Surat Thani province, an overview

Suratthani is the biggest province in the southern part of Thailand, located about 425 miles from Bangkok. The province’s name literally means “City of the Good People”. Surat Thani borders Nakhon Si Thammarat province to the east, Ranong and PhangNga provinces to the west, the Gulf of Thailand to the east and north and Chumphon province to the north.

Forested mountainous areas and high plateaus are situated to the west of Surrathani, while along the eastern shore and centre there are low basins. The many exotic islands along the shoreline make Surat Thani an ideal hideaway for holidaymakers from around the globe.

The luxurious villa accommodations on Koh Samui are internationally reputed and regularly feature in magazines and television travel programs. Samui is Thailand’s third biggest island and the neighbouring isle of Koh Phan Ngan is mostly known for hosting the extremely popular Full Moon parties. Koh Tao is located north of Koh Pha Ngan and is a top diving destination.

Surat Thani province also boasts the vast Ang Thong Marine National Park, where a jaw-dropping archipelago awaits visiting tourists with charming palm-fringed beach areas, blue crystal-clear waters and stunning coral reefs. These spots of unbeatable natural beauty are just a short trip away from many of Samui’s first-class properties and therefore make perfect daytrips and excursions. The most convenient time to explore one of these paradisiacal isles to the fullest is between April and November.

The stunning Ang Thong Marine National Park

Surat Thani city is blessed with a rich and fascinating history. Archaeologists believe that the city was once a prehistoric tribe community where peoples such as original Malays and the Saemang lived. Today, Suratthani is a pivotal shipping and commercial hub for coconut and rubber trading. The city and many other locations across the province also serve as great holiday destinations.

Guide to Southern Thailand