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Chumphon Province

The port city of Chumphon, considered the gateway to the south, is located 463 kms. from Bangkok and covers an area of 6,009 square kilometers. Along its 222-km. coastline, there are many beautiful beaches and bays as well as some offshore islands where visitors may enjoy diving and fishing. Chumphon also abounds in fruit plantations and thick forests where a number of waterfalls and caves are hidden.

Chumphon is administratively divided into 8 districts: Amphoe Muang Chumphon, Amphoe Lamae, Amphoe Lang Suan, Amphoe Pathiu, Amphoe Phato, Amphoe Sawi, Amphoe Tha Sae and Amphoe Thuang Tako.

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Hat Sai Ri

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This famous and scenic beach of Chumphon, located 15 kms. southeast of the township, can be reached via Route Nos.

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Ko Maphrao

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This is a small island full of swallows’ nests located 1 km. from Hat Sai Ri and can be clearly

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Ao Thung Makham

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This scenic bay looks like a line of 2 semi-circles and is full of coconut plantations. It is located 6

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Pak Nam Chumphon

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It is the mouth of the Tha Taphao River where a large fishing village is situated. The estuary is located

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Ao Thung Wua Laen

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Known as the most beautiful beach of Chumphon, Hat Thung Wau Laen is a long and sandy beach with a

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Tham Khao Khun Krathing

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This cave is located 12 Kms. south of Chumphon along the road to Amphoe Lang Suan (Highway No. 41). Prehistoric

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Tham Khao Ngoen

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This cave is located by a stream in the same area as Somdet Phra Srinakarin Park, 7 kms. west of

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Tham Khao Kriap

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one of the most beautiful caves; located 85 kms south of Chumphon along Highway No 4 and 6 kms along

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Hat Arunothai

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This 6 km long, palm-fringed beach in Amphoe Thung Tako is situated 60 kms. from Chumphon along Highway No.4. On

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Namtok Heo Lom

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This huge waterfall in the area of Amphoe Pha To is situated 16 kms. from the district along the Pha

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Suan Nai Dum

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Situated on Hwy 41, 54 km from the town of Amphoe Thung Tako, the orchard produces good quality fruits such

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Hat Tawan Chai

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This is a large long beach parallel to the line of coconut palms. It is the most beautiful beach in

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Hat Thung Wua Laen

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A beautiful and well-known beach of Pathio, it is most popular among Thai and foreign tourists. Being situated in Tambon

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Hat Tham Thong-Bang Boet

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From town, use Phetkasem Road, turn right at the 426th kilometre for 21 kilometres The beautiful beach in Tambon Pak

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Khao Chao Mueang

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This mountain is next to Hat Sai Ri along the coast for 2.5 kilometres. On top of this mountain, there

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Hat Pharadonphap

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This beach is 12 kilometres from Chumphon by highway Nos. 4119 and 4098. This is a large beach, parallel to

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Wat Thep Charoen

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Situated in Tambon Tha Kham, this temple is 4 kilometres from Phetkasem Road (highway no.4) at the 490th kilometre. The

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Ko Chorakhe

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Although “Chorakhe”  means “crocodile” in Thai, visitors to this charming, respite some 11 kilometers offshore from Ao Thung Wua Laen,

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Tham Thip Prida

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This area is a rocky mountain with a stream flowing past the front. This mountain has about 40 beautiful caves,

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Ko Phithak

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This island is in Tambon Bang Nam Chuet and is one kilometer from the shore. The island has beautiful rocks

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