Mueang Surat Thani

The district extends along the Tapi River delta, encompassing 11 sub-districts with numerous channels filled with mangroves and agricultural lands.

The district changed its name from Ban Don to Mueang Surat Thani in 1938, following the provincial renaming that occurred in 1915.

Southern Thai remains the primary language, while communities of Hoklo and Teochew migrants contribute to the linguistic diversity of the area.

The district functions as a transportation hub with railway connections, seaport facilities, and road networks linking to other southern Thailand regions.

Local residents employ trained monkeys to harvest coconuts from plantations, contributing to the district's agricultural production methods.

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: May 27, 2025 13:17