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| Name | Ref. | Description | Era | District/Province | Location | Date visited | Price (baht) | Rating/Comment |
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| Ao Bang Son | 12J | Bay | n/a | Pathio District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Easy,Peaceful).....Ao Bang Son is a long curved sandy beach. To the south is Saphli and to the north is Laem Thaen headland. |
| Ao Bo Mao | 12J | Bay | n/a | Chum Kho, Pathio District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Easy,Peaceful).....Amazing Thailand |
| Ao Laem Son | 12J | Bay | n/a | Pak Nam, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Easy,Limited Appeal).....this is a small beach to the south of Pak Nam Chumphon. |
| Chumphon Railway Station | 23C | Railway Station | 1916 | Mueang Chumphon | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | n/a | (Easy,Locally Important).....Wikipedia |
| Haad Sai Ri | 12J | Beach | n/a | Haad Sai Ri, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 9 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Easy,Excellent).....Amazing Thailand |
| Haad Tham Thong | 12J | Beach | n/a | Pak Khlong, Pathio District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Easy,Peaceful).....Amazing Thailand |
| Haad Thung Whua Laen | 12J | Beach | n/a | Saphli, Pathio District | Google Map | 8/9 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Easy,Excellent).....Thung Whua Laen is known for its long sandy beach. Although not so well known, it has enough accommodation options to provide a relaxing and enjoyable holiday experience. On the beach is an iconic bull statue. Thung Whua Laen means 'place of the running/charging bull'. |
| Hin Kop Pier | 12J | Pier | n/a | Chum Kho, Pathio District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Moderate,Peaceful).....small fishing pier off the coastal road passing Chumphon Airport. |
| Hua Thannon | 12J | River | n/a | Pak Nam, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 9 Dec 2012 | none | (Easy,Obsolete).....This river runs alongside the Tha Taphap River at Pak Nam Chumphon. It is the location of the former ferry terminal for Koh Tao. |
| Iron Railway Bridge | 23C | Railway Bridge | 1916 | Mueang Chumphon | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | n/a | Iron bridge north of Chumphon Railway Station.....(Easy) |
| Khao Dinsor, Chumphon Raptor Centre | 12J | Raptor (Bird of Prey) Centre | not stated | Saphli, Pathio District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012 | check | (Easy,Peaceful).....www.norththailandbirding.com |
| Khlong Wang Chang Railway Station | 23C | Railway Station | c.1916 (currently being upgraded) | Chum Kho, Pathio District | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | n/a | (Easy,Local Convenience).....Wikipedia |
| Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak Shrine | 12J | Shrine | modern | Haad Sai Ri, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 9 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Easy,Historically Important,20m).....The Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak Shrine is a sacred place and spiritual anchor of the Local people. The place serves as a Historical tourist attraction.....more. |
| Laem Mong Kho Kwang | 12J | Headland | n/a | Pak Khlong Phanang Tak, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 9 Dec 2012 | none | (Moderate,Excellent,30m).....This is a rocky headland, an ideal viewpoint at sunrise and sunset. Its shape resembles the head and neck of a deer which is how its name translates in Thai. |
| Lang Suan | 15B | Town | ---- | Lang Suan District | Google Map | 26 Mar 2015 | n/a | (E,2).....Learn |
| Lang Suan Railway Station | 15B | Railway Station | 1917 | Lang Suan District | Google Map | 26 Mar 2015 | n/a | (E,2).....Learn |
| Noen Sai Chumphon (Great Sand Dunes), Pak Khlong Coast (centre) | 23C | Sand Dunes | n/a | Pathio District | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | n/a | Unusual ridge of sand dunes with well constructed viewing platform and outstanding ocean views and clean golden sand beach.....(Medium,Outstanding) |
| Nong Yai Tang Chang Public Park | 23C | Public Park | c.2000 | Bang Luek, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | none | Part of a Project Under Royal Initiative instigated by the late King Rama IX to mitigate flood disaster and help the local economy.....(Medium,Peaceful) |
