Mueang Surat Thani

Mueang Surat Thani is an administrative district stretching along the Tapi River with 11 sub-districts featuring mangrove channels, agricultural areas, and waterways. The area serves as a major transportation hub with railway, port, and road links connecting to other southern regions.

The area was originally known as Ban Don before being renamed Mueang Surat Thani in 1938. This change followed the province's own renaming in 1915 as administrative reorganization reshaped the region.

Southern Thai dialects shape daily conversations here, while communities reflect centuries of Chinese migration through their customs and local practices. You notice this blend in how neighborhoods are organized and in the traditions people maintain.

The area is best accessed by train or car as multiple roads and railway lines serve the district well. Getting oriented is easier if you familiarize yourself with local transport options to move between different parts.

Many local coconut plantations use trained monkeys to harvest fruit from tall trees. This distinctive farming practice reflects agricultural traditions that have been part of the area for generations.

Location: Surat Thani

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Shares border with: Kanchanadit, Ban Na San, Ban Na Doem, Phunphin

Website: http://muangsurat.go.th

GPS coordinates: 9.13639,99.32028

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07