a beautiful, but rather isolated spot, named Pak Song village. Getting there is nevertheless no problem.

You can choose to travel either via the west coast through the city of Ranong (by bus or by plane) or via the east coast through Lang Suan (by bus or by train). Scroll down this page for more information on that.

From Ranong as well as Lang Suan you can travel by bus to the village of Pak Song (municipality Phato).

Both Lang Suan as Ranong are 50 kilometer away (45 minutes) from Pak Song. From Ranong take the bus heading to Lang Suan, and from Lang Suan take the bus heading to Ranong.

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Keep this in mind when you ask directions to find the right bus as there are very few people who will know where Pak Song is and which busses pass this little village! Once in the right bus ask the driver to let you of in Pak Song. From the Pak Song intersection we can transfer you to Runs 'N Roses, so call us when you know on what bus you are getting.

If you want to be picked up from Lang Suan or Ranong we can organize a taxi service for you. Just let us know in advance.


Own transport

When you use your own transport coming from Ranong, you turn east at the Ratchakrud intersection. The direction is to Lang Suan. After about 17 km you have to take a turn right (if you come from Ranong) at the Paksong intersection (there is a small gas station there). Follow the sign saying: Klong Rua.

If you come from Lang Suan you take the main road direction Phato, Ranong. You have to pass Phato (it is on your left hand side 45 kilometers after Lang Suan). After another 12 km's you will see a left turn, the Paksong intersection. Go left there.

From the Paksong intersection on you cross a small bridge and follow the road, turning left After about 1 km you will see the entrance to Runs 'N Roses and the Thai Child Development Foundation (on your left hand side).
It is easy to recognize, there is a big sign and you will see the sand-arena for the horses from the road.
Go up the mountain to our restaurant, we will be waiting there for you.


Travel to Lang Suan by bus

All the busses from Bangkok to any destination in the South (east coast) will stop in Lang Suan. Some in the town, some in the second bus station on the main highway (10 km from town). The other way round is also true: every bus from the Southeast (Surathanee, Hadyai, etc.) will stop in Lang Suan on its way to Bangkok.
When you arrive at Lang Suan by bus, you can you take a motorcycle taxi to the market (talaad). Close to the market you'll find the bus station with the local red busses. Take a bus direction Ranong. Get out in Pak Song, we will pick you up and bring you to our place. We can also organize a taxi-service from Lang Suan to our place with local transport.


Travel to Lang Suan by rail

Traveling by train is a very comfortable, but it will take a bit more time. You can choose to arrive in the morning or in the afternoon (see schedule and check the Thai Railway web site for exact times). Once in Lang Suan you cross the railway, towards the market (talaad) of Lang Suan There will be motorcycle taxi's at the train station who can bring you there. Close to the market you'll find the bus station with the local red busses. Take a bus direction Ranong ( the last one is the big blue air-conditioned bus from HADYAI to RANONG at 17.00 o'clock). Get out in Pak Song, we will pick you up and bring you to our place. We can also organize a taxi-service from Lang Suan to our place with local transport.


Travel to Ranong by airplane

From Bangkok domestic airport it is possible to fly to Ranong on several days a week. You can check the web site of Thai Airways or the airports for more information.

When you arrive in Ranong, we can organize a taxi service from the airport.


Travel to Ranong by bus

From

Depart from

Travel time

BANGKOK

Southern Bus Terminal

8-9 hours

PHUKET

Central Bus Station near Phuket City Center

4-5 hours

HAT YAI

Bus Station. This bus passes Phato and Pak Song BEFORE reaching Ranong. Get out at the Pak Song intersection, after you passed Phato.

8 hours

SURATTHANEE

Bus Station at Talaad Kaset 2 behind Thai Thani Hotel. This bus passes Phato and Pak Song. Get out at the Pak Song intersection, after you passed Phato.

4 hours

Non-airconditioned bus. Departing from Bus Station at Talaad Kaset 1 opposite side of main road.
This bus passes Phato and Pak Song. Get out at the Pak Song intersection, after you passed Phato.

5 hours

KRABI

Bus Station at Talaad Kao on the Highway.

6 hours

When you arrive in Ranong, you can take a bus from the bus terminal, direction Lang Suan, Suratthanee or Hadyai. After 14.00 o'clock there are no more busses going that direction (except the one 20.00 o'clock night bus direction Hadyai). Get out at the Pak Song intersection. We can pick you up from there.

Runs 'N Roses is set up to support the Thai Child Development Foundation financially.
Most foundations have a lot of "overhead", such as salaries for staff, office rent, supplies, daily life costs, transport to and from projects and so on. The concept of Runs 'N Roses supporting the TCDF prevents that 50% of the given donations to TCDF
would be spent on overhead. By staying in one of the bungalows or guest rooms of Runs 'N Roses, you help TCDF
in a constructive and lasting way. This will benefit all children involved with the foundation.

Runs 'N Roses cooperates with:

Runs 'N Roses supports the Thai Child Development financially
Natural building project:; supported by Runs 'N Roses
DOT network for Development Organisations Thailand. This website is not accessible yet.

Post address
PO Box 7, Phato Post Office
Amphur Phato, Changwat Chumpon, 86180 Thailand

Telephone
+66 (0)8 - 6172 1090

E-mail
info@runsnroses.com

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