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Surat Thani (Samui) province

General Info - Surat Thani (Samui) - Surat Thani (Samui) province

(including Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan and Koh Tao)
The largest province of the South located 685 kilometers from Bangkok is Surat Thani the province with a name that literally means "City of the Good People". A former capital of the Srivijaya Empire, the province covers an area of approximately 12,891 square kilometers. Surat Thani Province borders the Gulf of Thailand to the north and east, Chumphon Province to the north, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi Provinces to the south, Phang-Nga and Ranong Provinces to the west and Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to the east.
High plateaus and forested mountains are located to the west of the province, while there are low basins in the center and along the eastern coast. This topography has created 14 river basins including Tapee, Pum Duang, Tha Thong, Tha Krajai, Chaiya, Tha Chang which are the most important basins. All rivers in Surat Thani flow east of the province to the Gulf of Thailand.
The numerous islands along the coast makes Surat Thani (often known as Surat in short) a perfect hideaway for vacationers from around the world. The ideal destination for many is the Penang-sized Koh Samui, Thailand's third largest island, and its neighbour Koh Pha-ngan a celebrated island that hosts the biggest beach full moon party. North of Koh Pha-ngan is Koh Tao, renowned for its excellent coral reefs. To top it all is the dazzling 250-square-kilometer Ang Thong Marine National Park, where a stunning archipelago awaits to greet visitors with their charming palm-fringed beaches, crystal clear water and colorful coral reefs. The best time to enjoy one of these islands to the fullest is from April November.
History of Surat Thani
Surat Thani is a city with a long history. Archeologists believe that it was once a community of prehistoric tribes of indigenous people including the Saemang and original Malays who built their communities on the Tapee River Basin and Ao Ban Don. Later on, the Indians migrated into the area and gradually spread out their culture, as evidenced in the discovery of ruins of ancient communities in Tha Chana and Chaiya Sub-districts.
In the 13th century, the city became a part of and, as some historians might claim, a center of the glorious Srivijaya Empire the kingdom that dominated the whole Malay Peninsula and much of Java. It was during this period that Mahayana Buddhist reached its height of influence. The empires grandeur can still be admired in many areas of Chaiya District.
When the empire hit the bottom, it was divided into 3 main cities namely Chaiya, Tha Thong and Khiri Rat. They were all under the jurisdiction of Nakhon Si Thammarat until King Rama IV decided to move Tha Thong City to Ban Don and required that it report directly to Bangkoks administration. The name Ban Don was, at the time, changed to Kanchanadit. It was with the establishment of the Monthon, a former administrative unit, that all three cities were merged into one under the name Chaiya. In 1915, King Rama VI changed the name Chaiya to Surat Thani.
The seal of Surat Thani says a lot about its history. Featuring the pagoda of Phra Boromathat Chaiya, the seal is proof of the influence of Mahayana Buddhist on Surat Thani. Phra Boromathat Chaiya is the most revered and important historical place in the province. It is believed that the pagoda contains Buddha relics.
Today, Surat Thani is an important commercial and shipping hub for rubber and coconut trading.

