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| Name | Ref. | Description | Era | District/Province | Location | Date visited | Price (baht) | Rating/Comment |
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| Ao Luek Bay | 15J | Bay | Koh Tao Island | Google Map | 20 Nov 2015 | tour | part of a tour operating from Mae Haad Pier (M,4,3+h) | |
| Ao Hin Rong Bay | 15J | Bay | Koh Tao, Koh Pa-Ngan District | Northern Coast | 20 Nov 2015 | tour | part of a tour operating from Mae Haad Pier (M,4,3+h) | |
| Ban Nam Rad Headwaters Forest | 23C | Natual Attraction | n/a | Ban Tham Niap, Khiri Rat Nikhom District | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | 150 | (Easy,Excellent,1h at least).....Thailandee |
| Ban Ta Khun | 15J | Town | Ban Ta Khun District | Google Map | 23/24 Nov 2015 | n/a | (M,3,##).....Learn | |
| Bang Kuy Waterfall | 15J | Waterfall | Phanom District | not known | 25 Nov 2015 | n/a | interesting but hardly worth the effort (D,2,1h) | |
| Bueng Khun Thale | 23C | Lake | n/a | Makham Tia, Mueang Surat Thani District | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | n/a | Peaceful lake good for recreation; walking, cycling, fishing or dining.....(Easy,Relaxing) |
| Chaiya National Museum | 20C | Museum | 1935 | Mueang Chaiya | Google Map | 27 Feb 2020 | check | (E,4+,1h).....Learn Onsite information..(A) |
| Chaiya Railway Staton | 15J,22B | Railway Station | 1915 | Chaiya District | Google Map | 23 Nov 2015, 21 Oct 2022 | n/a | (Easy,Functional).....Learn |
| City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Mueang) | 23C | Shrine | not stated | Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 17 Mar 2023 | none | (Easy,Locally Important,10m).....Amazing Thailand |
| Food Festival | 23C | Festival | n/a | Ban Don Floating Market, Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 17 Mar 2023 | n/a | Food festival held in March on the bank of the Ta Pi River.....(Easy,Popular) |
| The Foresta Cafe | 23C | Coffee Shop | unknown | Phum Riang, Chaiya District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | none | (Easy,Excellent,30m).....YouTube |
| Isan Kiangbueng Restaurant | 23C | Restaurant | not stated | Makham Tia, Mueang Surat Thani District | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | per menu | Amazing inexpensive food in a most peaceful garden setting of shady huts surrounded by shrubs at water features.....(Easy,Relaxing) |
| Khao Sok National Park | 15J | National Park | Phanom District | Google Map | 25 November 2015 | check | (M,5,3h+++).....Learn | |
| Khao Srivijaya Historical Monument | 23C | Temple Ruin | Svirijaya 7th-9th century | Si Wichai, Phunphin District | Google Map | 18 Mar 2023 | none | In 2015 following the discovery of the Khao Srivijaya ancient site in Surat Thani's Phunphin district, the Fine Arts Department began to study the site and then restore it as a tourist attraction. 1,300-year-old artefacts found at the site would be moved to the Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum. A budget was set to excavate and restore the 1,500-square metre Khao Srivijaya ancient site. The discoveries including a Lord Vishnu statue and Hindu phallic symbol, dating from the 7th to the 9th century, showed links with other ancient sites of the Srivijaya culture in Southern Thailand......(Medium,Historically Very Important,>1h) |
| Khao Teppitak Suspension Bridge and Viewpoint | 23C | Bridge and Viewpoint | unknown | Khao Phang, Ban Ta Khun District | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | none | (Easy,Excellent,1h at least).....Surat Thani Travel |
| Khiri Rat Railway Station | 15J | Railway Station | Khiri Rat District | Google Map | 25 Nov 2015 | n/a | (M,3,15m).....Learn | |
| Khlong Tha Pun | 23C | River | n/a | Lamet, Chaiya District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | none | Tha Pun, small river close to the Southern Rail Line and the Gulf.....(Moderate,Limited) |
| Koh Lamphu Public Park | 23C | Public Park | n/a | Nai Mueang | Google Map | 16 Mar 2023 | none | (Easy,Great Location,<1h).....Lonely Planet |
| Koh Tao | 15J | Island | Koh Pha-Ngan District | Google Map | 19-22 Nov 2015 | n/a | (M,4,1+d).....Learn | |
| Krom Luang Chumphon Shrine/Memorial | 23C | Shrine/Memorial | Bang Kung, Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 18 Mar 2023 | donations accepted | Admiral Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak (1880-1923) is considered to be the father of the Royal Thai Navy. He was the 28th son of the prominent Thai King Rama V......(Easy,Nationally Important,15m) | |
| Laem Pho | 22B | Coastal Attraction | n/a | Chaiya District | Google Map | 21 October 2022 | none | situated on the estuary of the Tha Chana River Laem Pho is a magical place for leisure with wonderful sea views and amazing seafood. (Easy,Outstanding,>1h) |
