Culture
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
The two most important Buddhist monasteries of the province are in Chaiya District. Phra Boromathat Chaiya boasts a chedi in Srivijaya-style, dating from the 7th century and carefully restored. Buddha relics are enshrined in the chedi and in the surrounding chapels are several Buddha statues in Srivijaya-style.
The Chaiya National Museum adjoins the temple. Nearby is Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram, a forest monastery founded by the famous monkBuddhadasa Bhikkhu.
Festivals
Chak Phra Festival – Celebrates the return of Buddha from heaven to earth and to be greeted by multitudes. Celebration takes place every year immediately after the end of 3 month rain retreat, about October. It is celebrated in many parts of southern Thailand, but especially in Surat Thani. The evening prior to Chak Phra Day, billboards are erected showing Buddha's story around the city and celebrations continue day and night. On land, the splendidly adorned floats are pulled across the town by the participants. At the same time, on water a float decorated with colourful Thai designs carries the Buddha image. Chak Phra festivities conclude with a boat race and traditional games.
Rambutan and Thai Fruit Festival – Rambutan trees were first planted in Surat Thani at Ban Na San in 1926 by Mr. K. Vong, a Chinese Malay. The annual Rambutan Festival is held during the August harvest.
Krathong set adrift
Boon Sad Dean Sib Festival (Southern Traditional) – Held on the full moon of the 10th month in traditional calendar (about August). People go to the temple in remembrance of ancestors.
Surat Thani Songkran Festival – Thai New Year water festival is celebrated every year on 13 April.
Surat Thani Loy Krathong Festival on the Tapi River – Held on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the Western calendar this usually falls in November. During the evening of the full moon, people launch symbolic floating "krathong" on the river.
Bull Fighting (กีฬาชนวัว) – This ancient popular sport on Ko Samui was once held in fields or on farms. Now, permanent stadiums in various districts take turns hosting the monthly bull fights.
Symbols
Pagoda in Srivijaya style in Chaiya, Thailand
The seal of the province shows the pagoda of Phra Boromathat Chaiya, which is believed to have been built 1,200 years ago. The flag of the province also shows the pagoda in middle, placed on a vertically split flag with red color on top and yellow on the bottom.
The provincial flower is the bua phut (Rafflesia kerrii), a parasitic plant with one of the biggest flowers of all plants. The provincial tree is the ton kiam (Cotylelobium melanoxylon).
The provincial slogan is เมืองร้อยเกาะ เงาะอร่อย หอยใหญ่ ไข่แดง แหล่งธรรมะ ชักพระประเพณี, which translates to "city of 100 islands, delicious rambutan, big shells and red eggs, center of Buddhism". "Red eggs" are a local culinary specialty of pickled duck eggs, while the "big shells" refers to historically abundant shellfish available. "Center of Buddhism" refers to the Chaiya pagoda and Chak Phra Festivals.
Tourism
Si Surat stupa
Surat Thani
Talad Sanjoa (ตลาดศาลเจ้า) is the night market with a concentration of food vendors at a side street next to Wat Sai.
Night Bandon pier(ท่าเรือกลางคืน) Thai fruit and food vendors.
Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine (ศาสหลีกเมือง) (Srivijaya style) It is a beautiful Thai art style place and centre of the city.
Sri Surat Stupa (พระธาตุศรีสุราษฎร์) – Khao Tha Phet (เขาท่าเพชร) (Tha Phet Hill) is a hill near Surat Thani. The hill has an elevation of about 210 m (689 ft) and offers a good view over the town. On top of the hill is the Sri Surat stupa (also known by its common name, Phra That Khao Tha Phet), which was built in Srivijavan-style in 1957. The stupa contains a Buddha relic donated by India. Next to the stupa is a Sweet Shorea tree (Shorea roxburghii) planted by King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Nai Bang Area (ในบาง) – Nai Bang is an alluvial plain around the mouth of the Tapi River which is crisscrossed with networks of canals. The canals are lined with mangrove forest alternating with traditional southern-styled houses, behind which are coconut farms and orchards. The people here still maintain a simple way of life and make their living on indigenous natural resources, despite the bustling economy in the Ban Don (town) market just opposite the river. Access to Nai Bang is by the bridge across the Tapi River or by longtail boat from Ban Don. The boat can carry 6–8 people and charges 250 baht per hour. Visitors may contact travel agents in Surat Thani who sell a one-day package tour to the Nai Bang area.
Ko Lamphu (เกาะลำพู) – A small, car-free island on the Tapi River. It is connected by bridge to the city at the city pillar shrine. Ko Lamphu is a popular place for picnic as well as for sports. A nice view is the riverfront, built as a promenade.
Ko Samui – The most popular island in the Gulf of Thailand.
