![]() ![]() King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) gave this name to his city as he was impressed with the Indian city. The name of the city is taken from the Indian city Surat in Gujarat on the Indian River Tapi. Previously the city was known as Bandon ( Thai: บ้านดอน), meaning "village on higher ground". The name was given to the city due to the intense devotion of the locals to Buddhism. The city received its name, which means "city of good people", by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in 1915. It is the regional commercial center, with a seaport dealing in the main products of the province, rubber and coconuts. The city offers no major tourist attractions in itself, and is mainly known to tourists as the jumping-off point to Ko Samui, Ko Tao, and Ko Pha Ngan. ![]() Surat Thani is located near the mouth of the Tapi River on the Gulf of Thailand. ![]() The city's population density is 1,914 inhabitants per km 2. It is the capital of Surat Thani Province. It lies 651 km (405 mi) south of Bangkok. Surat Thani ( Thai: สุราษฎร์ธานี, pronounced ) is a city in Amphoe Mueang Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. ![]()
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