Surat Thani
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City in southern Thailand
Surat Thani is a city in Amphoe Mueang Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. It lies 651 km (405 mi) south of Bangkok. It is the capital of Surat Thani Province. The city has a population of 132,040 (2019), and an area of 68.97 km2 (26.63 sq mi). The city's population density is 1,914 inhabitants per km2.
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- 130,703
- Coordinates
- 9.140, 99.333
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Elevation
- 9 m
Overview of Surat Thani
In Thailand, Surat Thani stands out as a medium-sized town. The headcount is close to 130,703. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, water sports and adventure above everything else.
Things to do in Surat Thani
Nature in Surat Thani
(17)Looking for nature? Surat Thani has Beaches, Caves, Desert, Forest and Geological Formations. In all, 17 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Surat Thani's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Surat Thani
(14)On the water sports side, Surat Thani offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Surat Thani. That is 14 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Surat Thani
(8)Adventure lovers get Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Parachute. All of it is drawn from Surat Thani's recorded activities. 8 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Culture in Surat Thani
(6)Culture lovers get Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches, Mines and Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Surat Thani. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Sports in Surat Thani
(4)Sports in Surat Thani covers Biking, Hunting, Skateboard and Slopes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Surat Thani's own activity tags.
Wellness in Surat Thani
(3)Our data lists Farms, Spa and Therms as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Surat Thani's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Surat Thani
(1)On the nightlife side, Surat Thani offers Pubs. All of it is drawn from Surat Thani's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Surat Thani
(1)The shopping shortlist for Surat Thani: Food. All of it is drawn from Surat Thani's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Surat Thani
(2)Under other activities, Surat Thani is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Surat Thani's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Surat Thani
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Thailand; once there, walking covers most of Surat Thani. The local time zone is Asia/Bangkok.
Similar destinations
Places near Surat Thani that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Surat Thani known for?
- Surat Thani is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and adventure, set in Thailand with around 130,703 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Surat Thani?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Desert, Forest and Geological Formations in Surat Thani. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Surat Thani?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Surat Thani located?
- Administratively, Surat Thani sits in Thailand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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