Surat Thani
Known in Thai as ‘City of Good People’, Surat Thani was once the seat of the ancient Srivijaya empire. Today, this typical Thai town is a busy transport hub moving cargo and people around the country. Travelers rarely linger here as they make their way to the popular islands of Ko Samui, Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao, but it's a great stop if you enjoy real Thai working cities, good southern street food and nosing around colorful Chinese temples and shopfronts.
©Daniel Machacek/Shutterstock
Trusted Partner
Dreaming of Surat Thani? Protect your trip
Travel with confidence. Protect your trip and your wallet.
We don’t represent World Nomads, we receive a fee from quotes using this link. This is not a recommendation to buy travel insurance.
Book your Thailand trip with Lonely Planet Journeys
See Thailand how it's meant to be seen
Planned by local experts and tailored to you, Lonely Planet Journeys handles the logistics so you can just enjoy the trip. Tell us what you want and we'll build your Thailand itinerary from scratch, or browse our bookable trips to get inspired.
Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.
in partnership with getyourguide
Book popular activities in Surat Thani
Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.