Surat Thani Tourism, Surat Thani Thailand
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Surat Thani Fast Facts
- State: Surat Thani
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- Population: 128,179
- Religions: Buddhism
- Area: 68.97 sq km
- Language: Thai, English
- Best Season: All Year
- Weather: 28C - 38C
- Clothing: Normal
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Surat Thani, Thailand Overview
Surat Thani is a city in Amphoe Mueang Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. It is the capital of the province Surat Thani.
Suran Thani is near the mouth of the river Tapi on the Gulf of Thailand. The city offers no major tourist attractions in itself, and is thus mainly known to tourists as a transfer to the nearby popular Ko Samui island. It forms the regional commercial center, with a seaport dealing in the main products of the province, rubber and coconuts.
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Surat Thani, Thailand History
The city received its name, which means City of Good People, by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in 1915. The name was given to the city due to the intense devotion of the locals to Buddhism. Previously the city was known as Bandon, meaning Village on higher ground. The name of the city is taken from the Indian city Surat, situated in Gujarat, on the coast of Indian river Tapi. King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) gave this name to his city as he was impressed with the Indian city.