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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 30 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Koh Samui ( Vol.1 : The Beach ).

Koh Samui

Koh Samui

Koh Samui  (เกาะสมุย).
: Located in the Gulf of Thailand. The District area of Surat Thani Province, from Surat Thani to the east about 84 miles. An area of 247 square kilometers. Roads around the island with a length of about 50 kilometers (can take a bus trip around the island.) And 1 in 3 areas of the island, is a plain surrounded by mountains, then it has many attractions such as....

Chaweng Beach
Chaweng Beach.
- Beach is the longest and most beautiful of Samui. Length of about 6 km. Divided into 4 periods Chaweng North, Central Chaweng, Chaweng Beach, South Beach and Chaweng Noi.
** Chaweng Beach, a beach that tourists love to swim. White sandy beaches, crystal clear water, the water level is not very deep. And Chaweng Noi Beach, adjacent to the south. Which is the most beautiful beaches. When the water is seen as a broad sandy courtyard. Full Moon in the moonlight that splashed into the sand bath, to see flashed a sparkling beauty is very impressive. Beach accommodation, restaurants, entertaining places, tourists wait in full.

Lamai Beach
Lamai Beach.
- The beach is approximately 4 miles. The beach is quite peaceful, clean, sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. In the middle of the bay ideal for swimming leisure. The beauty is the second, followed by Chaweng Beach. Featured in the atmosphere is quite calm and at a lower cost of living, Chaweng Beach.

Choeng Mon Beach

Choeng Mon Beach.
- Beaches in the north, beautiful clean and quiet. For those who want to escape from the busy holiday. This beach is not very deep, so perfect for a swim. Beach area has many accommodation, and many price levels. Many restaurants and shops.

Mea Nam Beach

Mea Nam Beach.
- Beach is beautiful, with a length of about 5 km. Peaceful for relaxation, and wade from Bo Phut Beach about 2 kilometer with its white beaches, cozy quiet and a pier,. to Koh Phangan as well. Accommodation and many stores, a dive shop and restaurant facilities of water sports are many.

Thong Yang Beach

Thong Yang Beach.
- A white sand beach, is longer than a kilometer from the end of South Beach, is home to the naval base is. Quiet. Coconut trees are beautiful, restaurant, lounge, you can view.

วันศุกร์ที่ 26 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553

Than Sadet waterfall Park.



Than Sadet waterfall Park

Than Sadet waterfall Park

Than Sadet waterfall Park

Than Sadet waterfall Park [อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกธารเสด็จ].
: Located in Tambon Koh Phangan, Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, and Tambon Angthong, Koh Samui. Surat Thani Province. Miles from the coast Thursday, about 100 miles. Nature is mountainous, with high sea level of about 627 m. with an abundance of forests, covering an area of approximately 68.4 square kilometers. Is approximately 19.4 square kilometers of sea.
* Plants in National Park of Than Sadet classification of varieties can not be the type of forest is as follows.
- Tropical rainforest or rainforest: Failure is not deciduous forest green color throughout the year.
- Dry rainforest: the forest that covered the wave. The channel as they rock the most.
- Limestone forests: are forests that occur at Ee Kang Ura general
** Wildlife in the area found that Koh Phangan is the habitat of many wildlife species as follows.
- Uyrongpnr.
- Boar
- Monkey
- Squirrel
- Palm civet
- Musk
- Different types of mice.
- Falcons, rainbow
- Hill myna birds.
- Crow.
- Ostrich big bulging.
- Kingfishers.
- Dong birds cross.
- Dove.
- Bulbul neck pattern.
- Snapping turtle
*** Marine resources. Marine national park of waterfalls Than His rich with corals, crabs and fish and shellfish of many kinds.

วันจันทร์ที่ 22 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553

Ao Than Sadet.

Ao Than Sadet

Ao Than Sadet {อ่าวธารเสด็จ}.
: Bay area that resembles a flat next to the beach, an area of 3 rai over the beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters. Ideal for relaxing, sunbathing, and swimming in the sea.

วันศุกร์ที่ 19 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553

Than Sadet Waterfall.

