Chumphon, Administrative province on Gulf of Thailand, Thailand
Chumphon is an administrative province on the southern coast of Thailand along the Gulf of Thailand stretching across more than 220 kilometers of coastline. This territory includes over 40 islands in the Chumphon Archipelago plus large mainland areas with coastal settlements and port towns.
The province took its present form in 1932 when the Lang Suan region merged with Chumphon. Typhoon Gay hit the area hard in 1989 damaging many coastal communities and fishing infrastructure.
Fishing villages along the coast still produce shrimp paste and fish sauce using methods passed down through generations. In the early morning hours boats bring their catch directly to processing sites where families work together and sell their products at local markets.
The provincial capital has an airport with daily connections to Bangkok and a railway station on the main line between Bangkok and the southern region. The coastal road connects most major settlements and makes it easier to reach port towns and island ferries.
In September and October thousands of eagles from Siberia pass through this area and rest on the islands and coastal trees. You can often watch the birds in large groups looking for food along the beaches and shallow bays.
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