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Surat thani province

General information about Surat Thani province The largest province of the South, Surat Thani was once a provincial capital of the 10th century Indonesian Srivijaya Empire, and now covers an area of approximately 13,000…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Na Muang Waterfall

Located approximately 11 kilometers to the south of Na Thon Bay is the medium-sized waterfall that flows from a steep cliff, approximately 40 meters…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Khao Tha Phet Wildlife

The Center is located approximately 6 kilometers from the Surat City. Covering an area of 2,906 rai or 4.65 square kilometers, the Center is…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Khao Sok National Park

This virgin rainforest dotted by limestone mountain ranges and rugged high cliffs was established as a national park in 1980. The poised limestone mountains…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Chaiya National Museum

Adjacent to Phra Borom That Chaiya is a charming petite museum. Consisting of two buildings, the museum features prehistoric and historic artifacts in the…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Folklore Museum

road of Wat Kaew (or Wat Long), the museum features numerous interesting historical objects. They include Bone China, pottery, shadow puppets, old instruments and…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Phra Borom That Chaiya

Situated approximately 4 kilometers northeast of Suan Mokkh, or approximately 54 kilometers north of the provincial capital, this ancient chedi houses Buddha relics, which…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram

Commonly known as Suan Mokkh (Garden of Liberation), the modern forest monastery was founded in 1959by the late Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, one of Thailand’s…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Khao Suwan Pradit

Luang Pho Choi, one of southern Thailands’ most revered Buddhist monks, founded this monastery. The 45-meter hilltop pagoda contains Buddha relics brought from Wat…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Khao Tham

Located on the hilltop of Khao Kao Haeng, Mu 1, Bang Tai Sub-district, the monastery is ideal for meditation amidst the unspoiled nature. Foreigners…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Maduea Wan

Apart from beaches, sand and sea, Ko Pha-ngan also has cultural attractions such as Wat Maduea Wan, located at Mu 3, where the replica…

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