Visit Surat Thani , Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan

Surat Thani is Southern Thailand's largest province, covers some 12,800 square kilometres, and has an extensive coastline lapped by Thai gulf waters. The provincial capital is 685 kilometres south of Bangkok.

Surat Thani boasts some of Thailand's loveliest islands namely the Penang-sized Ko Samui, Thailand's third largest island, palmfringed jewel of a sparkling archipelago that includes the stunning 250-square-kilometre Ang Thong Marine National Park.


Thai Term Glossary
Amphoe : District
Ao : Bay
Ban : Village
Chedi : Stupa or Pagoda
Doi : Mountain
Hat : Beach
Khao : Mountain
Khlong : Canal
Ko : Island
Laem : Cape
Namtok : Waterfall
Tambon : Sub-district
Tham : Cave
Wat : Temple



Ko Samui
The 247 square kilometre Samui island is Surat Thani's major tourist attraction. Located 258 nautical miles south of Bangkok, and some 84 kilometres east of the provincial capital, Ko Samui measures some 21 kilometres at its widest point, and 25 kilometres at its longest. A 51 kilometre ring and largely coastal road encircles the island, which has numerous lovely beaches and bays, and is almost literally an island of coconuts and forested hills.

Samui's best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Chaweng and Lamai, where generally attractive accommodation can be found. Besides beaches, other island attractions include coral beds at Laem Set and Thong Takhian: the hin Lat and Na Mueang waterfalls; the phallic rock formations at the southern end of Lamai Bay; the nearby butterfly garden and honey farm; a massive seated Buddha image on Fan isle in Plai Laem Bay; a herbal garden at Ban Bang Makham, a monkey training centre at Ban Khao Phra; and Na Thon, the island's major seafront settlement where shops, restaurants and tour agencies are concentrated.
Ko Pha-ngan
This popular 191 square kilometre island is situated 20 kilometres north of Ko Samui or 100 kilometres from Surat Thani. Attractions include beautiful beaches around the island, a hilltop temple called Wat Khao Tham which is ideal for meditation, the Than Sadet Waterfall, and the Namtok Phaeng National Park.

- Tourism Authority of Thailand

Thailand Chinese New Year Festival 2009

Thailand Chinese New Year Festival 2009During 26 - 27 January, 2009
Chinese New Year at biggest Chinatown in Thailand

Yaowarat Road ,Golden Road

The road was built during 1892-1900 by the order of King Rama V, starting from Ong Ang Canal to end at Wat Traimit Witthyaram Woamahawiharn a total distance of 1,532 meters, the name Yaowarat meaning the young King was referred to King Rama V who had the throne ascendency since he was only 15 years old. The road was later on known as Chaina Town of Thailand due to area all along both sides were the shops and residences of the Thai Chinese. It was Chinese's biggest living quarter of Thailand in the past. Yaowarat was the first road where the country's tallest buildings were situated, called Seven Storeyed and Nine Storeyed buildings on both sides of the road, there are many famous Chinese restaurants, Chaloem Buri Cinema the most modern on in that decade, many reliable goldshops as well as hundred of shops selling both fresh and preserved merchandises used for Chinese food cooking. At present, Yaowarat's significance is not fading. It is still one of the country's most bustling commercial and delicious food district.

Yaowarat Road's sign board

Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Ayutthaya

Wat yai Chaimongkhon, Ayutthaya

constructed in King U Thong's era. housing a pagoda built by King Naresuan the Great to commemorate his victory over a Burmese king.

Wonderful Palaces and Temples, Sanam Luang

The Grand Palace
standing next to Sanam Luang, was constructed by King Rama I immediately after Bangkok was made the capital to replace Thon Buri. Inside the spacious palace exist several small palaces notably the Dusit Palace, The Arphonphimok Palaces, the Phiman Rataya Palace and the Chakri Palace.

Sanam Luang (The Royal Field) or Phramain Ground on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, was initially used as a rice field and the burial site for the royal family menbers, which subsequently was abolished by King Rami IV. The King also renamed the place Sanam Luang.

Sanam Luang is a popular recreational area and often the area of much activity especially during the kite flying season (February to April) and the King's birthday celebration (December). This open air area is also the venue of New Year Celebrations and the the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony marking the start of the rice planting season in May.

Wat Saket (Phukao Thong or Golden Mountain), standing by Khlong Mahamak, has a Golden Pagoda named Borom Banphot. On top of the chedi are Lord Buddha's relics.

credit : Thailand Travel guide PTT

Definitive stamp :Tourist attractions in Thailand (Mountains)

Definitive stamp : Tourist attractions in Thailand (Mountains)

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