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Surat Thani is known to tourist as the "gateway to the South of Thailand". Virtually every tourist area is readily accessible as Surat Thani serves as the transportation hub to Koh Samui Island, Koh Phangan Island, Koh Tao Island, Krabi, and Phuket. Areas further south such as Hat Yai and Trang are ... accessible. See a map of Surat Thani.
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Geographic [C]haracteristics of Surat Thani are high plateau and mountains covered with valuable woodforest to the west and low basins in the central and eastern seashore area. There are a tremendous number of islands along the coast and two major rivers: the Tapi River and Phum Duang River. It is administratively divided into 18 Amphoes and 1 King Amphoe i.e., Amphoe Muang, Ban Na San, Ban Ta Khun, Chaiya, Don Sak, Kanchanadit, Khian Sa, Khiri Ratthanikhom, Koh Phangna, Koh Samui, Phanom, Phrasaeng, Phunphin, Tha Chana, Tha Chang, Wiang Sa, Ban Na Doem, Chai Buri and King Amphoe Wiphawadi.
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Monkey Schools There are two monkey schools in Surat Thani: one is located in Amphoe Kanchanadit, some 13 kms. from Surat Thani along Highway No. 401 and the other is at Ban Khlong Sai, Amphoe Tha Chang, some 35 kms. along Highway No. 41. Visitors are advised to contact travel agents for full details.
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Surat Thani School is a government school located in Southern Thailand. With a total student enrollment of 3,391 it is ranked the best school in the province of Surat Thani and a top School in the South of Thailand. The English Program is a subdivision of Surat Thani school and has approximately 300 students enrolled in its program.
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T[H]e largest southern province, Surat Thani is steeped in history as part of the Srivijaya empire with ancient Chaiya a key city. A must-visit spot is Phra Boromthat Chaiya, with its authentic Srivijaya architecture. Its beautiful 1,200-year-old chedi contains relics of the Buddha, while the nearby national museum contains statues and artifacts discovered in Chaiya.
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Surat Thani is a gateway to the islands of Thailand's eastern coast: Ko Samui, Ko Tao (great for scuba diving), and Ko Pha Ngan and ... the natural beauty of the Khao Sok National Park. Though large it has a low density of 7-Elevens and so on. There are many Chinese temples. There are also many good restaurants and bars in this city which normally go unnoticed by foreign visitors.
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