Surat Thani ( สุราษฎร์ธานี )

Surat Thani name itself means "City of the Good People". The province located on the east coast of the Thailand and about 645 km from Bangkok, next from Chumphon and it is the largest province in Southern province. Surat Thani is well known as the city of Thousand Islands which locates in the coast in the Gulf of Thailand. The famous islands for tourist are Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan , Koh Tao and nowadays become perfect for the vacationers around the world. In addition, Surat Thani is perfect and has various type of  tourist attraction such as mountains , caves and waterfalls. Mostly local people in the province are agriculturist ( palm oil, rubber, coconut, and fruits). The local rambutan is one of best favor of Thai rambutan in the Thailand.

Boundary

North boarder are Chomphon and Ranong
South boarder are Nakhon Si thammarat and Krabi
East boarder Gulf of thailand and Nakhon Sithammarat
Westboarder are Phang Nga and Ranong

Travel to Surat Thani , Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan

By car

It is very convenient to drive from Bangkok to Surat Thani. Take Highway No4. direct to Phetchaburi , Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon. At Chumphon change to Highway No. 41 and Highway No. 401 direct to Surat Thani. The information about Thai car hire.

Bangkok

↓ Highway No. 4

Phetchaburi

↓ Highway No. 4

Prachuap Khiri Khan

↓ Highway No. 4

Chumphon,

↓ Highway No. 4

Surat Thani

 

By Train

Using train from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong Station) to Surat Thani train station spends time from 10.50 hr- 11.22 hr depend on type of train. The trip takes approximately 12-13 hours. Phun Phin station is 12 km away from downtown, the visitor can use bus, taxi or mini van in from of the station to downtown or ferry port ( Donsak or Tapi ). Check time and price on table below. You can download train time table or contact call center 1690

Remark

Visitor who want to go to Samui Island , recommend to take train route Bangkok – Kantang ( Trang). Train Line no 167, depart from Hua Lamphong Station at 18.20 pm and arrive Phun Phin station at 6.10 am. Express train line 85 route Bangkok - Nakhon Si Thammarat depart from Hua Lamphong Station at 19.15 pm and arrive Phun Phin station at 7.09 am.

Rapid train ( time approximately 11.22 hr.)

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 658 baht
lower bed 728 baht

Bogie Second Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 458 baht
Lower bed 508 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage 358 baht

Bogie Third Class Carriage 217 baht

Special express train ( time approximately 10.50 hr.)
Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 1179 baht
lower bed 1379 baht

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 758 baht
lower bed 848 baht

Express train ( time approximately 11.19 hr.)
Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 1139 baht
lower bed 1339 baht

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 698 baht
lower bed 768 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage sit 398 baht

Bogie Third Class Carriage 257 baht

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By Plane

There are 3 airlines operating service route from Bangkok to Surat Thani airport Thai airways and cheap Thai airline Nok Air and Thai Airasia. Traveling time is approximately 70 minutes.

 

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Koh Samui destination

There are 2 airlines operate service route from Bangkok to Samui Island Thai airways and cheap Thai airline Bangkok airways . Traveling time is approximately 1.05-1.30 hr depend on flight.

Koh Samui or Koh Pha Ngan destination

Mostly of Thai people fly from Bangkok to Surat airport instead of direct flight to Samui Island to avoid expensive price. Passenger who travels from Bangkok to Surat Thani airport can buy the ticket from reservation desk at the airport. Normally the ticket will sell inclusive both bus or van transfer and ferry or speedboat together.

• Raja ferry co, Ltd operates service from Donsak port -Koh Phangan Route about 2 hours 30 minutes.
• Raja ferry co, Ltd operates service from Donsak port to Koh Samui(Lipa Noi ) about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Lompraya speed Boat co, Ltd operates service from Tapi port to Samui or Phan Ngan Island. Traveling time from Tapi port to Samui Island is approximately 45 minutes.

Information for Raja ferry co, Ltd . Tel : +66 2 277-4488

Information for Lompraya co, Ltd .Tel +662629 2569-70

 

By Bus

From Bangkok The transport company operating daily buses from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal) to Surat Thani , Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan. Ticket reservation contact no +662422-4444, +662262-3456. call center 1490

Bus no 62 Bangkok – Surat Thani – Kanom ( Nakhon Si Thammarat )

20.00 pm VIP Bus 32 seats

19.00 pm Bus 40 seats

 

Bus no 991 Bangkok – Koh Samui

07.30 am ,19.00 pm ,19.30 pm and 20.20 pm VIP Bus 24 seats

19.00 pm and 20.00 pm Bus 40 seats

07.00 am ,18.30 pm ,19.30 pm and 20.15 pm Bus 46 seats

 

Bus no 991 Bangkok – Koh Pha Ngan

19.50 pm Bus 24 seats

19.30 pm Bus 40 seats

19.00 pm Bus 46 Seats

 

Bus no 991 Bangkok ( mo chit 2 bus terminal ) – Koh Samui

07.15 am and 19.15 pm VIP Bus 24 seats

18.15 pm Bus 46 seats

 

In addition, The are many private Thailand vip bus company  also operatin route between Bangkok (Southern Bus Terminal ) – Surat Thani for instance ;

