Things to do & places to visit in Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, Thailand

People visit Surat Thani because it's the gateway to so much of Thailand's beauty, especially its Gulf Coast islands. From here, you'll be able to visit Ko Phangan (an island best explored via motorcycle), Ko Samui (known for marvelous beaches and waterfalls) and the 42 rainforest islands of Ang Thong National Marine Park.

Surat Thani city in , Surat Thani Province, Thailand. Timezone: Asia/Bangkok, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 0:09.

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5.0 Sonchana Farm and Elephant Sanctuary (118 reviews)
- Best eco elephant tour I have ever done
Cultural Tours • Eco Tours • Food Tours

The best elephant sanctuary I have ever visited. I wasn't too sure what to expect beforehand, but from the moment I arrived I knew I was in for a wonderful time. A very eco and sustainable farm looking after Soomboon (a retired working elephant). He is well looked after and loved by the farm. An intimate excursion caring for him, cooking and washing him in the pond. The family take care of him very well. To feed him, walk alongside him and bath him was the most wonderful experience. The farm surroundings and views are breathtaking. Best elephant tour I have ever done, and I have done many around the world. See more..
5.0 X Motorbike Rentals (46 reviews)
- Best rental experience in Thailand
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Gear Rentals

Thai-Canadian family business for over 13 years in Surat Thani. Offering Tourist information and motorbike rentals. All bikes are well taken care of and safe to ride. Free helmet and brake disc lock included in rent along with roadside assistance and 24-hour phone call assistance if you need translation help or directions in town. Open early, 08:00, and closed at 18:00 See more..
5.0 Khaosok Jungle Cooking (23 reviews)
- Really fun authentic experience with delicious food
Cooking Classes

We did the Jungle Cooking in Jan 2020 and we can’t recommend it highly enough, it was a fantastic experience. Nin, his wife & daughter are all lovely and looked after us very well. We learnt some proper jungle recipes & cooking methods all in a beautiful setting right in the heart if the National park. And the food was absolutely delicious! One of the best meals we had in Thailand. Also recommended for young children - we took our 3yr old and she had a great time cooking, eating & singing Frozen songs with Nin’s daughter! If you are in Khao Sok & looking for something to do for a few hours then this is a really fun authentic experience that is very reasonably priced. Don’t miss it! See more..
5.0 Deer Motorbike Rentals (20 reviews)
- Help in trouble..
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Gear Rentals

Deer Motorbike Rentals in Surat Thani is fully licensed and provides safe, quality, maintained automatic motorbikes. Free monthly oil checks and helmets. See more..
5.0 Khaosok Yoga (9 reviews)
- Beautiful yoga experience
Spent 1-2 hours Sports Camps & Clinics

Yoga Meditation Sound Healing in middle of jungle rainforest Jungle Yoga sala with stunning views and tranquility voice of the jungle. Khaosok Yoga located 2.7 km from Khaosok National Park headquarter Daily Yoga meditation sound healing group classes following schedule. 07.00 - 08.15 AM Morning Mist yoga 11.00 - 12.15 PM Midday Yoga 17.30 - 18.45 PM Sunset yoga Yoga style : Hatha, Hatha Vinyasa suite to all level yogis All classes book 1 day in advance call or WhatsApp 66812701720 FB : Khaosok Yoga IG. : Khaosok Yoga See more..
5.0 Wat Phothawas (4 reviews)
- One of the oldest temples in Surat Thani
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

Wat Phothawas is one of the oldest temples in Surat Thani, built in the reign of King Rama I 2330 B.E. (A.D. 1787) .The ancient architecture in the temple which is remaining at the present time are 2 beautiful pagodas behind the Buddhist sanctuary. This temple is located on Wat Pho – Nai Luk Road which far from Wat Phothawas intersection about 500 meters. There is a canal behind the temple. The reasons why there are a lot of people visit the temple are; 1) to pay the respect to the image of venerable monk “Luang Phor Klom”.who was the past abbot of this temple and very famous for practicing the dharma in the south of Thailand. 2) Offering dedicated to Buddhist monks 3) Admire the long racing boat. See more..
5.0 Rungfah Farm Stay (3 reviews)
- Warm welcoming family hosting cooking courses and farmstays in their Garden of Eden
Spent More than 3 hours Cooking Classes

Such a warm and welcoming family who are hosting Rungfah Farmstay, restaurant and farmstay. I can't explain in words how it felt to be part of the family and stay in their Garden of Eden. The food is wonderful, their classes full of fun, interesting and so many delicious dishes. The bamboo huts were basic, stylish and comfortable. Loved the coconut shower! What a treat it was to wake up in a lush of green. Seeing the hornbills every evening was the perfect way to end the days. In the end we booked some extra nights, and definitely the highlight of our long trip through South East Asia. See more..
5.0 Leeled Community Justice Center (3 reviews)
- hi there
Government Buildings
its just its nice its cool its beautiful. all of the organization its well put toghether vbdafbhngabaeb See more..
5.0 Nicha Massage (2 reviews)
- Nicha Massage, Maenam
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spas

This salon has been posted under Suratthani which is no help at all! It is in Maenam, Koh Samui. Nee moved to new premises just across the road in August 2018. She has created another beautiful and relaxing space and still offers her professional expertise and care. The new address is 1/11 moo 4 Maenam just opposite the travel agency on the corner going to Maenam Resort. Do yourself a favour and go there See more..
5.0 Aenkai Health Massage (1 review)
- I searched many massage businesses locally and this establishment offered a male (or boy as they say locally) Happy days
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 2-3 hours Spas

