Punyaban Waterfall
น้ำตกปุญญบาล
A multi-tier waterfall beside the highway north of Ranong, cascading down a cliff; a few minutes of steps lead to the viewpoints.
Punyaban Waterfall lies beside Highway 4, about 15 km north of Ranong town, within Lam Nam Kra Buri National Park. The waterfall cascades in tiers down a granite cliff face. It looks most impressive in the rainy season, when water flows heavily, and thins to a trickle in the dry season. From the roadside parking lot, a few minutes up the steps brings you to the first viewing platform, and higher viewpoints lie further up. The stone steps are slippery, so take care. Admission is free or a small fee. It can be visited on the way to Chumphon or on the way to and from Ranong, taking 30 to 60 minutes. For visitors based on Koh Phayam, it is an optional outing.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Rattanarangsan Palace
- Raksawarin Hot Springs
- Ranong Canyon
- Koh Chang Noi (Ranong)
- Aow Kwang Peeb
- Wat Koh Phayam
- Koh Phayam Pier Village
- Aow Khao Kwai (Buffalo Bay)