Sombat Tour Co, Ltd

Contatc in Bangkok +662-8946050-1 and +662-8946008

Bus no 993 Bangkok- Surat Thani

07.30 am, 15.30 pm and 19.30 pm Air condition bus

 

Bus no 991 Bangkok – Koh Samui

07.30 am , 109.00 am , 9.30 pm, 09.00 am and 20.30 pm Air condition bus

08.00 am , 09.00 am, 19.00 pm and 20.00 pm VIP Bus 32 seats

 

Nakornsri Romyen Tour Co., Ltd

Contact in Bangkok +662-894-6154 and +662-894-6155

Bus no 993 Bangkok – Surat Thani

07.00 am and 19.30 pm Air condition Bus

 

Bus no 981 Bangkok – Surat Thani – Nakhon Si Thammarat

Depart 07:00 am Arrive 16:00 pm Bus 44 seats

Depart 13:50 pm Arrive 22:50 pm Bus 44 seats

Depart 18:00 pm Arrive 03:00 am Bus 44 seats

Depart 18:50 pm Arrive 03:50 am VIP Bus 24 seats

Depart 19:30 pm Arrive 03:30 am Bus 38 seats

Depart 19:50 pm Arrive 04:50 am VIP Bus 24 seats

 

Nakornsriracha Tour Co, Ltd

Contact in Bangkok +662-885-9608-9 and +662-8946220

Bus no 993 Bangkok – Surat Thani

07.30 am ,19.30 pm and 20.10 pm VIP Bus 24 seats and 32 seats

 

Srisuthep Tour Co, Ltd

Contact in Bangkok +662-884-5599 and +662-884-7252-3

Bus no 981 Bangkok – Nakhon Si Thammarat- Kan

Bus no 62 Bangkok – Surat Thani - Kanom

 

Sappaisal tour Co., Ltd

Contact in Bangkok +662-8849584

Bus no 62 Bangkok – Kanom ( Nakhon Si Thammarat )

 

Bus no 993 Bangkok – Surat Thani

Depart 07:40 am – arrive 15:40 pm

Depart 19:50 pm - arrive 03:50 am

Depart 20:10 pm – arrive 04:10 am

 

Bus Express Co., Ltd

Contact in Bangkok +662-894-6101-3

Bus no 993 Bangkok – Surat Thani

Depart 09:20 am arrive 18:20 pm

Depart 19:30 pm arrive 04:30 am

Depart 21:20 pm arrive 06:20 am

 

Route Surat Thani , Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan to Bangkok

The transport company

Contact in Surat Thani +6677-200032

Bus no 993 Surat Thani

Depart 09.00 am Air condition Bus 4 seats

 

Bus no 991 Koh Samui – Bangkok

Depart 07.30 am ,15.30 pm ,16.30 pm and 17.30 pm VIP Bus 24 seats

 

Bus no 991 Koh Pha Ngan – Bangkok

Depart 17.00 pm VIP Bus 24 Seats

Depart 17.30 pm Air condition Bus 40 seats

 

Sombat Tour Co, Ltd

Contact in Surat Thani +6677-273666 and +6677-281110

Bus no 993 Surat Thani- Bangkok

Depart 08.00 am and19.15 pm Air condition Bus

Depart 19.30 pm and 19.40 pm VIP Bus

 

Bus no 991 Koh Samui – Bangkok

Depart 07.30 am Air condition Bus

Depart 15.30 pm VIP Bus 32 seats

 

Krung Siam Tour Co., Ltd

Contact in Surat Thani +6677-286506 and +6677-272506

Bus no 993 Surat Thani- Bangkok

Depart 09.15 am ,19.15 pm and 19.30 pm

 

Chokanan tour Co., Ltd

Contact in Surat Thani +6677-273050 , +6677-281439 and +6677-437332

Bus no 993 Surat Thani – Bangkok

 

Sappaisal tour Co., Ltd

Contact in Surat Thani +6677-200846

Bus no 62 Kanom ( Nakhon Si Thammarat ) - Bangkok

 

Nakornsri Romyen Tour Co., Ltd

Contact in Surat Thani +662-894-6154 and +662-894-6155

Bus no 993 Surat Thani - Bangkok

 

Bus Express Co., Ltd

Contact in Surat Thani +6681-628-6513 and +6687-463-7677

Bus no 993 Surat Thani - Bangkok

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Songkhla ( Place to Visit )

Simila beach is a famous destination and located at the north of Songkhla Lake next from Laem Son Onn. The beach stretches long to Laem Simila to the south of the beach. The character of the beach is beautiful white sand beach, the water was not very deep and suitable for swimming and become relaxing place for the visitors. In addition, it is a great viewpoint for the famous mice and rat islands. The major landmark of the beach is the Golden Mermaid statue, a prominent symbol of Songkhla.

How to go to Samila Beach
Samila Beach is located only 2.5 km away downtown.

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Sai Kaew Beach This is one of the most beautiful beaches for scenic coastline with long sandy beach approximately 3 kilometers and ideal for swimming. It is peace and wonderful natural from pine trees parallel along the beach and good to make overnight stay.

How to go to Sai Kaew Beach

Sai Kaew Beach is located in the Singha Nakhon sub district, Songkhla, about 7 km away from the city of Songkhla Visitors can use Highway no. 408 cross Tinnasulanon Bridge to Singha Nakhon and turn right to the beach at Km no 153.