Destinations In Surat Thani (Samui) province

Ban Chalok Lam / Surat Thani (Samui) Province The village is situated along the bay to the north of Pha-ngan Island. The area is lined with shops selling merchandise an ... Data Length : 269 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Koh Nang Yuan / Surat Thani (Samui) Province The island is nothing but a group of three small islands located to the north of Koh Tao. Offering stunning and breathtaki ... Data Length : 475 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Koh Pha-ngan / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Another ideal destination for travelers who prefer less crowded, more private beaches set in a laid-back atmosphere. Howev ... Data Length : 2146 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Koh Tae Nai / Surat Thani (Samui) Province A charming island with jungle-covered hills, a long stretch of golden sandy beach and colorful coral reefs, Koh Tae Nai is ... Data Length : 266 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Wat Khao Tham / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located on the hilltop of Khao Kao Haeng, Mu 1, Bang Tai Sub-district, the monastery is ideal for meditation amidst the un ... Data Length : 454 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Ban Lamai Cultural Hall / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Serving as a folk museum, the Hall houses many local ancient objects. Interesting objects on display include earthenware, ... Data Length : 197 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Ban Thale / Surat Thani (Samui) Province This is the oldest house on the island which was built approximately 150 years ago of teakwood without any nails. In addit ... Data Length : 178 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Bungy Jumping / Surat Thani (Samui) Province For adrenaline lovers who seek the thrill of facing their own fears, this is definitely a challenge. The site is located b ... Data Length : 251 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Hin Lat Waterfall / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located at the end of Route 4172, 3 kilometers south of Na Thon Bay, the waterfall is encircled by palms, ferns and creepi ... Data Length : 296 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Hin Ta - Hin Yai / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Strangely shaped rocks south of Lamai Beach are locally dubbed Hin Ta Hin Yai. According to legend, an old couple were shi ... Data Length : 201 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Jungle tours / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Adventure lovers will enjoy the virgin forest on a mountain on the island. Please contact only certified guides and tour a ... Data Length : 130 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Na Muang 1 Waterfall / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located approximately 11 kilometers to the south of Na Thon Bay is the medium-sized waterfall that flows from a steep clif ... Data Length : 249 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Na Muang 2 Waterfall / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located just 100 meters from Na Mueang 1, the waterfall is similar in size and beauty as its sister. The place is an ideal ... Data Length : 203 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Na Thian Butterfly Garden / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located at the bottom of the hill to the south of the island, the Garden offers a unique opportunity to observe numerous s ... Data Length : 428 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Samui Aquarium / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located at Laem Set Bay, the Aquarium features a wide variety of tropical fish and marine fauna. ... Data Length : 96 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Samui Go Kart / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Looking for fast-paced action? Visit this site in Bophut, on the ring road opposite the Samui Euphoria Resort, and enjoy c ... Data Length : 201 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Samui Golf & Country Club / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Ko Samui offers an absolutely overwhelming experience for golfers. This par 72 course was jointly designed by Edward Theil ... Data Length : 671 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Samui Paintball / Surat Thani (Samui) Province A non-water based activity worth trying, Samui paintball offers a unique opportunity to take a shot at families and friend ... Data Length : 153 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Spa experience at Samui / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Samui now boasts many excellent, world-class spas set in a truly Samui ambience. From aromatic floral baths, steaming and ... Data Length : 333 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Thale Nai (the Inner Sea) / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Encircled by mountains, Thale Nai is emerald in color and has a white powdery beach that is second to none. There are seve ... Data Length : 469 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Tham Bua Bok / Surat Thani (Samui) Province This is where visitors can marvel at spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. In addition, the top of a 400 meter mountain ... Data Length : 181 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
The Statue Garden / Surat Thani (Samui) Province The Garden features a number of Buddhist and Hindu statues recently made by Khun Nim, a local sculptor. Located near the h ... Data Length : 219 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Wat Samret / Surat Thani (Samui) Province This relatively old temple houses a marble Buddha image brought from Burma and many other old Buddha images. ... Data Length : 108 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Wua Ta Lap / Surat Thani (Samui) Province This is the largest island of the group, the site of the park office and the location of a very beautiful cave. ... Data Length : 111 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click

Destinations In Ban Na San District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province
Tai Rom Yen National Park Ban Na San District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province The park covers areas in Ban Na San, Kanchanadit and Wiang Sa Districts. With a total area of 265,625 rai of land, the zon ... Data Length : 679 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click

Destinations In Chaiya District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province
Ban Phumriang Chaiya District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province A small handicraft village located approximately 6 kilometers east of Chaiya, Ban Phumriang is notable for its gold and si ... Data Length : 165 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Chaiya National Museum Chaiya District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Adjacent to Phra Borom That Chaiya is a charming petite museum. Consisting of two buildings, the museum features prehistor ... Data Length : 447 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Folklore Museum Chaiya District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located approximately 300 meters from Chaiya City, at the intersection of Highway No. 41 and the side road of Wat Kaew (or ... Data Length : 374 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Laem Pho Chaiya District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located approximately 2 kilometers along Phumriang Beachside Road is Laem Pho a cape that is famous for its fresh and exce ... Data Length : 383 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click

