Kapoe (Ranong) — a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast at 86 m elevation, connected via Surat Thani (Phunphin SRT Station) & Donsak Ferry Pier (84 km).
Why Visit Kapoe (กะเปอร์)
Kapoe is a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast (located at 9.5649°N, 98.6208°E, elevation 86 m). Renowned for Kapoe Morning Talad Sod & Night Market, Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Kapoe, Kapoe Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls, Ranong Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail, Southern Andaman Coast Temples & Street Food, Kapoe rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Surat Thani (Phunphin SRT Station) & Donsak Ferry Pier (84 km) (84 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Kapoe
Kapoe District Center & Market Square
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Kapoe.
Ranong Highway & Transit Quarter
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Kapoe.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Kapoe
- Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Kapoe — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Kapoe.
- Kapoe Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Kapoe.
- Ranong Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Kapoe.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Kapoe
In Kapoe (Southern Andaman Coast), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Southern Andaman Coast flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Gaeng Poo Bai Cha Plu — Phuket Crab Curry with Wild Betel Leaves (แกงปูใบชะพลู) (฿250–฿480): Jumbo Andaman blue swimmer crab lumps in fiery southern yellow coconut curry with aromatic wild betel leaves, spooned over fermented rice vermicelli (Khanom Jeen).
- Moo Hong — Phuket Hokkien Braised Pork Belly (หมูฮ้องภูเก็ต) (฿180–฿280): Peranakan-style pork belly slow-simmered with black peppercorns, garlic, cilantro roots, and dark soy sauce.
- Massaman Nuea / Kai (แกงมัสมั่น) (฿120–฿240): Velvety Southern Thai-Malay curry scented with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, potatoes, and roasted peanuts.
- Oh Aew — Phuket Old Town Shaved Ice Jelly (โอ๋วเอ๋ว) (฿40–฿70): Cooling fig-seed and banana herbal jelly over crushed ice with sweet red beans and palm syrup.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Kapoe
Kapoe Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Kapoe serving made-to-order Southern Andaman Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).
Kapoe Khao Gaeng (Curry-Over-Rice) & Noodle Shophouses
Family-run lunch and dinner kitchens offering wok-fried basil dishes, noodle soups, Cha Yen iced tea, and seasonal tropical fruit.
Food markets & dining streets: Phuket Old Town Lard Yai Sunday Market, Lock Tien Hawker Center, Krabi Town Weekend Night Market & Trang Dim Sum Breakfast Quarter · Regional drinks: Cha Chak Southern Pulled Milk Tea (฿40–฿65), Kopi Phuket Traditional Sock-Brewed Coffee & Fresh Andaman Coconut
Getting to Kapoe & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Surat Thani (Phunphin SRT Station) & Donsak Ferry Pier (84 km) (84 km). Check our SRT Sleeper Train vs. Domestic Flight Calculator (฿ THB) and Bangkok BTS, MRT & Chao Phraya Boat Calculator to compare rail and transit fares. By Air: Surat Thani Airport (URT) & Samui Airport (USM).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Kapoe
Combine Kapoe with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Suk Samran (20 km away)
- Phato (34 km away)
- Tha Chana (41 km away)
- Tha Chang (43 km away)
- Vibhavadi (44 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Southern Andaman Coast
Explore other destinations across Southern Andaman Coast:
Phuket · Trang · Krabi · Krabi & Railay Beach · Satun · Takua Pa · Ao Nang · Ko Lanta · Koh Lanta · Khao Lak · Ko Phi Phi · Koh Phi Phi