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Koh Yo is a large island in Songkhla Lake for history of Songkhla  residence for more than 100 years. Most of the Island is hills and mountains about 10-151 meters Stretches from north to south, the highest is about 151 meters. The island is a popular day trip and become popular since Tinnasulanon Bridge linking the north and south sides of the lake with length 2.6 kilometers (1.5 miles) and its Thailand's longest bridge.

 

Koh Yo is well known for tourism and popular with shoppers who like the rich cotton fabric produced as well as a wide variety of seafood products. Another tourist attraction is 2 temples Khao Bo temple in the north of the island and Laem Po temple in the south which show the interesting of local culture, and a museum in the north end of the island as the visitor can find the exhibition of religious art, beads, pottery, textiles and a number of other fascinating subjects. It is worth for you to visit Koh Yo once for your trip in Songkhla.

 

 

How to go to Koh Yo

Koh Yo is located in Songkhla Lake about 20 km away from downtown which easy access from Highway no 407 and turn left to Highway no 4083. Drive straight to the Singha Nakhon district and cross island Tinsulanonda. Bridge to the island.

Hat Yai district is a center for trade , investment including head quarter office sectors of business and services including finance, communications, transportation, travel industry in the South of Thailand. The city has some part in border with Malaysia as well as it become shopping paradise for shoppers as IT , electricappliances , cameras and watches at Kim Yong or Suntisook Market. Place market. In addition, Thai, Malay, western and Chinese cuisine can easily be found in Hat Yai including many choices of accommodations service available for traveler. Due to the strict rules on alcohol, indecency and homosexuality, many Malays cross the border each day in order to visit the bars. Nowadays, Hat Yai becomes an attractive and busy city in south of Thailand.

 

Attraction place in Hat Yai

Hat Yai Municipal Park The park is a major attraction for visiting Hat Yai, locate on Kanchanawanit Road approximately 6 km from Hat yai downtown. The park is full of beautiful flowering plants, with a pavilion in the middle of the pond and food stalls. The visitor can enjoy views over Hat Yai and the surrounding hills as well as across to the sea in the distance. Another attraction for the park are the Brahman shrine which is located on the top of the hill and the jade statue of Guan-yin (Chinese Goddess) at the foot of the hill.

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Wat Hat Yai Nai is located on Phetchakasem Road and well known for the attractive of large reclining Buddha measuring 35 metres long , 15 metres tall and 10 metres wide. The Buddha is named Phra Phuttha Hattha Mongkhon, has an interesting face, giving different expressions depending on the angle you look from and believe that this large Buddha is the third largest reclining Buddha in the world. This is the one of the center point for Buddhists from nearby province, Bangkok as well as visitors from Malaysia and Singapore.

 

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Tone Nga Chang Waterfall  The waterfall is beautiful and very famous of the southern province. It has 7 tier waterfalls which The third most famous for the reason the water split into two lines like ivory. The waterfall is located on Tone Nga Chang national wildlife park and the visitor is possible to trekking distance more than 1 km from first to 7 tiers.

How to go to Tone Nga Chang Waterfall 

The visitor can use Hat Yai - Rattaphum road and drive until Kilometer no 13, then drive for the distance 13 km to the waterfall.


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Trang ( Place to Visit )

Koh Mook The name of Koh Mook may not well know as Morakot Cave (Emerald Cave) as the cave is the most attraction place for visitors for journey to Trang. Koh Mook is a large island with surrounding with many small islands, however it is the trird rank large island in Trang sea taken care by Had Chao Mai National Park and Koh Libong. The island is well known of high cliffs coast, beautiful beach with untouched natural surrounding. The people who live in the island are Muslim who earn living by fishing. growing para rubber and coconut trees

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Emerald Cave (Morakot Cave ) is located on the west side of Koh Mook and become one of the fantastic place to visit in Thailand. The cave can be reaching only by boat and has an entrance on the bottom of high-rising cliffs which is narrow but wide enough ( not more than 10 m ) for boats to pass through during low tide about and 80 m long . Most of the visitors prefer to swim one by one into the entrance cave, after pass to the other side the reflection of the sea create the emerald color from the sunlight of the midday will straight through the mouth of the funnel.

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How to go to Koh Mook

The island is about 9 km from Kuan Tung Ku Pier ,the North West of Hat Chao Mai National Park. The visitors can use boat service from Kuan Tung Ku Pier and about 40 baht charge per person. It takes about 30 min to Koh Mook and you need to rent a long tail boat to Morakot Cave( about 100 baht per person). Another way is to rent the boat from Pak Meng Pier straight to Morakot Cave at Koh Muk. The rate is 1800 baht/day talking about 40 minutes.

 

Koh Ngai is one of the attractions of Trang sea, The island is actually located in Krabi province as same as Rok Island. Koh Ngai is located only 12 kilometers from Koh Lanta, Krabi and 15 kilometers from Pak Meng Pier, Trang Province. The visitor can take the trip from Pak Meng pier easier.

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Koh Ngai is close to other attractions of the Trang Sea, just 1.5 kilometers away from Koh Mar, just 3 kilometers from Koh Chuek. Koh Ngai has measure about 4*2 kilometers with white sand beach, fantastic corral and the coast is covered by coconut palms.

