Surat Thani Province

Surat Thani is the capital city of its namesake province, home to over 130,000 people and covering an area of just over 42 square miles. It sits on the Gulf of Thailand near the mouth of the Tapi River and is mainly famed as an ideal staging base for visiting the nearby attractions on Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao and Ko Samui. This town does have its own attractions, however. Ko Lamphu Public Park offers recreational and play spaces plus cultural events on an island in the river. The City Pillar Shrine offers a lovely urban green space in the heart of the city.

Khao Tha Phet offers forested natural terrain you can explore on miles of hiking trails. Khun Thale lake offers the chance to enjoy peaceful serenity away from the hustle and bustle. To experience local culture and discover dozens of vendors selling food, handmade arts and crafts, check out the Pra Cha Rat Traditional Floating Market, Ban Don Floating Market or Saturday Night Market.

Top destinations in Surat Thani Province

Where will you go next?

Koh Tao
Koh Tao – meaning ‘Turtle Island’ – lives up to its name, being the scuba diving destination of choice in Thailand. The perfect white-sand beaches that ring the hilly 21-square-km island are surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf...
Koh Tao
Koh Samui
Koh Samui (Samui Island) is a popular resort island in the Gulf of Thailand with stunning beaches and plenty of fun...
Koh Samui
Ko Pha-ngan
Koh Phangan (also spelt Ko Pha-Ngan) is Thailand’s 5th biggest island and one of the most beautiful and wild. Located 70 km from...
Ko Pha-ngan

What to see & do in Surat Thani Province

Where & what to eat in Surat Thani Province

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Where to shop & what to buy in Surat Thani Province

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Where to go & what to do at night in Surat Thani Province

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Useful information

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