Khura Buri is the northernmost county in Phang-Nga Province and is located on the Andaman coast between Khao Lak and Ranong. There are deserted natural beaches and a Moken village. Upstream are the islands of Koh Phra Thong and Koh Ra as well as some distance in the sea Koh Surin. In the sea at Koh Phra Thong there is a sunken police ship to dive. Also, Koh Surin can be reached from here. The place Khura Buri is small: Here are some shops and 7/11 market, small restaurants and some cheap hotels. Likewise, one finds in the streets some tour operators who offer day trips to the islands. (Koh Surin can only be reached via organized tours, there are no public boats or even ferries!) Koh Phra Thong and Koh Ra can be reached by private longtail boats.) Near the pier to the Surin National Park is also an ATM machine !

Near the piers there are several small hotels and guesthouses that are not yet available on the classic booking sites on the internet. Here are "walk-in prices" around the 500 THB. The rooms are very basic but clean. Just outside there are very nice accommodations, such as the Khura Buri Green View Resort. The hotel is located on a small lake and has a fantastic outdoor area. The rooms are very nice and clean. The hotel has a pool.

Being so close to Phuket, Khao Lak and Ranong, you can easily reach Khura Buri by bus or minivan. Phuket (airport) is about 170 km away by land. From Phuket Airport, you can only get by car (rental car, bus or minivan) on the Sarasin Bridge in the direction of Phang-Nga to Khura Buri.

By air, you can travel from Bangkok (Don Muang) to Ranong in less than 1.5 hours (including Nok Air and Air Asia) and from there continue by car to Khura Buri. From Ranong Airport, the distance to Khura Buri is less than 100 km.
 
Arrival from Germany to Phuket:
There are direct (non-stop) flights to Phuket from Germany, as of October 2016, only with Eurowings (from Cologne - Bonn) and from November 2016 with Thai Airways from Frankfurt am Main.
 
Condor also offers jet flights (via Abu Dhabi or Muscat) to Phuket.
 
Furthermore, the Emirates' airlines (Etihad, Qatar and Emirates) offer direct connections, but with stops in their respective capitals: Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Dubai.
 
From Phuket Airport, take the land route over the Sarasin Bridge towards Phang-Nga to Ranong. (optional bus, minibus or rental car)
 
Arrival from Germany to Bankok:
Lufthansa offers non-stop flights to Bangkok. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the airport shuttle to Don Muang Airport in Bangkok. From here, Air Asia and Nok Air travel to Ranong Airport.

If you like traveling by car, you can also rent a car from Bangkok. The route (Highway 4) is 715 km and passes through Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Petchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon. The route is good to drive and scenic really nice. On the way you pass some beautiful coastal towns / places and national parks (Khao Sam Roi Yot and Kui Buri are worth a visit!)
 
Airport transfer from Phuket to Ranong:
Khura Buri is on the bus route "Phuket - Bangkok". From the main road H 402 different buses run in this direction. Optionally you can also drive from the bus terminal in Phuket Town to Khura Buri (bus direction Ranong or Bangkok).

At the airport in Phuket you can book the bus tickets directly. There you will receive a receipt and can then board the booked (mini) bus / van.
 
You can also rent a car at the airport. Here are several lenders to choose from. In addition to the common lenders AVIS and Europcar, Thailand's largest lender is Thai Rent a Car. Depending on the season, the prices vary greatly and often smaller vehicles are fully booked in the main season. The best way to book the car already in Germany. Depending on the route and traffic, the journey takes about 2.5 - 3 hours (shortest route 170 km).
 
From Phuket Town:
From the bus terminal in Phuket Town buses run 3 times daily towards Ranong. The travel time in the public buses is about 4 hours, depending on traffic. The price of the ticket per person is about 200 Baht.

•           Bus No. 435 - direction Ranong

 
Arrival from hotel in Phuket:
Here it is advisable to book a ticket in one of the small travel agencies that are found everywhere in the tourist centers. The travel price includes a pick-up service directly from the hotel. The mini bus continues to the "Bus Station" in Phuket Town. From here, the journey continues in a larger bus to Khura Buri. Songthaeos (pick-up collecting taxis) are waiting here on the main street as a feeder to the various piers. If you want to visit the Similans or Surin Island, then you need to book an organized tour. There are no private boats or ferries to these islands! The islands of Koh Ra and Koh Phra Thong can be reached from Khura Buri by private long tail boats. The fare is between 1,500 - 1,800 THB per boat!
 
Arrival from Bangkok:

• The arrival from Bangkok by plane is possible to Ranong. The companies AirAsia and NokAir serve this route.
• From Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal there are several daily buses to Ranong, Khura Buri, Khao Lak and Phuket. The fare is between 500 and 900 baht (depending on the booking class). Depending on traffic and booking class, the journey takes between 10 and 14 hours. Due to the air conditioning it gets pretty cold in the buses. It is best to take a warm sweater or jacket with you for the ride. At the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok there are 4 different buses:

1. Standard buses (orange) with about 55 seats (505 THB = about 14.- EUR) (the bus stops in different places)
2. Aircon buses (blue) with approx. 50 seats (482 THB = approx. 13.- EUR)
3. VIP buses (inscription "VIP Bus 999") with approx. 24 seats (692 THB = approx. 19.- EUR)
4. Buses depart from Southern Mo Chit Terminal in Bangkok towards Phuket for approximately 650 THB. These also pass Ranong, Khura Buri, Takua Pa and Khao Lak.

• Khura Buri is not connected to Thailand's rail network. But you can take the train to Chumphon and from there drive about 230 km with the AC "Phuket Bus" No. 465 in the direction of Khura Buri. The ride costs about 130 THB and takes about 3.5 to 4 hours depending on traffic. You can also go by minibus, the tickets cost from 150 THB.

Arrival from Koh Samui / Koh Phangan / Koh Tao:
Here it is advisable to book a ticket in one of the small travel agencies that are found everywhere in the tourist centers. The travel price includes a pick-up service directly from the hotel. The mini bus continues to the pier and from there by boat / ferry to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani we continue by bus to the bus station in Khura Buri or directly to the pier to the Surin Islands.

Arrival from mainland Tailand (for example Krabi, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin):
Again, you can book the pick-up service directly from the hotel again. With the mini bus it goes on to the respective bus station and from there with a larger bus up to the "bus station" in Khura Buri or directly to the pier to the Surin Islands.

Also, the Phuket - Khao Lak - Ranong and Krabi - Ranong routes are also served by public buses. Here the fare is much cheaper, but is stopped at many stops.

Koh Thung Nang Dam: upstream, very original island with accommodation in tents. on the west side is a very beautiful golden sandy beach.

Koh Phra Thong: offshore, quite original island with some accommodation on different beaches, especially on the west side of the island along the Golden Buddha Beach, North and South Beaches. In the sea there is a sunken police ship. On the island is a diving school resident, which offers tours there.

Koh Kho Khao: The island is also still very original and offers true dream beaches. It is located about 20 km south of Koh Phra Thong. Again, there are some accommodations on the beaches. Find out more about Koh Kho Khao here!

Weekend Market Khura: small weekend market, located on Highway 4, where you can observe the life of the locals. You can buy food, fruits and vegetables as well as clothes.

Suan Mai Waterfall: Not far from the main road, near the Baan Suan Mai School is this natural park with waterfall. There is a nature trail and a waterfall that flows into a natural pool. Admission is free!

Chinese temple at Bang Wan. beautifully landscaped temple with several buildings and figures. Admission is free!

Hat Ao Khoei: southwest of Khuan Chong Triam, Khao Ao Nui and Baan Suan Mai. The beach is about 9 km long.