How to go to Koh Ngai

The visitors can use Speed ​​Boat service operating daily from Pak Meng. It will take a trip from Pak Meng Pier - Koh Ngai about 20 minutes.

 

Koh Rok  Rok Island has long beaches with white sandy. The island is suitable for tourist who looking for quite and romantic natural. This is a fine swimming area while it is perfect coral reef and under water world. The island is taken care under Lanta National park as same as Koh Ngai but is the last tourist destination boundary of Trang Sea. Koh Rok comprises two islands namely Koh Rok and Nok and Koh Rok Nai. The distance between the two islands is about 250 m cut across by the water channel while the two sandy beaches of each island confront each other as a beautiful sunset point.

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How to go to Koh Rok 

By public boat of Libong Travel (package) leaving Pak Meng Pier at 09.00 hr and departing Koh Rok at 14.00 hr. It takes about 2.30 hours between Koh Rok and Pak Meng Pier. There is also the package tour from Saladan Pier at Koh Lanta to Koh Rok by speedboats or long tail boat. It takes about 1.30 hours by long tail boats.

 

Koh Kradan is one of the most beautiful island in Trang and most of the island belongs to Hat Chao Mai National Park. The powdery white beach and crystal-clear water that permits a great view of the coral reef underneath that stretches from the beach's northern end to the coast are attractive for all visitors. A variety of colorful fish inhabit the shallow water corals making the site perfect for snorkeling.

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How to go to Koh Rok 

Koh Kradan is to the west of Koh Muk and Koh Libong. Visitors can take a boat from Pak Meng Pier to Koh Kradan. The trip takes 1.30 hours.

 

Chao Mai National Park covers Kantang district and Sikao District of Trang province.  The national park is famous tropical Rain Forest, Lime stone Forest, Beach Forest and Mangrove Forest. The marine ecosystem is Coral reef and is included in 137 square  kilometers of sea. The sea area has some 8 kinds of sea grass Between Koh Muk and Koh Yong Ling which provides a home to Dugong which may be the last group of Dungong in Thailand. The national park consist of various attractions Chang Lang Beach, San Beach, Pak Meng Beach ,Yao Beach, Yong Ling Beach, Chao Mai Beach. Moreover, there are 7 other islands in the Trang Sea for which the park is responsible. They are Ko Muk, Ko Kradan, Ko Chuak, Ko Pling, Ko Waen, Ko Meng, and Ko Chao Mai.

How to go to Chao Mai National Park

From Trang province take highway no 4046 (Trang - Sikao) to Highway no 30, turn left to local Highway No. 4162 to Pak Meng Beach, distance about 40 kilometers. At Pak Meng Beach, turn left and follow along the beach road, about 7 kilometers to the Hat Chao Mai National Park. Total distance 47 kilometers.

 

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Ranong ( Place to Visit )

Hot Springs and Raksawarin Arboretum is a top tourist   destination in Ranong province. The hot spring consist of 3 pools which the temperature of the water about 65 degrees Celsius and suitable for drinking and bathing. Surrounding the hot springs is a deep shaded forest called 'Raksawarin', where resting pavilions and wash rooms have been provided for the visitor's comfort.

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How to go to Hot Springs and Raksawarin Arboretum

Located about 2 kilometers east of the provincial office

Laem Son National Park is located on ​​the Andaman coast, 45 km from south of Ranong, including over 60 km of coastline in both Ranong and Phang Nga Provinces, 2 archipelagoes and 8 islands. Bang Ben beach is the head quarter of the park which has long and wide stretch beach, backed by shady casuarinas and unspoiled of natural. The tourist attractions such as Laem Son beach is away from Bang Ben beach about 4 km to the North. It is a good peaceful spot and good for bird watching. Visitors can manage the boat trip out to many islands around such as Ko Khang Khao and Ko Kam Yai. 

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How to go to Laem Son National Park

Take highway no. 4 from Ranong province direct to Kapur district distance of 46 km. At km. no 657 ( Muang Kluang Sub-district) turn right into the Nation Park. (Bang Ben beach ), a distance of about 10 km

Remark
November - April is the best time to visit Laem Son National Park.

Ko Kod Kra (kew Kra)  is located in Thap Lamu sub district Km no. 545 of highway, 66 kilometers from Ranong downtown, this area is the narrowest point of Malay Peninsula by the distance between East to West Only 44 km. This is a popular attraction for visitors to take a photo of panoramic view of the Kraburi river which borders Thailand – Burma.



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Ko Kod Kra  is located at km no 545 of High way no.4. Total distance 66 km from Ranon downtown.

Phu Khao Ya (Grass Hill) The hill is completely tress less and   no big tree grows around. In raining season, the hill is covered with lush green grass and in summer will change the color to yellow. It is a popular attraction to visit for local and visitors.

How to go to Phu Khao Ya
Phu Khao Ya is located in Tambon Ngao on Highway No. 4 (Ranong-Phang-nga) about twelve kilometres from downtown Ranong


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Yala ( Place to Visit )

Wat Khuhaphimuk (Wat Na Tham)It is one of the three important temple in South of Thailand as Wat Phra Mahathat ( Nakhon Si Thammarat )  and Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya (Surat Thani ). The temple show the bright history of Buddhism in southern province since the Srivijaya Empire The temple is located in Tambon Na Tham, 8 kilometers from Yala downtown along the route to Iaha district. The name Wat Na Tham means 'A temple in front of a cave’ since this temple has the cave contains an ancient reclining Buddha almost 30m long and the site is believed to have been established in the year 757.

