Surat Thani
Few places in Surat Thani Province have a history as closely tied to maritime trade as Surat Thani. Set on the Tapi River in southern Thailand, the city developed as a river port with connections to the Gulf of Thailand; its earlier name, Bandon, reflects that waterfront identity. King Vajiravudh gave the city its present name in 1915, drawing on the Indian city of Surat; Surat Thani means “City of Good People.” The low-lying urban area follows the river toward its broad estuary, while the wider province includes the historic Chaiya district, associated with the Srivijaya period. Today, Surat Thani remains the provincial capital and a working southern Thai city whose riverfront, markets and transport links serve communities across the region.
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Surat Thani is best known within southern Thailand for serving as the mainland transport hub for Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. The provincial capital stands on the Tapi River, whose lower course reaches the Gulf of Thailand east of the city. It is an important practical stop for journeys between Bangkok, the Gulf islands and the Andaman coast, with road, rail and air links serving the wider province. Surat Thani was formerly called Bandon; King Vajiravudh, or Rama VI, gave it its present name in 1915, inspired by the Indian city of Surat. Markets and riverside streets lend the centre the purposeful character of a working southern Thai city. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Surat Thani relates to the Gulf of Thailand and the southern peninsula.
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Surat Thani Province is best known within Thailand for the Gulf of Thailand islands of Ko Samui and Ko Pha-ngan. On the mainland, the Tapi River passes through Surat Thani city before reaching Bandon Bay, while the eastern coast provides the principal links to the islands. Inland lies Khao Sok National Park, a protected area of rainforest and limestone formations. Cheow Lan Lake, a reservoir within the park, is framed by steep karst hills. Chaiya preserves important Buddhist heritage associated with the Srivijaya period, including Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya. Ferry routes keep the island culture closely connected to the province’s mainland. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Surat Thani Province.
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Thailand stretches from the mountains along its northern borders to the Malay Peninsula, encompassing fertile central plains, river deltas and long tropical coasts. The Chao Phraya River runs through Bangkok, where the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew remain central symbols of the Thai monarchy and Buddhist tradition. North of the capital, Ayutthaya’s temple ruins recall the former Siamese kingdom; farther south, the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand frame islands, fishing ports and beach resorts. Thai food, from street stalls to regional kitchens, is inseparable from daily life, while Songkran marks the traditional New Year each April. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Thailand.
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