Laem Son National Park Ranong for Groups

The short answer

Laem Son National Park in Ranong, on Thailand's northern Andaman coast, is fully open to Thai and international visitors for the 2026-27 season, The Nation reported on 17 October 2026. Explera DMC suggests it to agents as a two- or three-night island add-on for small groups who have already seen Phuket and Krabi.

Repeat clients often want an Andaman coast without the crowds, and Ranong is the quiet end of it. Our Thailand team has the park detail in its note on Laem Son National Park. This is the short version for agencies planning group programmes.

What Is Open This Season?

The whole park, for Thai and international visitors, according to The Nation on 17 October 2026.
Ready facilities. The park says its visitor facilities are ready and its staff have been trained in safety and hygiene.
Island days. Snorkelling over coral at Ko Khang Khao, the sunset at Bang Ben Beach and overnight camping on Ko Kam Tok.

White sand and a longtail boat on Ko Khang Khao, an island in Ranong province

Which Groups Does It Suit?

Small groups, not coaches. Camping and simple park lodging suit groups of a few people who want empty beaches more than resort facilities.
Keep it short. Two or three nights, with a hotel in Ranong town on either side.
Check the season. Marine parks on this coast normally close in the south-west monsoon, so confirm the park's closing date before quoting late-season dates.
Plan the transfer. Ranong has its own airport, but schedules change through the season; the alternative is a long road transfer north from Phuket.

A longtail boat moored off Ko Kam Tok in the Andaman Sea

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laem Son National Park open now?

Yes. The Nation reported on 17 October 2026 that the park is fully open to Thai and international visitors for the season.

What can a group do there?

Snorkel over coral at Ko Khang Khao, watch the sunset at Bang Ben Beach, walk to viewpoints and camp overnight on Ko Kam Tok.

Is it suitable for large groups?

Not usually. Facilities are simple, so it works best for small groups on a short add-on.

How do groups get to Ranong?

By air to Ranong when current schedules allow, or by road north from Phuket. A boat then takes them to the islands.

Sources

The Nation: Laem Son National Park opens fully to visitors in Ranong

Where Explera Fits

Our Thailand team arranges the transfers, boats and local guides, hotels in Ranong town and the rest of the Andaman programme. See our source-market pages for how we work with agencies in each market.

Write to b2b@explera.co.th or message +66 93 656 8090 on WhatsApp. Explera Thailand holds TAT licence No. 14/05119. Explera DMC is IATA TIDS-registered (96215733) and an ASTA member (900408341).