How to get there: temple is 8km from Yala downtown. Visitor can use Hat Yala- Hat Yai ( Songkhla ) bus service and ask the driver to drop off at the Temple. It is a 700m walk from the junction to the temple.

Betong district  is located on the most south of Thailand on Highway 410 and about 140 km  from Yala downtown. It is the gateway  boarder to Malaysia and Singapore. The town is surrounde by high mountains and fantastic atmosphere. The flowers can be grown beautiful all year as the result Betong district has been call 'A Town in the Mist with Beautiful Flowers'.


Attraction plac to visit in Betong

Betong Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Jaroh Patai village, Tanoh Maeroh town about 4 km from Betong district. It is believed that the hot water from hot spring can cure sickness deceases and can hard boil egg in 7 minutes.

Inthasorn Waterfall is located from Betong district 15 km and approximately 2 km from Betong Hot Spring. The waterfall is from the mountain and surrounding with natural forest. It has a small pond and suitable for swimming.

 

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Phuket ( ภูเก็ต )

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand , located on Andaman coast and about 867 kilometers south of Bangkok. Phang Nga province is on the north and the east boarder is Krabi and Phang Nga as well as surround by the Andaman Sea.

 

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Phuket is a top tourist destination in the world with the local natural environment, surrounding by the Andaman Sea, blue-green waters and beautiful coral. The province is one of tourist dreaming to explore the beauty of coral reefs and diving once in their life. Phuket can answer the entire visitor who seeks for perfect beach with Patong, Kata, Karon or Surin and other activities for family vacation as golf or fantastic spa. Wide range of accommodations from budget to very luxury with superb hospitality. The transportation in Phuket is well connect to make a daytrip to others destination nearby, world class islands Pha Nga Bay, PhiPhi or top diving at Similan islands.

 

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By car

Travel from Bangkok to Phuket takes Highway no. 4 via Phetchaburi. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani (or another route can drive to Ranong province until Phang Nga). Drive through Takua Pa , Tai Muang and Ban Khok kloy district of Phang Nga province and finally cross Sarasin Bridge to Phuket . Total distance from bangkok to Phuket about 862 kilometers.

The information about Thai car hire.
Bangkok
↓ Highway No. 4
Phetchaburi
↓ Highway No. 4
Prachuap Khiri Khan
↓ Highway No. 4
Chumphon,
↓ Highway No. 4
Surat Thani ( Ranong )
↓ Highway No. 4
Takua Pa , Tai Muang and Ban Khok kloy district ( Phang Nga )
↓ Sarasin Bridge
Phuket

By Train
There is no train service from Bangkok to Phuket. Visitors can travel by train at Hua Lamphong Station and get off at Phun Phin station in Surat Thani Province and take bus or mini van in front of the station to Phuket destination approximately 160 km (4-5 hr ). The example of private bus service between Phun Phin station to Phuket’s bus terminal is Pantip co, Ltd. Contact no +667727-2230 , +667727-2906. Check time and price on table below. You can download train time table or contact call center 1690



Rapid train ( time approximately 11.22 hr.)
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 658 baht
lower bed 728 baht
Bogie Second Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 458 baht
Lower bed 508 baht
Bogie Second Class Carriage 358 baht
Bogie Third Class Carriage 217 baht
Special express train ( time approximately 10.50 hr.)
Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 1179 baht
lower bed 1379 baht
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 758 baht
lower bed 848 baht
Express train ( time approximately 11.19 hr.)
Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 1139 baht
lower bed 1339 baht
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach 
upper bed 698 baht
lower bed 768 baht
Bogie Second Class Carriage sit 398 baht
Bogie Third Class Carriage 257 baht
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By Plane
All airlines operating daily service route from Bangkok to Phuket international airport Thai airways and cheap Thai airline Nok Air , Thai Airasia, Orient Thai , Bangkok airways and  Phuket Air.
On arrival at Phuket International Airport., travelers can take Various transportation services, including public taxis meter , limousine, minibus and airport bus to Phuket. downtown or hotels. It takes about half an hour, or if you go to the beach takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour depend on destination.

By Bus
From Bangkok The transport company operating daily buses from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal) or Mo chit 2 bus terminal to Phuket, travel approximately 12 hrs. Ticket reservation contact no +662422-4444, +662262-3456. call center 1490
Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal)
Bus no 949 Bangkok - Phuket
Depart time 07.30 am, 17.30 pm , 18.30 pm and 20.00 pm. VIP Bus 32 seats
Depart time 18.30 pm and 19.15 pm Air condition Bus 50 seats
Depart time 06.00 am , 14.00 pm , 18.00 pm and 20.00 pm Air condition Bus 53 seats
Bus no 63 Bangkok – Kuraburi ( Phang Nga ) – Phuket
Depart time 0.50 am and 16.00 pm Air condition Bus 46 seats
Depart time 09.30 am and 21.30 pm Air condition Bus 53 seats

