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How to get there

Runs 'N Roses is located at a beautiful, but rather isolated spot. Getting there is nevertheless no problem.

You can choose to travel to the city of Ranong (by bus or by plane) or to Lang Suan (by bus or by train) in the province of Chumpon. From Ranong and Lang Suan you can travel to the city of Phato, a city close to Runs 'N Roses.

Both Lang Suan as Ranong are 50 kilometer away from Phato. In Phato - at the police box on the main road - we can pick you up to bring you to Pak Song village, where we are located.

If you come from Ranong by bus, you better get out at the Paksong section, don't go to Phato. If you want to be picked up from Lang Suan or Ranong we can organize pickup service for you. Just let us know in advance.

Own transport

When you use your own transport you have to take the turn to right (if you come from Ranong) at the Paksong section on the road from Ranong to Lang Suan (there is a small gas station there and a restaurant). Follow the sign saying: Klong Rua. If you come from Lang Suan you have to pass Phato (it is on your left hand side). After about 12 km's you will see a left hand turn (at the Klong Rua sign). Take that turn. 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 Thai Child Development Foundation (on your left hand site). It is easy to recognize because of the big sand-arena for the horses that is visible from the road. Go up the mountain to our restaurant, we will be waiting there for you.

Mind you: you need a strong car to get up there, and if you want to explore the area: most of the roads are dirt roads around our place. A pickup will do, but a sedan will not. Motorbikes or motorcycle can get here without a problem and even push-bikes managed to make it to Runs 'N Roses.

Travel to Lang Suan by bus

All the busses from Bangkok to any destination on the South 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 South will stop in Lang Suan on its way to Bangkok. But if you are going to Phato, coming from the south, you can better take the busses going to Ranong. They pass through Phato. When you arrive at Lang Suan by bus, you can you take a motorcycle taxi towards the market (talaad) of Lang Suan. From the market the song taews (local taxi-bus) will leave for Phato. They ride from 08.00 in the morning until 18.00 in the evening, every hour. Get of the song taew at the police box on the main road in Phato. Another option is to take a bus from the bus station (also close to the market), direction Ranong. Get out in Paksong. We can also organize a pickup from Lang Suan.

From	Depart from	Travel time
HADYAI	Bus Terminal (near the night market). The Hadyai bus leave for Ranong, so you can stay in the bus until the Pak song section!	6 hours
BANGKOK	Southern Bus Terminal at Nakhorn Chaisri Road. Get out in Lang Suan	6-9 hours

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).
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. From the market the song taews (local taxi-bus) will leave for Phato. They ride from 08.00 in the morning until 18.00 in the evening, every hour.
Another option is to take a bus from the bus station (also close to the market), direction Ranong. Get out in Paksong. We can also organize a pickup from Lang Suan

The departure times in his table can change, check before you plan your trip at the railway station!

From	Depart from Hua Lampong station	Travel time
BANGKOK	The 07:45 Express train arrives in Lang Suan at 15.05 o'clock. Second class only.	ca. 9 hours
	If you prefer to travel at night, you could take the 22.50 Express train, arrival time in Lang Suan will be 06.45 o'clock. Second class only (seats).	8 hours
	There are more night trains, also with beds, but they all arrive in the middle of the night in Lang Suan	6.5 hours
HADYAI	Depart from Hadyai train station	10 hours
	There are several trains, check the Hadyai train station for exact departure times.

Travel to Ranong by airplane

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

When you arrive in Ranong, we can organize a pickup from the airport if you like.

Travel to Ranong by bus

From	Depart from	Travel time
BANGKOK	Southern Bus Terminal at Nakhorn Chaisri Road	8-9 hours
PHUKET	Central Bus Station near Phuket City Center	4-5 hours
HAT YAI	Bus Station, arriving at Tanatwan Palace, Ranong. This bus passes Phato and Pak Song. Get out at the Pak Song section, after you passed Phato.	8 hours
SURAT THANI	Bus Station at Talaad Kaset 2 behind Thai Thani Hotel. This bus passes Phato and Pak Song. Get out at the Pak Song section, after you passed Phato.	4 hours
	Non-airconditioned 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 section, 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 Suratthani or Hadyai. After 14.00 o'clock there are no more busses going that direction.

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Environmental project, supported by Runs 'N Roses

Natural building project:; supported by Runs 'N Roses

Runs 'N Roses is set up to support the Thai Child Development Foundation (TCDF) financially.

Many 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. If we would not have set up the Runs 'N Roses organisation, 50% of the given donations to the foundation would be spent on things like that. By staying in the bungalows of Runs 'N Roses, you will help the Thai Child Development Foundation in a constructive and lasting way. This will benefit all children involved with the foundation.

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