Ko Pha Ngan – Home of the Full Moon Party.
Sights
Huts, Khao Sok National Park.
Ang Thong Marine National Park
Flower, Khao Sok National Park
Oyster Farm (ฟาร์มหอยนางรม) – Surat Thani locals take pride in their farm-grown oysters. They have become a part of the provincial motto. Most oysters are raised around the mouth of Kradae and Than Thong canals.
Ban Khlong Sai Monkey Training Centre (ศูนย์ฝึกลิงบ้านคลองทราย) – The center trains monkeys to harvest coconuts.
Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram (วัดสวนโมกขพลาราม) – Suan Mokkh's founder, the late Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, was highly respected both locally and internationally. His "back to basics" form of Buddhism, mirroring that led by the Buddha's earliest disciples more than 2,500 years ago, attracted many Buddhist monks and lay devotees from many countries.
Phra Borommathat Chaiya (พระบรมธาตุไชยา) – Constructed along Mahayana Buddhist's beliefs of the 7th Century, the great chedi is reputedly the best preserved Srivijaya artwork in Thailand. The stone chedi has 3 receding tiers, each of which are decorated with small stupas. The Buddha's relics are enshrined inside the chedi.
Wat Wiang, Wat Kaeo, and Wat Long (วัดเวียง วัดแก้ว และวัดหลง) – These 3 temples are supposedly contemporaries of Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya. The seated Buddha statue protected by naga, made in 1183, and a sand stone, Chaiya-styled, Buddha statue were found at Wat Wiang. Wat Kaeo and Wat Long have Chaiya-styled brick chedi on indented square bases.
Phumriang Village (หมู่บ้านพุมเรียง) – This Muslim fishing village is famed for its hand-woven silk cloth in red, yellow and black. Buddhist Thais in the village weave hats from leaves.
Namtok Vibhavadis (น้ำตกวิภาวดี) – This petite waterfall enjoys bucolic surroundings and attracts locals on weekends.
Wat Khao Suwan Pradit(วัดเขาสุวรรณประดิษฐ์) – This temple was founded by Luang Pho Choi, one of southern Thailand's most revered Buddhist ecclesiastics. The hilltop 45-metre pagoda contains Buddha relics and commands striking coastal views of Ban Don district.
Rock Fish Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์ปลาหิน) – This museum was established in 1992 by Mr. Kitti Sin-udom, an old fisherman who spent more than 10 years in stone carving work. More than 1,000 lifelike sculptures of marine fish found in the Gulf of Thailand are on display.
Khao Sok National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก) – As part of the largest moist evergreen forest in southern Thailand, the park is rich with diverse flora including certain families of lotus, white palm, and fern. Khao Sok is also one of the best bird-watching spots in Thailand. Attractions in the park include:
Ratchaprapha (Rajjaprabha) Dam - The completion of this dam in 1988 gave birth to a huge inland lake of about 168 square kilometres, which is adorned with hundreds of islands and islets
Tham Nam Thalu – The trail to this cavfe is physically demanding.
Tang Nam – Streams chiseled across 2 ridges create this striking gorge. Many people came to pay respect to this place, around which the venerable Buddhadasa Bhikkhu's ashes were traditionally showered.
Namtok Than Sawan – This scenic waterfall is 3 kilometres from Tang Nam.
Namtok Sip Et Chan – This 11-tier waterfall originates from Bang Len canal. The first level is largest and most picturesque.
San Yang Roi Trail – This 2-kilometre trail begins at the park headquarters and runs along the mountain shoulder past streams, waterfalls, and moist evergreen forest. A trail to a rarely seen plant called Bua Phut at Bang Luk Chang Mountain.
Khlong Phanom National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติคลองพนม) – High limestone mountains connected with Khao Sok National Park. Attractions in the park include Kiriwong and Chong Yung waterfalls and several caves full of stalactites and stalagmites.
Kaeng Krung National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติแก่งกรุง) – Mountainous area covered by fertile moist evergreen forests, where some rare and endangered species such as tree ferns can be found. Attractions in the park include hot springs, Bang Hoi Waterfall and Khlong Pa Waterfall.
Tai Rom Yen National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติใต้ร่มเย็น) – The 425 square kilometre forest areas in Kanchanadit, Ban Na San and Wiang Sa were designated q national park in 1991. The mountains of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range are mostly covered with moist evergreen forest and exotic and rare flora and fauna. Attractions in the park include:
Namtok Tat Fa – A perennial 13-level waterfall is the highest in Surat Thani. The 4th level is most attractive with its 80 m cliff.