Mo chit 2 bus terminal
Bus no 949 Mo chit 2 ( Bangkok )– Phuket
Depart time 18.25 VIP Bus 24 seats
Depart time 18.45 Air condition Bus 40 seats
In addition, The are many private Thailand vip bus company also operatin route between Bangkok (Southern Bus Terminal ) – Phuket for instance ;

Phuket Travel Service Co., Ltd
Bangkok contact +66885-9025-6
Bus no 946 Bangkok - Phuket
Depart time 06.00 am VIP Bus 36 seats
Depart time 06.30 am VIP Bus 36 seats
Depart time 16.30 pm VIP Bus 36 seats
Depart time 17.00 pm VIP Bus 36 seats
Depart time 17.40 pm VIP Bus 24 seats
Depart time 18.00 pm VIP Bus 36 seats
Depart time 18.30 pm VIP Bus 24 seats
Depart time 18.45 pm VIP Bus 36 seats
Depart time 19.30 pm VIP Bus 24 seats
Depart time 19.30 pm VIP Bus 36 seats


Remark
VIP Bus 24 seats 974 baht
VIP Bus 36 seats 626 baht

Phuket Central Tour Co., Ltd
Bangkok contact no +662- 8946171-2
Bus no 949 Bangkok - Phuket
Depart time 17.50 pm , 18.50 pm and 19.40 pm VIP Bus 24 seats


Bus Express Co., Ltd
Contact in Bangkok +662-894-6101-3
Bus no 949 Bangkok – Phuket
Depart time 06.00 am , 06.30 am , 15.20 pm and 19.00 pm Air condition Bus 45 seats
Bus no 63 Bangkok – Kuraburi ( Phang Nga ) – Phuket
Depart time 06.30 am , 08.25 am , 10.55 am , 12.35 pm , 14.15 pm , 16.20 pm , 17.30 pm , 18.15 pm , and 19.30 pm. Air condition Bus 45 seats


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Trang (ตรัง)

Trang is approximately 828 kilometers from Bangkok, covers the entire 4941 square kilometers. Trang is a province on the Indian Ocean side with about 119 km long of coastal on the west side. Trang Province is one of the important role of logistics and transportation hub to the other large provinces in the southern of Thailand for instance, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Trang has geography that close to Krabi and Phang Nga . However, this small sleep province still has fewer tourists in compare with the others attraction as Phuket or Krabi even Trang tourist  attraction is rich of fantastic natural resource including of 46 islands (Koh Mook and Koh Kradan are among the most visited islands) in the Andaman Sea.

 

Visitors can have experience of large island with sandy beach   for water sport activities or exotic and stunning unique unspoiled natural in the National Park. In addition, the city center also has many tourist attractions. The city is the combination of Western and Chinese culture which can see from Chinese shops style, temples and shrines. It can be said that Trang is an undiscovered jewel province and wonderful places that is a veritable fest for the eyes of the every travelers.

Borders
North : Nakhon Si Thammarat
South : Satun and Indian Ocean
East : Phattalung
West : Krabi and Indian Ocean

 

Travel to Trang

By Train
Using train from Hua Lamphong Station to Trang train station spends time from 15.00-16.00 hr depend on type of train. Check time and price on table below. Or download train time table

Rapid train ( time approximately 16.00 hr.)

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 721 baht
lower bed 791 baht

Bogie Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 521 baht
Lower bed 571 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage 421 baht

Bogie Third Class Carriage 245 baht

Express train ( time approximately 15.00 hr.)

Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 1280 baht
lower bed 1480 baht 

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 761 baht
lower bed 831 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage sit 461 baht

Bogie Third Class Carriage 285 baht

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By Car From Bangkok, take Highway No. 4 Bangkok-Chumphon. At Chumphon change to Highway No. 41 to Surat Thani, Thung Song ( Nakhon Si Thammarat) , Huai Yot ( Trang) and Trang. Total distance is 828 km.  The information about Thai car hire.

Bangkok

↓ Highway no 4

Chumphon

↓ Highway no 41

Surat Thani

↓ Highway no 41
Thung Song ( Nakhon Si Thammarat)

↓ Highway no 41

Huai Yot ( Trang)

↓ Highway no 41

Trang

 

By air
There are 2 cheap Thai airline operate daily service route from Bangkok to Trang airport and Thai airasia and Nok Air.

 

By bus

The visitor can use the transport company bus no 984 ( Bangkok- Trang- Satun) depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal)

Traveling time approximately 12 hr.Ticket reservation contact no +662422-4444, +662262-3456. call center 1490

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Bus no. 984 Bangkok- Trang- Satun

Depart 18.00 pm Bus VIP 24 seats

Bus no. 984 Bangkok- Trang- Satun

Depart 07.00 am Bus 50 seats

Depart 18.30 pm. Bus 50 seats

Depart 17.30 pm. Bus 53 seats

However, Sappaisal tour Co., Ltd private Thailand vip bus company operate route between Bangkok – Trang. Depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal)Please contact customer service for more detail  +662-4355017   , +662-8849584     

Bangkok – Trang

Air condition Bus

Depart 6.45 am. Arrive 18.00 pm.

Depart 19.50 pm. Arrive 07.30 am.

VIP Bus 32 seats

Depart 19.30 pm. Arrive 07.30 am.