| Laem Pho Resort | 23C | Resort | unknown | Phum Riang, Chaiya District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | check website | (Easy,Excellent).....Agoda |
| Lamphu 3 Restaurant | 23C | Restaurant | not stated | Bang Kung, Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 18 Mar 2023 | specialised | (Easy,Specialist Seafood,1h).....Restaurant Guru |
| The Lephant Hotel | 23C | Hotel | unknown | Tha Rong Chang, Phunphin District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | 800 | (Easy,Excellent).....Booking.com |
| Local Fish Market | 23C | Market | not stated | Bang Sai, Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 18 Mar 2023 | n/a | Small distributor of seafood from a fishing boat...of limited interest.....(Medium,Local Market) |
| Mae Haad Pier | 15J | Pier | Koh Tao, Koh Pha-Ngan District | Google Map | 19 Nov 2015 | n/a | main pier on Koh Tao for ferries and cargo vessels (M,3,30m) | |
| Mango Bay | 15J | Bay | Koh Tao, Koh Pa-Ngan District | Google Map | 20 Nov 2015 | tour | part of a tour operating from Mae Haad Pier (M,4,3+h) | |
| Mangrove Forest | 23C | Forest | n/a | Phunphin District | Google Map | 17 Mar 2023 | none | Practually deserted mangrove trail teaming with birdlife, woodpeckers, egrets, buzzards etc, a bit hard to reach and rather neglected but well worth the effort.....(Medium,Beautiful Location,<2h) |
| Nangyuan Island | 15J | Island | Koh Tao, Koh Pa-Ngan District | Google Map | 20 Nov 2015 | tour | (M,4,3+h).....Learn | |
| Organic Cafe | 23C | Restarant | n/a | Nai Mueang | Google Map | 16 Mar 2023 | n/a | (Easy,Great Location,<1h).....Restaurant Guru |
| Paknam Ta Pi | 23C | Estuary | n/a | Bang Kung, Mueang Surat Thani District | Google Map | 18 Mar 2023 | n/a | Estuary of the Ta Pi River with a pier, customs house and a number of seafood restaurants.....(Easy,Locally Popular,>30m) |
| Phra That Si Surat | 23C | Phrathat | 1957 | Makham Tia, Mueang Surat Thani District | Google Map | 18 Mar 2023 | donations accepted | (Easy,Locally Important,30m).....Wikipedia |
| Phum Duang River | 15J | River | Google Map | 25 Nov 2015 | n/a | (M,3,20+m).....Learn | ||
| Phum Riang Artillery Monument | 23C | Monument | unknown | Phum Riang, Chaiya District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | none | Small monument with ancient cannon.....(Easy,Good) |
| Phunphin Geological Museum | 23C | Museum | newly opened | Phunphin District | Google Map | 17 Mar 2023 | free | New building on three levels with ramps, corridors and walkways connecting the various sections. 1) Formation and relationship of the planets of our solar system. 2) How the earth was formed then to the geological timelines from the birth of life to the modern day. 3) Geology specific to Thailand and the type of rocks and minerals that are found in various locations with specific reference to the geological time periods. 4) Disastrous effects geological events can have such as volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides, flooding etc.....(Easy,Amazing,<1h) |
| Ratchaprapha Dam | 15J | Dam | Ban Ta Khun District | Google Map | 24 Nov 2015 | n/a | (D,4,1h).....Learn | |
| Rim Nam Lomyen Resort | 23C | Resort | recent | Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 17 Mar 2023 | 550 | (Easy,Great Location).....Tripadvisor |
| Sairee Beach | 15J | Beach | Koh Tao, Koh Pa-Ngan District | Google Map | 19 Nov 2015 | n/a | (M,3,1+h).....Learn | |
| Saline Hot Spring | 23C | Hot Spring | n/a | Khao Than, Tha Chang District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | 800 | An open site free to use but rather neglected and unappealing. The site boasts a nature trail and curious charcoal rock formations which they describe as a 'moonscape'.....(Moderate,Limited) |
| Shark Bay | 15J | Bay | Koh Tao, Koh Pa-Ngan District | Google Map | 20 Nov 2015 | tour | part of a tour operating from Mae Haad Pier (M,4,3+h) | |
| Shrimp Farm | 23C | Shrimp Farm | n/a | Lamet, Chaiya District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | none | Small shrimp farm beside the Tha Pun River.....(Moderate,Limited) |
| Sri Ta Pi Bridge | 23C | Bridge | not stated | Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 17 Mar 2023 | n/a | Road bridge over the Ta Pi River in Sirat Thani City which supports a light show after dark.....(Easy,Popular) |
| Sriyapai Anusorn | 23C | Monument | unknown | Phum Riang, Chaiya District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | none | Stupa that holds the ancestors of the Sriyaphai family, former governor family of Chaiya, and is also connected to Phra Buddhadasa. It's also a place where ancient beads and crockery have been excavated......(Easy,Good,10m) |
