Southernmost Frontier Town

Kawthaung is Myanmar’s southernmost town in Tanintharyi Region, directly opposite Ranong, Thailand. Just 20 minutes by longtail boat from Ranong Fish Pier (9km from town center). Colorful multicultural port where Burmese, Thai, Malay cultures blend. Gateway to Mergui Archipelago – 800 pristine islands.

Population: ~40,000 | Season: Nov-Apr | Currency: Kyat & THB accepted

Kawthaung Airport

• IATA: KAW / ICAO: VYKT
• Elevation: 55m / 180ft
• Runway: 02/20 – 1,829m x 50m Asphalt
• Location: Kawthaung, Myanmar

Airlines:
Myanmar National Airlines → Dawei, Myeik, Yangon
APEX Airline → Myeik, Yangon
Air KBZ → Yangon via Dawei

Ideal for Yangon – Kawthaung – Ranong air connection.

Ranong – Kawthaung Border

4 Piers: Fish Pier, Andaman Club Pier, Customs Pier, Paknam Ranong

Border Pass: No passport! Thai ID only, 1 day

Passport+Visa: Overnight & onward to Myeik/Dawei/Yangon

3D2N Kawthaung Explorer

Day1: Ranong → 20min boat → Bayint Nyi sunset → Seafood

Day2: Nyaung Oo Phee + Smart Island snorkeling

Day3: 115 Island → Hot Spa → Return Ranong