VIP Bus 24 seats

Depart 19.00 pm. Arrive 07.00 am.

Trang- Bangkok
Air condition Bus

Depart1 6.30 pm. Arrive 16.00 am.

Depart 17.30 pm. Arrive 05.30 am.

VIP Bus 32 seats

Depart 16.30 pm. Arrive 04.30 am.

Depart 17.00 pm. Arrive 05.00 am.

Depart 17.30 pm. Arrive 05.30 am.

VIP Bus 24 seats

Depart 16.30 pm. Arrive 04.30 am.

Depart 17.00 pm. Arrive 05.00 am.

Depart 17.30 pm. Arrive 05.30 am.

Bus Express Co., Ltd private Thailand vip bus company operate route between Bangkok – Trang - Satun Please contact customer service for more detail    +66 269 6999

 

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Songkhla(สงขลา)

Songkhla is located in southern of Thailand and approximately 950 kms from Bangkok. Songkhla borders on Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatthalung Provinces to the north, Yala and Pattani Provinces to the south, and Satun and Phatthalung Provinces to the west. It is known as important ports and coastal province in south of Thailand. Hat Yai , a district of Songkhla perhaps well known more than the capital itself as it is the center of trading or transportation for the border to neighbor countries Malaysia , ( the States of Kedah and Perlis )or Singapore. Nowadays, Songkhla not only becomes an importance province of economic growth in the southern region, the attraction of fine beach, charming waterfall, unique tradition or cultures which become appreciate for later generations are the ideal decision for the tourist to visit

Travel to Songkhla

By train. Using train from Hua Lamphong Station to Hat Yai junction train station spends time from 13.44 hr- 16.52 hr depend on type of train. Check time and price on table below. Or download train time table

Train time table

Rapid train ( time approximately 16.52 hr.)
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 755 baht
lower bed 825 baht

Bogie Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 555 baht
Lower bed 605 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage 455 baht

Bogie Third Class Carriage 259 baht

Special express train ( time approximately 13.44 hr.) 
Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 1394 baht
lower bed 159 baht

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 855 baht
lower bed 945 baht

information : railway.co.th

 

By Car From Bangkok: take Highway 4 passing Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang , Phatthalung and Songkhla provinces. The total distance is 950 kilometers.

Bangkok

↓ Highway no 4

Prachuap Khiri Khan

↓ Highway no 4

Chumphon

↓ Highway no 4

Surat Thani

↓ Highway no 4

Nakhon Si Thammarat

↓ Highway no 4

Trang

↓ Highway no 4

Phatthalung

↓ Highway no 4

Songkhla

 

By air
There are 4 airlines operating service route from Bangkok to Hat Yai (Songkhla) airport Thai airways and cheap Thai airline Nok Air , Orient Thai and Thai Airasia

 

 

Remark

OX orient thai

DD nok air

FD Air Asia

BKK Suvarnabhumi airport

DMK Donmueang airport

HDY Hat Yai

 

By Bus

From Bangkok: The transport company operating daily buses from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal) to Songkhla and Hat Yai. The journey takes about 13 hours. Ticket reservation contact no +662422-4444, +662262-3456. call center 1490

Bangkok- Hat Yai

Depart 17.00,18.00,19.00,20.00 pm VIP Bus 24 Seats

Depart 17.30 pm VIP Bus 32 Seats

Depart 05.30 am Bus 46 Seats

Bangkok- Songkhla

Depart 18.00pm VIP Bus 24 Seats

Depart 08.00,14.30,19.00 Bus 46 Seats

PIYA TOUR CO.,LTD. private Thailand vip bus company operating daily buses from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal) to Songkhla and Hat Yai.Please contact customer service for more detail +662-894-6330 , +662-894-6331 , +662-894-6332

Bangkok- Hat Yai

Depart 06.00 am Arrive 18.10 pm VIP Bus 24 Seats

Depart 07.50 am Arrive 19.30 pm VIP Bus32 Seats

Depart 19.00 pm Arrive 06.40 am VIP Bus 24 Seats

Depart 20.50 pm Arrive 08.30 am VIP Bus32 Seats

Bangkok- Songkhla- Hat Yai

Depart 07.30 am Arrive 19.30 pm VIP Bus32 Seats

Bangkok- Songkhla

Depart 16.30 pm Arrive 06.00 am VIP Bus32 Seats

Depart 20.10 pm Arrive 09.40 am VIP Bus 24 Seats

Bangkok- Padang Besar( Songkhla)

Depart 18.20 pm Arrive 06.35 am VIP Bus32 Seats

 

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Ranong (ระนอง)

 

Ranog is located on the coastal of the Andaman Sea and about 570 km from Bangkok. The geography of the province shared border with Myanmar and has narrow shape stretch from north to south. The longest is about 25 km and 169 km in wide as the narrowest is only 9 km. In addition, Ranong contains various natural attractions from a mountainous and heavily forest, long beautiful sandy beaches, 62 islands, famous hot springs and unspoiled mangrove forests.

 

 

Borders
North - Borders to Chumphon and Myanmar.
South- Borders to Surat Thani and Phang Nga.
East- Borders to Chumphon.
West - Borders Ko Song (Myanmar) and Indian Ocean.

