Kanchanadit

Kanchanadit is a rural district in the eastern part of Surat Thani province, stretching from Bandon Bay to the Nakhon Si Thammarat mountain range. The area comprises 13 sub-districts with a total of 117 villages spread across the landscape.

The area was originally known as Tha Thong and was relocated and renamed during King Rama III's reign due to a malaria epidemic. It was later merged with Chaiya in 1899.

The district maintains 13 distinct sub-districts with 117 villages, each preserving traditional Thai rural lifestyle through agriculture and local customs.

Thailand Route 401 connects the district to Surat Thani town and makes reaching it straightforward from the provincial center. Route 44 runs across the Malay Peninsula and serves as a key trade link heading south.

The area is home to Khao Luang National Park, established in 1991 to protect the forests of the Nakhon Si Thammarat mountains. This park draws visitors seeking to explore the region's natural landscape and wildlife.

Location: Surat Thani

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Shares border with: Mueang Surat Thani, Don Sak, Sichon, Nopphitam, Ban Na San

GPS coordinates: 9.16556,99.47111

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21