| Pak Khlong Coast (centre) | 23C | Coastline | n/a | Pathio District | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | n/a | Coastline with rocky headland, secluded bay, fishing village and pier, amazing viewpoints and deserted beach.....(Medium,Wonderful) |
| Pak Khlong Coast (north) | 23C | Coastline | n/a | Pathio District | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | n/a | Coastline with rocky headland, secluded bay, fishing village, viewpoint and deserted beach.....(Medium,Wonderful) |
| Pak Khlong Coast (south) | 23C | Coastline | n/a | Pathio District | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | n/a | Coastline with rocky headland, secluded bay, fishing village and pier, amazing viewpoints and deserted beach.....(Medium,Wonderful) |
| Pak Nam Chumphon | 12J,15J | Port | n/a | Pak Nam, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 9 Dec 2012, 18 Nov 2015 | n/a | (Easy,Essental).....This is a ferry port at the mouth of the Taphap River serving koh Tao and beyond. There is also a sandy beach neaby. |
| Pak Nam Lang Suan | 15B | Harbour | ---- | Lang Suan District | Google Map | 26 Mar 2015 | n/a | harbour at the mouth of the Pak Nam River (E,3,30m) |
| Pathio Railway Station | 12J,23C | Railway Station | c.1916 (currently being upgraded) | Pathio, Pathio District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012, 21 Mar 2023 | n/a | (Easy,Local Convenience).....Wikipedia |
| Resak Tembage (Nong Yai) Wooden Bridge | 23C | Wooden Bridge | c.2000 | Bang Luek, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | none | Wooden footbridge part of a Project Under Royal Initiative instigated by the late King Rama IX to mitigate flood disaster and create a lake and wildlife habitat as a tourist attraction.....(Medium,Excellent) |
| Royal Coast Road | 23C | Coastal Road | being upgraded | various | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | none | (Medium,Outstanding).....Royal Coast Review |
| Sam Siem fishing village | 12J | Fishing Village | n/a | Na Cha-ang, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 9 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Moderate,Excellent).....This is a small fishing community not far south of Haad Thung Whua Laen. Easily missed, it is a refuge for small fishing boats on the Phru Ching canal leading to the pier. Individuals and families come to fish off the pier bringing with them beer and snack meals. |
| Saphli | 12J | Port | n/a | Saphli, Pathio District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Easy,Pleasant).....Saphli is a small coastal town, a sub-district of Pathio with a pier, sandy beach and various accomodation options. |
| Saphli Beach | 12J | Beach | n/a | Saphli, Pathio District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012 | n/a | (Easy,Peaceful).....BeachSearcher |
| Songserm Ferry (Matapon Pier) | 15J | Ferry | Paknam, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 18 Nov 2015 | n/a | (E,3,2h.45m).....Learn | |
| Suspension Bridge - Deer | 23C | Suspension Bridge | c.2000 | Bang Luek, Mueang Chumphon District | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | none | Part of a Project Under Royal Initiative instigated by the late King Rama IX to mitigate flood disaster and create a wildlife habitat and tourist attraction.....(Medium,Excellent) |
| Tha Thaphap River | 15J | River | Tha Yang, Mueang District | Google Map | 18 Nov 2015 | n/a | river flowing into the Gulf of Thailand at Paknam Chumphon, the departure point for ferries to Koh Tao (E,3,30m) |
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| Wat Khao Chedi-Phra Yai | 23C | Buddhist Temple | not stated | Chum Kho, Pathio District | Google Map | 21 Mar 2023 | donations accepted | This temple is located on a hilltop where there is a large golden Buddha standing image, an old chedi from where the temple gets its name and a small viharn. From this elevated position there are nice views across Pathio district towards the ocean. The temple was created by a pair of wealthy believers..... |
| Wat Phra Borommathat Sawi | 22B | Buddhist Temple | Ayutthaya, restored 1996 | Sawi District | Google Map | 21 October 2022 | donations accepted | (Moderate,Locally Important).....Learn |
| Wat Tham Khao Bang Siap | 12J | Cave Temple | n/a | Bang Son, Pathio District | Google Map | 11 Dec 2012 | donations welcome | (Moderate,Beautiful Cave).....this is a small out of the way temple which sadly is a little run down. However, the cave nearby is well worth a visit. |