Than Sadet Waterfall

Than Sadet Waterfall

Than Sadet Waterfall {น้ำตกธารเสด็จ}.
: A large waterfall. And most beautiful. Of Koh Phangan. The waterfall has a history associated with the king in the royal band Chakri of Thailand, which never came to visit several reign from King 5, King 6, King 7, and King Rama 9. Especially in the reign of King Rama 5,. He is the membrane that waterfall A total of 14 times.

วันพุธที่ 17 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553

Phang Waterfall.


Phang Waterfall

Phang Waterfall {น้ำตกแพง}.
: In the areas of Baan Madau wan, is a mountain waterfall, caused by a large flow from a high cliff. Is very beautiful. And lots of water throughout the year. Which is known to visitors and people in the beauty Popular tourist to visit. And recreation on a regular basis. And the nearby state forest near the waterfall, still in perfect condition and very beautiful. Waterfalls area, has a scenic point overlooking the views of Koh Phangan, and it is a beautiful sunset with one of Surat Thani.

วันเสาร์ที่ 13 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553

Khao Ra, Peak Mountain .

Khao Ra
Khao Ra, Peak Mountain {ยอดเขาหรา}.
: Located on Koh Phangan, is the highest peak in Koh Phangan (approximately 627 meters) above sea level. A point overlooking. Across the island of Koh Phangan clearly.

วันพุธที่ 10 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553

Chiaw Lan Dam.

Chiaw Lan Dam

Chiaw Lan Dam Area

Chiaw Lan Dam [เขื่อนเชี่ยวหลาน].
- A multi-purpose dam, an area covering approximately 165 square kilometers. The dam has an altitude of about 100 m. The reservoir is the islands a lot more than 100 islands, has beautiful scenery.Particular area "Takashima Lo Strait", a natural environment very beautiful. Good ideal for relaxation.

วันศุกร์ที่ 29 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Mu Ko Ang Thong .

Ang Thong National park
Mu Ko Ang Thong National park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ หมู่เกาะอ่างทอง).
: The Marine Park. Is the popular diving suit for tourist, declared a national park on 12 November 2523 an area of 102 Sq Km. Is ground only 50 Sq Km. Is outside the surface of the water Island has 42 islands, (most of them are limestone islands.)
Islands are important.
- Koh Wau Ta Lab.
- Koh Pha Lauy.
- Koh Wau Jiw.
- Koh Mae Koh.
- Koh Sam Sao.
- Koh Phai burk.
- Koh Kha.
- Koh Hin Dub.
- Koh Wau Kantang.
** These islands are populated and the people to the profession coconut plantations, fish, and store the nest (swallow bird's nest concession).

Boating activitiessnorkeling dive

วันเสาร์ที่ 16 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Souvenir and Gift.

Surat Thani Province, for a business trip, you can buy souvenirs and Gift common in the province. But that is popular with most people is.

Chaiya Salted Eggs
Chaiya Salted Eggs.
Salted with a reputation of the province. Made from duck eggs from Chaiya, who had more yolk duck eggs and not smell like a general.

Oyster
Oyster.
It is well known amongst consumers that have good taste. Special features are the meat in clean, sweet flavor, no fishy smell, a high nutritional value.

Rong Rein Rambutan
Rong Rein Rambutan.
Fruit is very famous province of Surat Thani The fruits are sweet and crisp, much planted in Surat Thani province.

Phum Riang silk
Phum Riang silk.
A craft made in Thai Muslim village, Phum Riang weaving. The silk from Japan. And order from Bangkok, but with a weaving loom By creating different patterns. Own, a unique pattern of village Phum Riang. There are only 5 designs Ratchawat, Pikul Flower, flower lamp, pattern and texture Noppakao lifting hook

Khanom Jang
Khanom Jang.
Dessert is a lot to do in Chaiya district, part of the dessert with sticky rice, water, and alkaline water, mainly to eat with syrup or coconut milk

Phum Riang hat
Phum Riang hat.
A craft. Chaiya Phum Riang in the district, making hats Phum Riang several materials together is kenaf, ใbere, Phum Riang unusual nature of the hat from the hat is woven of the other. Sewing is a hat shaped hat called "Rani Hat".

Phum Riang white clam
Phum Riang white clam.
Is the famous seafood and only the district of Chaiya Phum Riang, only

Sator
Sator.
The crops of the province Surat Thani, will have a lot in the prevalence. July - even looking sharp

Khanom Chin
Khanom Chin.
Food in the name of another Surat, which is readily eaten easily.