Tham Khamin or Tham Men – Exotic stalagmites and stalactites in this cave. The walkway is well-lit and fitted with st
Culture
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
The two most important Buddhist monasteries of the province are in Chaiya District. Phra Boromathat Chaiya boasts a chedi in Srivijaya-style, dating from the 7th century and carefully restored. Buddha relics are enshrined in the chedi and in the surrounding chapels are several Buddha statues in Srivijaya-style.
The Chaiya National Museum adjoins the temple. Nearby is Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram, a forest monastery founded by the famous monkBuddhadasa Bhikkhu.
Festivals
Chak Phra Festival – Celebrates the return of Buddha from heaven to earth and to be greeted by multitudes. Celebration takes place every year immediately after the end of 3 month rain retreat, about October. It is celebrated in many parts of southern Thailand, but especially in Surat Thani. The evening prior to Chak Phra Day, billboards are erected showing Buddha's story around the city and celebrations continue day and night. On land, the splendidly adorned floats are pulled across the town by the participants. At the same time, on water a float decorated with colourful Thai designs carries the Buddha image. Chak Phra festivities conclude with a boat race and traditional games.
Rambutan and Thai Fruit Festival – Rambutan trees were first planted in Surat Thani at Ban Na San in 1926 by Mr. K. Vong, a Chinese Malay. The annual Rambutan Festival is held during the August harvest.
Krathong set adrift
Boon Sad Dean Sib Festival (Southern Traditional) – Held on the full moon of the 10th month in traditional calendar (about August). People go to the temple in remembrance of ancestors.
Surat Thani Songkran Festival – Thai New Year water festival is celebrated every year on 13 April.
Surat Thani Loy Krathong Festival on the Tapi River – Held on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the Western calendar this usually falls in November. During the evening of the full moon, people launch symbolic floating "krathong" on the river.
Bull Fighting (กีฬาชนวัว) – This ancient popular sport on Ko Samui was once held in fields or on farms. Now, permanent stadiums in various districts take turns hosting the monthly bull fights.
Symbols
Pagoda in Srivijaya style in Chaiya, Thailand
The seal of the province shows the pagoda of Phra Boromathat Chaiya, which is believed to have been built 1,200 years ago. The flag of the province also shows the pagoda in middle, placed on a vertically split flag with red color on top and yellow on the bottom.
The provincial flower is the bua phut (Rafflesia kerrii), a parasitic plant with one of the biggest flowers of all plants. The provincial tree is the ton kiam (Cotylelobium melanoxylon).
The provincial slogan is เมืองร้อยเกาะ เงาะอร่อย หอยใหญ่ ไข่แดง แหล่งธรรมะ ชักพระประเพณี, which translates to "city of 100 islands, delicious rambutan, big shells and red eggs, center of Buddhism". "Red eggs" are a local culinary specialty of pickled duck eggs, while the "big shells" refers to historically abundant shellfish available. "Center of Buddhism" refers to the Chaiya pagoda and Chak Phra Festivals.
Tourism
Si Surat stupa
Surat Thani
Talad Sanjoa (ตลาดศาลเจ้า) is the night market with a concentration of food vendors at a side street next to Wat Sai.
Night Bandon pier(ท่าเรือกลางคืน) Thai fruit and food vendors.
Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine (ศาสหลีกเมือง) (Srivijaya style) It is a beautiful Thai art style place and centre of the city.
Sri Surat Stupa (พระธาตุศรีสุราษฎร์) – Khao Tha Phet (เขาท่าเพชร) (Tha Phet Hill) is a hill near Surat Thani. The hill has an elevation of about 210 m (689 ft) and offers a good view over the town. On top of the hill is the Sri Surat stupa (also known by its common name, Phra That Khao Tha Phet), which was built in Srivijavan-style in 1957. The stupa contains a Buddha relic donated by India. Next to the stupa is a Sweet Shorea tree (Shorea roxburghii) planted by King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Nai Bang Area (ในบาง) – Nai Bang is an alluvial plain around the mouth of the Tapi River which is crisscrossed with networks of canals. The canals are lined with mangrove forest alternating with traditional southern-styled houses, behind which are coconut farms and orchards. The people here still maintain a simple way of life and make their living on indigenous natural resources, despite the bustling economy in the Ban Don (town) market just opposite the river. Access to Nai Bang is by the bridge across the Tapi River or by longtail boat from Ban Don. The boat can carry 6–8 people and charges 250 baht per hour. Visitors may contact travel agents in Surat Thani who sell a one-day package tour to the Nai Bang area.
Ko Lamphu (เกาะลำพู) – A small, car-free island on the Tapi River. It is connected by bridge to the city at the city pillar shrine. Ko Lamphu is a popular place for picnic as well as for sports. A nice view is the riverfront, built as a promenade.
Ko Samui – The most popular island in the Gulf of Thailand.