Destinations In Don Sak District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province
Ferry Pier Don Sak District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province The Pier is located at Kula Cape, approximately 6 kilometers from the District Administrative Office. This big pier provid ... Data Length : 166 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Namtok Vibhavadi Don Sak District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province This medium-sized waterfall is the local residents socializing venue on weekends. With rustic surroundings, the waterfall ... Data Length : 388 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click

Destinations In Kanchanadit District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province
Monkey School Kanchanadit District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Mr. Somporn Saekow, a person who believes that monkeys can be trained in order to use their capacities to the fullest, est ... Data Length : 883 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Oyster Farms Kanchanadit District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Surat Thani is famous for oyster cultivation and the sizes of the oysters farmed here are substantially larger than those ... Data Length : 337 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click

Destinations In Koh Pha-ngan District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province
Ao Si Thanu Koh Pha-ngan District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located at Mu 8, Pha-ngan District, approximately 10 kilometers from the District Office is the one of the most beautiful ... Data Length : 242 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Ao Thian Koh Pha-ngan District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Part of Koh Tao, Ao Thian can be seen from a viewing point located on the hilltop of Ta To Cape. ... Data Length : 96 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Ao Thong Nai Pan Koh Pha-ngan District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located at Mu 5, Ban Tai Sub-district, approximately 23 kilometers from the District Office is the second most beautiful b ... Data Length : 316 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Hat Rin Koh Pha-ngan District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located at Mu 4, Ban Tai Sub-district, approximately 12 kilometers from the District Office is the most beautiful and famo ... Data Length : 427 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click

Destinations In Koh Samui District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province
Canopy Adventures Koh Samui District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province For those interested in gliding from tree houses, Koh Samui provides visitors with this unique chance. No experienced requ ... Data Length : 214 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Hat Chaweng (Chaweng Beach) Koh Samui District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province The longest, most popular and developed beach on the east coast of Koh Samui, this 7 kilometer beach has clean white sand ... Data Length : 413 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Mu Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park Koh Samui District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located 20 kilometers northwest of Koh Samui, the park is comprised of approximately 40 islands. Covering approximately 25 ... Data Length : 485 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Samui Nightlife Koh Samui District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Its never ending. Koh Samui offers spectacular evening entertainment for all ages. This includes traditional beach bars (p ... Data Length : 771 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Scuba Diving Koh Samui District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province There are many scuba diving schools located around Koh Samui, offering a wide range of dive facilities. There are also tou ... Data Length : 282 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Wat Phra Yai or Temple of the Big Buddha Koh Samui District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Established in 1972, the temple houses a 12-meter high Golden Buddha, which has recently become a spectacular landmark of ... Data Length : 218 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Wat Pradoem Koh Samui District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Located approximately 12 kilometers on Route 4169 or 1 kilometer from Na Muang Waterfall is a monastery built at the end o ... Data Length : 303 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click
Koh Samui Koh Samui District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province History of Koh Samui According to the evidence found on Samui Island, historians believe that it was first inhabited by ... Data Length : 3296 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click

Destinations In Mueang District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province
Pak Nam Tapi (Tapi River Estuary) Mueang District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province The Tapi River Mouth is located approximately 7 kilometers from Ban Don Municipality. The area is particularly well known ... Data Length : 395 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click

Destinations In Phanom District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province
Khuean Ratchaprapha Phanom District / Surat Thani (Samui) Province Another name of this dam is Khuean Chieo Lan. The dam, built in 1982, is a rock with fat-clay core dam that is 94 meters i ... Data Length : 2869 alphabets Pic Amount : pic(s) More >> Click

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