Khanom Jin Dae.
A delicious dessert. Affordable. (The Thursday).

วันศุกร์ที่ 27 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Restaurants in Surat Thani province.

Surat Thani province have sea area. Make a savory seafood and restaurants here have so much to taste. We will start the first ......

Amphoe Mueang.

kang som chaom thod
* Ta keang Restaurant.
Loction : 38/15 Suratthani-punpin Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani.
Tel. : 077-283932-3
Open : 09.00am-11.00pm.
Type of  food.
- Thai Food & Seafood.
The food recommend.
- kang som chaom thod
- fish fried herbs


Shrimp with garlic pepper
* Tapi Seafood Restaurant.
Location : 30 Moo 3 Paknamtapi, Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani.
Tel. : 077-282115
Open : 09.00am-10.00pm.
Type of  food.
-Thai & Seafood
The food recommend
- Shrimp with garlic pepper.
- Fresh oysters.

Snapper steamed with sauce
* Lucky Restaurant.
Location : 452/84-85 Tladmai Rd., Tumbon Tlad, Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani.
Tel. : 077-273267, 077-273471
Open : 09.00am-10.00pm.
Type of  food
-Thai and Chinese food
The food recommend
- Vegetables in oyster sauce.
- Snapper steamed with sauce.

* Wang Thong Restaurant.
Mix Vegetables in oyster sauce
Location : 20 Tlad Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani.
Tel. : 077-283774
Type of  food.
- Thai food.

* Had Tapi Restaurant.
Location : 115/5 Moo 3 Paknam Tapi, Tumbon Bangpom, Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani.
Tel. : 077-285109
Type of  food.
- Thaifood and Seafood.


Seafood Suki
* Petapi Suki Restaurant.
Loction : 184/1 Tladmai Rd., Tumbon Tlad, Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani.
Tel. : 077-272570
Open : 09.00am-10.00pm.
Type of  food.
- Suki
The food recommend
- Seafood Suki.

* Kam pun Restaurant.
Vegetables in oyster sauce with shrims
Location : 2/1 Phukdeeanuson Rd., Amphoe Mueang, SuratThani.
Tel. : 077-272700
Open : 10.00am-12.00pm.
Type of  food.
- Thai foods.


* Soon Hiang Restaurant.
Location : 21 Chonkasam Rd., Amphoe Murang, Surat Thani.
Tel. : 077-281367, 077-272180
Open : 12:00am-10.00pm.
Type of  food.
- Thai & Seafoods

Poo pad pong kari

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 5 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Surat Thani Province


Surat Thani Flower
Surat Thani Province. 
      Located in eastern South With a variety of terrain and hilly. A mountain landscape. And coastal plains. The area includes the Gulf of Thailand. Both at sea and the island Island in the province of Surat both large and small. Large islands such as Koh Samui, Koh Phangan is known and Ang Thong Islands. Because location is influenced by southwest monsoon. What caused the Andaman Sea, occasionally due to the vertical mountain Tanaosri. Mountain Phuket Nakhon Si Thammarat and mountains.
Majority of the population are Buddhists. The employment in agriculture as main Using a pin in the farming area about 45 percent of total employment is also on the livestock and fishing industries are mining with.
Surat Thani Province. The location of the old town. The center of the city Srivijaya. Proof of locating and routing Sai in the past. Bandon Bay Area and grew up during the Srivijaya kingdom after the 13th century by the Buddhist historical evidence confirms a prosperous past. Later still believed that Porn links or the kingdom of Nakhon Si Thammarat has increased the prosperity. Chaiya city is one of the twelve Zodiac city of Nakhon Si Thammarat also called "Small Town Thai Bun".
Also in a similar age are also found prosperity of the city occurred in the Tapi River Basin, including the city Wiang Sa. City Rat Nikhom. And explore gold It is believed that Sri Thammathirat you sad. Nakhon Si Thammarat governor that immigrants move from city to city Wiang Sa. Because the city's landlocked. Disasters and disease outbreaks. Nakhon Si Thammarat and thrive on it. Chaiya city raised. And explore gold The twelve cities with their Zodiac.
   Surat Thani Province, located east of South The area's sixth largest country and No. 1 in the south with the province as a contiguous territory. The north to Ranong, Chumphon and the Gulf of Thailand. Adjacent to the south, Krabi and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Adjacent to the eastern Gulf of Thailand and Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Phang Nga province on the western side.
   The sea is the Gulf of Thailand about 156 km long coastline with the island under the province's area, including Koh Phangan and Ang Thong National Marine and a great many islands. Hundred Islands are further north. Like Koh Nang Yuan.
 
