Chumphon, Southern Thailand
The port city of Chumphon, considered the "Gateway to the South" is located on the Gulf some 463 kms. south of Bangkok. The total area is 6,009 square kilometers. To the east and south are basin areas having fruit orchards, plantations and rice fields, as well as forested areas and some small mining operations. It borders on Prachuap Khiri Khan to the north, Burma and Ranong to the west, Surat Thani to the south and the 222 kms. coastline of the Gulf of Thailand to the east. It is administratively divided into 8 Amphoes : Muang Chumphon, Lang Suan, Sawi, Tha Sae, Pathiu, Lamae, Pha To and Thung Tako.
Chum Phon Attractions:
Pak Nam Chumphon or mouth of Chumphon River or Tha Taphao River is located 13 kms. from the township area along Highway No. 4001 and 4119. Here is the location of a ig fishing village established around the bay.
Hat Sai Ri
is approximately 15.5 kms. along Highway No. 4119 and 4098 from Chumphon township area, passing Hat Pharadonphap and Hat Pha Daeng. Here is the location of the shrine of H.R.H. Prince Chumphon, Father of the Royal Thani Navy, a large torpedo - ship named "the Royal Chumphon" and Dr. Porn's herbal garden. Accommodations in the area of Hat Sai Ri are Porn Sawan Hotel & Resort, Tel. (077) 521521-6 and Sai Ri Lodge, Tel. (077) 502023.
Ao Thung Makham
Ao Thung Makham is approximately 6 kms. from Hat Sai Ri. It is divided into 2 semi-circles bays; outer and inner, with beautiful beaches, lines of coconut trees, crystal clear sea and utmost privacy. On the south most of the bay lies Wat Suwan Khuha Wariwong or Wat Phong Phang, which is surrounded with coconut trees shed.
Nam Tok Kapo Forest Park is located on Km. 466 - 468 or about 30 kms. from the Chumphon township area on Phetchakasem Highway at Tambon Salui, Amphoe Tha Sae, is a pleasant shady park with a small waterfall having various species of plants suitable for natural science education relaxation.
Ao Thung Wua Laen is a peaceful bay with beautiful beach, located along Phetchakasem Highway, 16 kms. north of Chumphon at Tambon Saphli, Amphoe Pathiu. Bangalow accommodations for tourists requiring an overnight stay is Chumphon Cabana Tel : (077) 501990.
Hat Arunothai is a beach in the area of Amphoe Thung Tako which is suitable for camping. There are hiking trails and rock-climbing nearby. The beach is accessible via Phetchakasem Highway about 50 kms. and branches off at Amphoe Thung Tako through another 10 kms. access road. Bungalows are available by calling Chumphon Sunny Beach Resort Tel : (077) 541895 or Bangkok Reservation 2819734, 2811234.
Khlong Phrao National Park is now under official process to be declared national park, Covers an area of about 793,125 rai of 2 provinces, namely Chumphon and Ranong. To get there, from Pathom Phon Intersection, drive along the Highway 41, the Chumphon - Surat Thani route, for about 55 kilometers and turn right for another 15 kilometers at KM. 57 opposite to the branch road to Ban Nam Chut. Tourist spots within Khlong Phrao National Park include : Nam Tok Khlong Phrao, Tham Than Lot Yai, Tham Than Lot Noi, Nam Tok Thai Muang, Nam Tok Thap Chang, etc. Accommodation is available within the park. For more details, please contact National Parks Division, Royal Forestry Department, Tel. 579-0529, 579-4842 .
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