| Street Art | 23C | Street Art | unknown | Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | n/a | Attraction in the old city.....(Easy,Good,10m) |
| Surat Thani- Other City Attractions | 23C | attractions | 19th Century | Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | n/a | Attractions including old wooden buildings and a 100 year old arch.....(Easy,Good,10m) |
| Surat Thani Railway Station | 23C | Railway Station | 1915 | Phunphin District | Google Map | 17 Mar 2023 | n/a | (Easy,Great Location).....Wikipedia |
| Ta Pi River | 23C | River | n/a | Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | n/a | (Easy,Good).....Wikipedia |
| Tha Chang Grand Canyon | 23C | Excavation Site | unknown | Khao Than, Tha Chang District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | n/a | Mineral excavation has caused interesting patterns in the landscape with rock stacks standing proud amidst the forested land all around.....(Easy,Reasonable,15m) |
| Wat Intrawas | 15J | Buddhist Temple | unknown | Khiri Rat Nikhom District | Google Map | 25 Nov 2015 | accepts donations | a working temple in Khiri Rat Nikhom district located on the Phum Duang River (M,3,30m) |
| Wat Keaw | 15J | temple ruin | Srivijaya | Chaiya District | Google Map | 25 Nov 2015 | n/a | (E,3,15m).....Learn |
| Wat Khao Phang | 23C | Buddhist Temple | unknown | Khao Phang, Ban Ta Khun District | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | donations accepted | Beautiful old viharn near a popular attraction.....(Moderate,Good,10m) |
| Wat Khao Si Wichai | 23C | Buddhist Temple | 20th Centrury | Si Wichai, Phunphin District | Google Map | 18 Mar 2023 | donations accepted | Wat Khao Si Wichai has an interesting 19th Century wooden prayer hall and other buildings. The hall contains artfacts recovered from the Srivijaya temple on the hill above.....(Moderate,Locally Important,30m) |
| Wat Llong | 23C | Temple Ruin | Dvaravati | Chaiya | Google Map | 25 Nov 2015 and 20 Mar 2023 | none | Unlike Wat Phra Borommathat, Wat Llong is in ruin. At some time some of the bricks were used to repair Wat Phra Borommathat. Wat Lhong was registered as an historical site in 1936. It was built in Srivijaya style, 9th/10th century. Excavations have since uncovered votive tablets, Buddha images and pottery from Longquan in China as well as from the Sukhothai era. Located so near the royal temple, it suggests the presence of a rich society here in the Dvaravati Period.......(Easy,Good,10m) |
| Wat Pattanaram | 23C | Buddhist Temple | 1896 | Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | donations accepted | (Easy,Locally Important).....Amazing Thailand |
| Wat Phanom | 15J | Buddhist Temple | unknown | Phanom District | Google Map | 25 Nov 2015 | accepts donations | (M,3,45m).....Learn |
| Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya Ratcha Worawiharn | 15J | Buddhist Temple | 9th/10th Century | Chaiya | Google Map | 23 Nov 2015 | accepts donations | (E,4,45m).....Learn |
| Wat Pothawas | 23C | Buddhist Temple | late 19th Century | Mueang Surat Thani | Google Map | 19 Mar 2023 | donations accepted | Temple brought to fame by former Abbott, Luang Pho Ghlom Nanta who was active at the end of the 19th century. In the 10th lunar month, the temple holds a Chak Phra Ceremony (robe offering) and a long boat race. The boat of Wat Phothawas has never been defeated. It is said that Ghlom would stand by the water's edge to take control of all the crocodiles that were abundant in the canal. This temple is also famous for a rare amulet.....(Easy,Locally Important) |
| Wat Song Phi Nong | 15J | Buddhist Temple | unknown | Phanom District | Google Map | 25 Nov 2015 | accepts donations | a working temple (M,3,30m) |
| Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram | 23C | Buddhist Monastery | n/a | Lamet, Chaiya District | Google Map | 20 Mar 2023 | donations accepted | (Easy,Culturally Significant,30m in the grounds).....Discovery Thailand |
| Wat Tham Wararam | 15J | Buddhist Temple | unknown | Phanom District | Google Map | 25 Nov 2015 | accepts donations | a working temple (M,3,30m) |
| Wat Wiang | 23C | Ancient Site | Svirijaya | Chaiya | Google Map | 25 Nov 2015 and 20 Mar 2023 | none | Wai Wiang, located in the ancient city of Chaiya predates the Ayutthaya period and is regarded as being the location of the Svirijaya king's palace. Little remains on site today except for the base of the viharn and of the Phra Moh Shrine used to place a sacred Buddha image known locally as 'Lak Mueang'. Stone inscriptions and a Buddha image of Khmer art style found at this site date back to the 13th Century. These finds are currently preserved at Chaiya National Museum. Wat Wiang was registered as an important historical monument by the Fine Arts Department in September 1936........(Easy,Historically Important,15m) |