Surat Thani Symbols
Symbols.
     - Provincial sealis the royal coat of Chaiya.
     - Provincial Tree City include Khiam (Cotylelobium melanoxylon).
     - Provincial Flowers are Bua Phut (Rafflesia kerrii).


 Administrative divisions.

     The province is subdivided into 19 districts,which are further subdivided into 131 subdistricts,and 1028 villages.
1.Mueang Surat Thani
2.Kanchanadit
3.Don Sak
4.Koh Samui
5.Ko Pha-ngan
6.Chaiya
7.Tha Chana
8.Khiri Rat Nikhom
9.Ban Ta Khun
10.Phanom
11.Tha Chang
12.Ban Na San
13.Ban Na Doem
14.Khian Sa
15.Wiang Sa
16.Phrasaeng
17.Phunphin
18.Chai Buri
19.Vibhavadi

 Area
     - Total 12,891.5 km2 (4,977.4 sq mi), Population (2009) - Total 990,592 .

                                       National park.
Koh AngTong Surat Thani       -Ko AngThongmarine national park. 
       -Khao Sok national park.
       -Khlong Phanom national park.
       -Kaeng Krung national park.
       -Than Sadet-Ko Pha-Ngan marine national park.
       -Tai Rom Yen National Park.

Tourism.

Si Surat Stupa(พระธาตุศรีสุราษฎร์) Pra tad sri surat appoint on Khao Tha Phet(เขาท่าเพชร)(thapech hills) is a hill near the town of Surat Thani. The hill has an altitude of about 210m (689 ft) above sea level and offers a good view over the town Surat Thani. On top of the hill is the Si Surat stupa (also known by its common name Phra That Khao Tha Phet), which was built in Srivijavan style in 1957. The stupa contains a Buddha relic donated by India.
TaladSanjoa (ตลาดศาลเจ้า)is the food walk street The night market has some great food vendors and many fantastic food. Next to the Sahathai department store have fast food there is a Pizza Company outlet, a Swensens ice-cream, minimart, Super Market and coffee cafe.
Night Bandon pier(ท่าเรือกลางคืน)is thai fruit walk street and food.
'Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine(ศาสหลักเมือง) (Srivijaya style) It is a beautiful Thai art style place and centre of the city.
Nai Bang Area (ในบาง) Nai Bang is an alluvial plain around the mouth of the Tapi River which is crisscrossed with networks of canals. The canals are lined with mangrove forest alternating with traditional southern-styled houses, behind which are coconut farms and orchards. The people here still maintain a simple way of life and make their living on indigenous natural resources, despite the bustling economy in the Ban Don (town) market just opposite the river.
Tapee River (แม่น้ำตาปี)  Dinner Have romantic dinner on the boat in Tapi River to see Tapi River view,entrane Tapi River to the sea or see view beside the river.

