Surat Thani

5 Surat Thani tourist attraction Paphinya Kemahayung 65060384

1.Rajjaprabha Dam Formerly named Chiao Lan, Rajjaprabha search- result/tagword/Dam\">Damis situated in Tambon Khao Phang, Amphoe Ban Ta Khun, Surat Thani. The Damwas officially opened on 30 September, 1987, together with the hydropower plant, which was inaugurated by King Rama IX, who granted the name “Rajjaprabha” meaning the “Light of the Kingdom” in conjunction with the purpose of generating electricity.

2. Khao Sok National Park Is one of the most abundant tropical rainforests in Thailand. The Park hasa diversity of ecosystems and wildlife varieties, especially, conserved wild animals; such as, marbled cat, Malayan tapir, Fea’s muntjac, serow, as well as rare and nearly extinct birds like Hooded Pitta, and Malayan Banded Pitta. It is also a habitat of endemic rare plants; such as, White elephant palm, Maxburretiafurtadoana, and Rafflesiakerrii – a parasite plant of which its flower has a large diameter of about 70-80 centimeters.

3. Khao Na NiLuang Dhamma Park Manison SemiBold Khao Na Nailuang Dhamma Park, located in Tambon Thon Yuan, AmphoePhanom, Surat Thani, was founded by a monk, PhraAchanPhrai. He and the Villagers joined forces to build the stupa on the top of limestone terrain engulfed by pleasant nature. In the morning, the sea of mist will appear around the area that gives a feeling like watching the stupa floating in the sky. The Local people who have free time will volunteer to help build the stupas with the goal to have seven stupas in total of which each stupa will have a different name and architectural style. To learn more information, please call Tel. 09 5017 8259, 06 2873 7135.

4. Khlong Nam Sai Ban Nam Rat, Amphoe Khiri Rat Nikhom “Khlong Nam Sai” was named after its physical feature as the Canal’s water is so clear that people can see the ground and fish. This canal is a natural pure watershed that runs down for the livelihood of the people in the communities in Amphoe Khiri Rat Nikhom.

5. Ko Raet “The Ban Ko RaetCommunity”,locatedon a tiny Island at Mu 3, Tambon Don Sak, Amphoe Don Sak, Surat Thani, is approximately 500 meters from the coast. Thecommunity is a Thai-Hainanese fishermen’s Village who have settled here for almost 200 years. It offers a sightseeing tour around various islands and watching dolphins. Currently, there are seven homestays available for tourists who want to stay overnightand experience life in the community. Tourists can explore around the island with the walkways and see numerous islands including Ko Samui, Ko NokPhao, Ko Phaluai, Ko Lak, and Chedi Wat Khao SuwanPradit (Wat Pholuang Choi). Moreover, it is a stunning viewpoint to watch the sun and the moon rises and sets.