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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
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From
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Depart from
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Travel time
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BANGKOK
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Southern Bus Terminal
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8-9 hours
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PHUKET
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Central Bus Station near Phuket City Center
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4-5 hours
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HAT YAI
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Bus Station. This bus passes Phato and Pak Song BEFORE reaching
Ranong. Get out at the Pak Song intersection, after
you passed Phato.
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8 hours
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SURATTHANEE
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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.
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4 hours
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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.
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5 hours
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KRABI
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Bus Station at Talaad Kao on the Highway.
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6 hours
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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.
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