Ko Lamphu (เกาะลำพู) is a small car-free island in the river Tapi. It is connected by bridge to the city at the city pillar shrine. Ko Lamphu is a popular place for picnic as well as for sports. A nice view is the riverfront, built as a promenade.
There are several Buddhist as well as Chinese temples within the city, however none really notable. To the north is the Roman Catholic St. Raphael Cathedral, actually a small wooden church.
Ko Samui.
Ko Pha-ngan with the beautifil beaches of Chalok lam Bay, Ban Khai, Haad Son, Haad Yao, Bootle Beach and Haad Rin - The full Moon party location.
Chaiya
Phanom and Ban Ta Khun. 
Sights.
Khlong Phanom National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติคลองพนม) comprises high limestone mountains connected with Khao Sok National Park. Attractions in the park include Kiriwong and Chong Yung waterfalls and several caves full of stalactites and stalagmites.
Kaeng Krung National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติแก่งกรุง) Its mountainous area is covered by fertile moist evergreen forests, where some rare and endangered species such as tree-ferns can be found. Attractions in the park include hot springs, Bang Hoi Waterfall and Khlong Pa Waterfall.
Tai Rom Yen National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติใต้ร่มเย็น) The 425 - square kilometre - forest areas in Kanchanadit, Ban Na San and Wiang Sa were designated National Park in 1991. The diluting mountains of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range are mostly covered with moist evergreen forest and exotic and rare flora and fauna. Attractions in the park include:
Namtok Dat Fa(น้ำตกดาดฟ้า) – The perennial 13-leveled waterfall is highest in Surat Thani. The 4th level is most attractive with its 80 metres high cliff.
Tham Khamin or Tham Men(ถ้ำขมิ้น) – Exotic stalagmites and stalactites can be admired in this cave. The walkway is well-lit and fit with stairs when needed, to ensure maximum safety.
San Yen – The eastern range, about 40 kilometres long and 1,000-1,300 metres high is fertile with rare flora, fauna and wildlife.
Namtok Mueang Thuad(น้ำตกเมืองทวด) – The 7-leveled waterfall has a large basin.
Nai Bang Area (ในบาง) Nai Bang is an alluvial plain around the mouth of the Tapi River which is crisscrossed with networks of canals. The canals are lined with mangrove forest alternating with traditional southern-styled houses, behind which are coconut farms and orchards.
Khao Tha Phet Nature and Wildlife Study Centre (สถานีพัฒนาและส่งเสริมอนุรักษ์สัตว์ป่าเขาท่าเพชร) This centre is located on a hill called Khao Tha Phet. The hilltop offers commanding panoramic views of Surat Thani town and the Tapi River. Phrathat Si Surat, a candle-like stupa on the hill, contains Lord Buddha's relics donated by the Indian government.
Monkey Schools (สถานที่ฝึกลิง) In the southern provinces, monkeys work for humans in the harvesting of coconuts. Expert climbers, they show quick skills that are a boon to farmers.
Oyster Farm (ฟาร์มหอยนางรม) Surat Thani people take so much pride in their big and delicious oysters that they have become a part of the province's motto. Most oysters are raised around the mouth of Kradae and Than Thong canals.
Namtok Vibhavadi (น้ำตกวิภาวดี) The petite waterfall enjoys bucolic surroundings and attracts a lot of local people during weekends.
Wat Khao Suwan Pradit (วัดเขาสุวรรณประดิษฐ์) This temple was founded by Luang Pho Choi, one of southern Thailand's most revered Buddhist ecclesiastics. The hilltop 45-metre pagoda contains Buddha relics and commands striking coastal views of Ban Don district.
Rock Fish Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์ปลาหิน) This museum was established in 1992 by Mr. Kitti Sin-udom, an old fisherman who spent more than 10 years in stone carving work. More than 1,000 life-like sculptures of marine fish found in the gulf of Thailand are on display.
Khao Sok National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก) As part of the largest moist evergreen forest in Southern Thailand, the park is rich with diverse flora including certain families of lotus, white palm, and fern. Khao Sok is also one of the best bird-watching spots in Thailand. Attractions in the park include:
Ratchaprapha Dam(เขื่อนรัชชประภา) - The complete of this dam in 1988 gave birth to a huge inland lake of about 168 square kilometres, which is adorned with hundreds of islands and islets.
Ban Khlong Sai Monkey Training Centre (ศูนย์ฝึกลิงบ้านคลองทราย) Located in front of Wat Ampharam, Mu 3, Tambon Khlong Sai, Amphoe Tha Chang, the centre trains monkeys to pick up coconuts.
Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram (วัดสวนโมกขพลาราม) Suan Mokkh's founder, the late Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, was highly respected both locally and internationally. His 'back to basics' form of Buddhism, mirroring that led by the Buddha's earliest disciples more than 2,500 years ago, attracted many Buddhist monks and lay meditators from many countries.