 

Travel to Ranong

By train. There are no Train service from Bangkok to Ranong. However, Visitors can use train from Hua Lamphong Station to Chumphon train station spends time from 6.50 hr- 9.12 hr depend on type of train and transfer from Chumphon to Ranong by van. On arrival at Chumphon train station, visitors need to take bus to Chumphon- Ranong van station which is not far from train station. The first van depart from 06.00 am and last van is 17.00 pm. The ticket price is 120 baht. Ranong is approximately 120 km from Chumphon and spend about 2 hrs by road. Information for van from Chumphon to Ranong +6677833792

Check time and price on table below. Or download train time table

Train time table
Rapid train ( time approximately 9.12 hr.)
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 580 baht
lower bed 650 baht

Bogie Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 400 baht
Lower bed 450 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage 300 baht

Special express train ( time approximately 6.50 hr.) 
Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 1034 baht
lower bed 1234 baht

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 680 baht
lower bed 770 baht

Express train ( time approximately 7.10 hr.)

Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 994 baht
lower bed 1194 baht 

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 620 baht
lower bed 690 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage sit 340 baht
information : www.railway.co.th

By Car From Bangkok, take Highway No. 4 Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan , Chumphon and Ranong. Total distance of 780 km. The information about Thai car hire.

Bangkok

↓ Highway no.4

Phetchaburi

↓ Highway no.4

Prachuap Khiri Khan

↓ Highway no.4

Chumphon

↓ Highway no.4

Ranong

By Air

There is Happy Air cheap Thai airline operating from Bangkok to Ranong 2 flights per week on Friday and Sunday.

 

By Bus

The visitor can use the transport company from Bangkok- Ranong depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal). Ticket reservation contact no +66 2422-4444 call center 1490

VIP Bus 24 seats Depart 20.00 pm. 666 Baht

VIP Bus 40 seats Depart 20.30 pm.428Baht

However, Chokanan tour Co., Ltd private Thailand vip bus company operate route between Bangkok – Ranong. Depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal) Please contact customer service for more detail +662894 6300-2,

+6681-970 0492

VIP Bus 38 seats Depart 09.00 am. 428 Baht

VIP Bus 24 seats Depart 21.00 pm. 666 Baht

VIP Bus 32 seats Depart 21.00 pm. 500 Baht

VIP Bus 38 seats Depart 20.20 pm. 428 Baht

Nivamit tour Co., Ltd private Thailand vip bus company operate route between Bangkok – Ranong. Depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal) Please contact customer service for more detail +662894 6115,

+6689-474 0844

VIP Bus 38 seats Depart 09.00 am. 428 Baht

VIP Bus 24 seats Depart 21.00 pm. 666 Baht

VIP Bus 32 seats Depart 21.00 pm. 500 Baht

VIP Bus 38 seats Depart 20.20 pm. 428 Baht

 

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Satun ( Place to Visit )

Tarutao National Park is the first marine national park in Thailand which surrounding of 50 Islands. Two large group of Island are Tarutao and Mu Ko Adang - Rawi. Tarutao National Park is well known for its history and natural attractions of rain forest, fantastic bay, with beautiful white sand beaches. The waters are shallow and rich of deep coral reef and colorful fish species as it is home to dolphins and sea turtles, while whales and dugongs, although rare, have also been spotted. In year 1982, UNESCO announced Tarutao National Park is World Heritage of ASEAN (ASEAN Heritage Parks and Reserves) Tarutao National Park is a unique tourist destination with various great interests as Koh Kai has a natural stone arch spanning between sand and water. Koh Lipe has been called Maldives of Thailand or white and crystal water with full of coral reefs around the island of Koh Ravi is ideal for snorkeling. As the result, Tarutao National Park still has many attractions to show for every visitor.

 

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Remark

The best time for visit is from November 16 to May 15 of each year.

Getting There

Ferry boats depart regularly from Pak Bara, 60 km. northwest of Satun town, taking 1-2 hours for the journey. Boats may also be hired from the piers at Ko Nok, Tammalang and Chebilang.

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Koh Adang and Koh Rawi and are located close together and comes to naming as the twin islands. It is rich of natural resources for tourism, clear waters as very appreciate for underwater world with beautiful coral reef and small or large fishes. On the Beach side is the green forest which is home of the elite and it is the panoramic view of the sea islands as far as to the Malaysian border. In Addition, this point is the perfect place for seeing the sunrise and sunset.

Remark

The best time for visit is from November 16 to May 15 of each year.

Getting There

The boat leaves from Pak Bara Pier at 10.30 am and will stop at the Tarutao National Park before traveling to Koh Adang and Koh Lipe island . The boat will return from Koh Lipe at 09.00 am of next day, the boat price for return is 800 Baht.

 

Koh Lipe is one of island in Tarutao National park in the southern of Andaman sea, 45km from Trutao island and 62 km from Pak Bara pier . Lipe is the center of the tourist of the national park as it is the stop point of the boat from Pak Bara pier in the evening. It is white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters make it a perfect destination for a beach holiday. There are 3 main beaches on Koh Lipe, all within 15 minutes walking distance. The tourist is possible to make one day trip around the islands group as each island is nearby islands such as Koh Adang, Koh Rawi, Koh Hin Ngam Island and end up the trip to Koh Lipe in the evening before depart to Satun in next day.

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