Ko Pha Ngan – Home of the Full Moon Party.
Sights
Huts, Khao Sok National Park.
Ang Thong Marine National Park
Flower, Khao Sok National Park
Oyster Farm (ฟาร์มหอยนางรม) – Surat Thani locals take pride in their farm-grown oysters. They have become a part of the provincial motto. Most oysters are raised around the mouth of Kradae and Than Thong canals.
Ban Khlong Sai Monkey Training Centre (ศูนย์ฝึกลิงบ้านคลองทราย) – The center trains monkeys to harvest coconuts.
Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram (วัดสวนโมกขพลาราม) – Suan Mokkh's founder, the late Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, was highly respected both locally and internationally. His "back to basics" form of Buddhism, mirroring that led by the Buddha's earliest disciples more than 2,500 years ago, attracted many Buddhist monks and lay devotees from many countries.
Phra Borommathat Chaiya (พระบรมธาตุไชยา) – Constructed along Mahayana Buddhist's beliefs of the 7th Century, the great chedi is reputedly the best preserved Srivijaya artwork in Thailand. The stone chedi has 3 receding tiers, each of which are decorated with small stupas. The Buddha's relics are enshrined inside the chedi.
Wat Wiang, Wat Kaeo, and Wat Long (วัดเวียง วัดแก้ว และวัดหลง) – These 3 temples are supposedly contemporaries of Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya. The seated Buddha statue protected by naga, made in 1183, and a sand stone, Chaiya-styled, Buddha statue were found at Wat Wiang. Wat Kaeo and Wat Long have Chaiya-styled brick chedi on indented square bases.
Phumriang Village (หมู่บ้านพุมเรียง) – This Muslim fishing village is famed for its hand-woven silk cloth in red, yellow and black. Buddhist Thais in the village weave hats from leaves.
Namtok Vibhavadis (น้ำตกวิภาวดี) – This petite waterfall enjoys bucolic surroundings and attracts locals on weekends.
Wat Khao Suwan Pradit(วัดเขาสุวรรณประดิษฐ์) – This temple was founded by Luang Pho Choi, one of southern Thailand's most revered Buddhist ecclesiastics. The hilltop 45-metre pagoda contains Buddha relics and commands striking coastal views of Ban Don district.
Rock Fish Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์ปลาหิน) – This museum was established in 1992 by Mr. Kitti Sin-udom, an old fisherman who spent more than 10 years in stone carving work. More than 1,000 lifelike sculptures of marine fish found in the Gulf of Thailand are on display.
Khao Sok National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก) – As part of the largest moist evergreen forest in southern Thailand, the park is rich with diverse flora including certain families of lotus, white palm, and fern. Khao Sok is also one of the best bird-watching spots in Thailand. Attractions in the park include:
Ratchaprapha (Rajjaprabha) Dam - The completion of this dam in 1988 gave birth to a huge inland lake of about 168 square kilometres, which is adorned with hundreds of islands and islets
Tham Nam Thalu – The trail to this cavfe is physically demanding.
Tang Nam – Streams chiseled across 2 ridges create this striking gorge. Many people came to pay respect to this place, around which the venerable Buddhadasa Bhikkhu's ashes were traditionally showered.
Namtok Than Sawan – This scenic waterfall is 3 kilometres from Tang Nam.
Namtok Sip Et Chan – This 11-tier waterfall originates from Bang Len canal. The first level is largest and most picturesque.
San Yang Roi Trail – This 2-kilometre trail begins at the park headquarters and runs along the mountain shoulder past streams, waterfalls, and moist evergreen forest. A trail to a rarely seen plant called Bua Phut at Bang Luk Chang Mountain.
Khlong Phanom National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติคลองพนม) – High limestone mountains connected with Khao Sok National Park. Attractions in the park include Kiriwong and Chong Yung waterfalls and several caves full of stalactites and stalagmites.
Kaeng Krung National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติแก่งกรุง) – Mountainous area covered by fertile moist evergreen forests, where some rare and endangered species such as tree ferns can be found. Attractions in the park include hot springs, Bang Hoi Waterfall and Khlong Pa Waterfall.
Tai Rom Yen National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติใต้ร่มเย็น) – The 425 square kilometre forest areas in Kanchanadit, Ban Na San and Wiang Sa were designated q national park in 1991. The mountains of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range are mostly covered with moist evergreen forest and exotic and rare flora and fauna. Attractions in the park include:
Namtok Tat Fa – A perennial 13-level waterfall is the highest in Surat Thani. The 4th level is most attractive with its 80 m cliff.
Tham Khamin or Tham Men – Exotic stalagmites and stalactites in this cave. The walkway is well-lit and fitted with st
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