Phra Borommathat Chaiya (พระบรมธาตุไชยา) Constructed along Mahayana Buddhist's beliefs of the 7th Century, the great chedi is reputedly the best preserved Srivijaya artwork in Thailand. The stone chedi has 3 receding tiers, each of which are decorated with small stupas. The Buddha's relics are enshrined inside the chedi.
Wat Wiang, Wat Kaeo and Wat Long (วัดเวียง วัดแก้ว และวัดหลง) These 3 temples are supposedly contemporaries of Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya. The seated Buddha statue protected by naga, made in 1183, and a sand stone, Chaiya-styled, Buddha statue were found at Wat Wiang. Wat Kaeo and Wat Long have Chaiya-styled brick chedi on indented square bases.
Phumriang Village (หมู่บ้านพุมเรียง) This Muslim fishing village is famed for its hand-woven silk cloth in red, yellow and black. Buddhist Thais in the village weave hats from leaves.
Namtok Than Sawan(น้ำตกธารสวรรค์) – This scenic waterfall is 3 kilometres from Tang Nam.
Namtok Sip Et Chan – This 11-leveled waterfall originates from Bang Len canal. The first level is largest and most picturesque.
San Yang Roi Trail – This 2-kilometre trail begins at the park headquarters and runs along the mountain shoulder past streams, waterfalls and moist evergreen forest. A trail to a rarely seen plant called Bua Phut at Bang Luk Chang Mountain.

Festivals.
Boon Sad Dean Sib Festival (Southern Treditional) It is held on the full moon of the 10th month in traditional calendar (about August). Many people will go to the temple and remember for the ancestor.Friend and relations will come back home and go to temple altogether.Treditional people can made sweetmeat for this festival.
Chak Phra Festival.When Buddha return to earth from heaven and was greeted by crowd.Chak Phra annually take place immediately after the end of 3 month rain retreat about October.It is celebrate in many south but in Surat Thani is the biggest.It is Chak Phra Festivals on land and on the Tapi River.Before Chak Phra Day,on the night there are build the screen of Buddha's story around the city and celebrate its all day all night. On land,the splendidly adorned floats are pulled across the town by the participants.
Rambutan and Thai Fruits Festivals The rambutan trees were first planted in Surat Thani in 1926 by the Chinese Malay Mr. K. Vong in Ban Na San. An annual rambutan fair is held in beginning of August.
Surat thani Songkran festival, Thai New Year (water festival) @Surat Thani is celebrated every year on 13 April at Bandon bay street and around the town and Ko Samui is celebrated on 13-15 April at chaweng beach lamai beach and around the island street.
Surat Thani Loy Krathong Festival on the Tapi River.It is held on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. During the night of the full moon, many people will release a raft like this on a river.
Bull Fighting (กีฬาชนวัว) This ancient popular sport on Ko Samui was once held on large undercorated terrain in coconut fields or farms. Now, permanent stadiums in various districts take turns hosting the monthly bull fighting.

Local Products.
Salted Eggs: Ducks in Chaiya eat mollusk, crab and fish on the farm, which make their egg yolks particularly red.
Rambutan: Rambutan here is probably the best in Thailand, thanks to its sweet taste, crisp meat, big size, small seeds, and thin peel.
Phumriang Silk: are hand-woven products of a Muslim village. The weavers here create their own patterns which are embossed on the silk by shuttle looms.
Oysters: Surat Thani's oysters are well-known for their size, cleanliness, taste, and smell.
Transportation.
Car.
Parallel to the railway in north-south direction runs the Asian Highway 2 (Thailand Route 41). The major road in east-west direction is Route 401 connecting Takua Pa with Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Route 44 in southwestern direction from Kanchanadit to Krabi. Route 44 was built as part of the landbridge project connecting the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea. Unlike other highways there are no crossing intersections, the wide space between the two lanes is reserved for pipeline and railway.
Train.
The province is crossed by the southern railway, with the main railway station located at Phunphin about 15 km from downtown. A branch line to the west ends in Kirirat Nikhom, originally planned to run till the coast next to the island Phuket, but construction ended in 1956. In total it has 32 railway stations in Surat Thani province.
Air.
Two regional airports are located in the province - Surat Thani International Airport in Phunphin and Samui Airport on Ko Samui. The Surat Thani International Airport is served by three airlines: Thai Airways International Thai AirAsia One-Two-Go Airlines from Don Mueang International Airport The Samui Airport is served by Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Penang.