The Historical Ranong Governor Residence

Located one kilometer from the Ranong Municipality along highway 4004, the residence of the Governor of Ranong province, which is also referred to as the Governor's Camp, was built in the ancient Chinese architectural style during the rule of Phraya Damrong Suckarit Mahison Phakdi (Kaw Soo Jiang), the first Ranong Governor and the forefather of the Na Ranong family, The Governor's second son, Kaw Sim Kong, was entrusted with supervising construction work.

The construction of the Governor's residence began in 1877 following the rebel of Chinese coolies. The premise covers an area of 33 rai (what is about 13 acres). It is surrounded by concrete walls, 3.5 meters high and 50 centimeter thick, on a 60 centimeter high stone base. Originally, the wall line was 954 meters long, but today it remains only 722 meters long. The entrance is on the eastern side and a large wooden war tower is found in the front gate compound.