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Ko Samui

island in the gulf of Thailand

84km

9.4998699.99825

Khao Sok National Park

national park in southern Thailand

92km

8.9040798.535

Ko Pha-ngan

Ko Pha Ngan (เกาะพะง้น, pronounced KOH pa-nGan with G as in mango) is an island off the Central Gulf Coast of Southern Thailand and forms part of the Chumphon Archipelago. Halfway between the islands of Ko Samui and Ko Tao, it is known as a land of coconut trees and the world-famous Full Moon Party that have placed the island firmly on the Banana Pancake Trail.

102km

9.73100.04

Krabi Province

province in southern Thailand

127km

8.0698.92

Mu Ko Surin National Park

The Mu Ko Surin National Park comprises some beautiful protected islands 60 km (37 mi) west of the Northern Andaman Coast.

165km

9.4166797.8667

Penang

One of the Straits Settlements, with a rich history and fabulous food. About 12 hr away by coach, or 1 hr if you choose to fly. Also popular for its medical tourism.

432km

5.36100.37
Sights (10)

Chaiya District

district in Surat Thani province, Thailand

30km

9.3866666799.2

Kaeng Krung National Park

54km

9.398.86666667

Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park

national park of Thailand

65km

9.6227777899.675

Khlong Phanom National Park

76km

8.8666666798.7

Secret Buddha Garden

sculpture park on Samui island, Thailand

82km

9.482899.9946

Wat Phra Yai

Buddhist temple on Ko Samui, Thailand

93km

9.5708100.0606

Haad Rin

beach on Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

100km

9.67444444100.06611111

Ko Tao

island in the Gulf of Thailand

118km

10.0999.83805556

Phang Nga Bay

large bay of Thailand

124km

8.2833333398.6

Khao Lak

human settlement in Phang Nga Province, Thailand

133km

8.6299111198.24431389
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Surat Thani

Thailand
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Surat Thani

Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) is a city and a province on the Central Gulf Coast of southern Thailand.

The city received its name, which means "city of good people", by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in 1915. The name was given to the city due to the intense devotion of the locals to Buddhism. Previously the city was known as Bandon (Thai: บ้านดอน), meaning "village on higher ground". The name of the city is taken from the Indian city Surat in Gujarat on the Indian River Tapi. King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) gave this name to his city as he was impressed with the Indian city.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

31.1°C21.1
Precipitation: 36.8 mm

Feb

32.7°C21.1
Precipitation: 12.3 mm

Mar

34.2°C21.9
Precipitation: 24 mm

Apr

35°C23.4
Precipitation: 73.4 mm

May

34°C23.8
Precipitation: 178 mm

Jun

33.4°C23.7
Precipitation: 125 mm

Jul

32.9°C23.3
Precipitation: 148.8 mm

Aug

32.7°C23.4
Precipitation: 139.6 mm

Sep

32.4°C23.2
Precipitation: 188.4 mm

Oct

31.6°C23.1
Precipitation: 236.4 mm

Nov

30.3°C22.9
Precipitation: 329.9 mm

Dec

29.9°C22
Precipitation: 129.4 mm