Welcome To Aen Kai Health Massage ... To be the leading massage operator in Suratthani and provide guests with a genuine, heart-felt massage experience. See more..
5.0 Pujan Yoga school (1 review)
- Pujan Yoga School
Spent More than 3 hours Yoga & Pilates
Wonderful teachers in ALL senses,like Pujan and his lovely wife Betty are rare to find in ours days. Wonderful meditation teaching, wonderful yoga teaching, great food and full luxury accommodation :) See more..
4.5 Khao Sok National Park (1.376 reviews)
- Best best best
National Parks

This is one of Thailand's most popular parks for foreign visitors but at the same time is unspoiled and uncrowded. The national park is home to a number of eco-resorts offering room, food, and tours. The park is includes a large rainforest and exception steep limestone mountains. There are also rivers and waterfalls. Tours include jungle treks, elephant experience, kayaking and tubing on the river. The most popular tour in the area is to the Rajaprapa reservoir, also known as Khao Sok Lake. Here guests can sleep on rafthouses at the edge of the jungle and enjoy kayaking, birdwatching, and hiking in pristine forest. Day trips are also available. In addition to observing numerous tropical birds including majestic hornbills, Asian buffalo and elephants are often seen, and tapirs and other jungle animals more rarely. The area can be reached easily from airports in Phuket (2 hours away) and Surathani airport (1.5 hours away). See more..
4.5 Night market (280 reviews)
- Still popular despite Covid
Flea & Street Markets

Maybe this market isn't quite as busy as before the pandemic but it's still popular with locals and the variety of mainly food stalls remains the same. There's ample parking (10baht) in the temple grounds adjacent to the market and there are now a few food stalls actually in the carpark. One thing to be aware of if you are more than the average height for a Thai person, are the roofs of some of the stall are quite low so be careful of the steel roof supports! As mentioned earlier, there's a good range of food available with some of the stalls providing seats and tables if you don't want take away food. There is also a very good bakery stall (Smile Bakery) offering a wide variety of produce. For under a 100 baht, two people can eat quite well! Certainly worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine (161 reviews)
- The MOST beautiful Shine in all of Thailand
Religious Sites

The City Shrine in Surat is one of the most beautiful I've seen in Thailand. When you visit, please take time to go through the ceremony outside and inside the Shrine to show your respect to the Spirit of Surat Thani which the local people believe lives within. You can buy the flowers, candle and incense for the outside ceremony and the colorful pieces of cloth for the inside ceremony just inside the park surrounding the Shrine. You give a donations and put it in the box. Outside: you kneel down and offer the flowers to the Spirit before lighting the candle and incense and placing them in specially designed holders. Inside: you tie one of the colorful clothes on each of the four pillars, place the gold leaf on the pillars too before striking each of the drums three times. When in doubt as to what to do, either watch what the Thai do or ask someone what to do. The local Thai are very hospitable and would welcome the opportunity to help you! See more..
4.5 Saturday Night Market (47 reviews)
- Opening early in the day of Chuk Phra
Speciality & Gift Shops

There are many typical local southern cuisines, snacks for tasting with budget price.it's only 300-400 meters long narrow lane between chinese shrine .many street food. See more..
4.5 Pra Cha Rat Floating Market (15 reviews)
- Pracha Ratana Floating Market
Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Flea & Street Markets

Pracharat Floating Market is another tourist attraction that you must visit if you travel to Surat Thani. The floating market is located at Bang Bai Mai Temple, Bang Bai Sub-district. Surat Thani, in addition to being a retro market that promotes traditional food sales, this market still has a traditional way of life for villagers, a boat ride, a canopy of hundreds of canals, from the boat cost only 20 baht. Sunday only See more..
4.5 Omg Men's Massage (14 reviews)
- Matin
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Spas

Omg men's massage is the spa for men See more..
4.5 Nakwaree Shooting Range (8 reviews)
- Something different
Spent 2-3 hours Shooting Ranges

I am not a gun enthusiast, however, I enjoyed this very much. My son an I seem to have talent in hitting the bullseye, so weapons must be accurate! Staff is really helpful and friendly. See more..
4.5 CentralPlaza Surat Thani (3 reviews)
- Shop til you drop!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls

This is the main shopping centre for Suratthani city and is situated on the outskirts of the city. There are large carparks and even at weekends it's possible to find a parking place although some drivers seem unable to park within the lines! There are many shops including a large department store (Robinsons) and a supermarket (TOPS) and usually there are a number of pop up shops on the ground floor. There appears to be quite a high turnover of shops which is probably a sign of the times given the Covid situation. On the upper floors are many restaurants and a food court, a cinema and children's play area. Banks and mobile phone shops are plentiful and you can even buy a vehicle! We tend to avoid weekends as it can get very busy. The centre opens at 10am. Easy to spend a few hours here and equally easy to spend a lot of money! See more..
4.0 Ko Lamphu Public Park (5 reviews)
- Nice Walk Around
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Biking Trails • Jogging Paths & Tracks

Need to walk more than you already do? Go for it! Nice comfortable walk around this small island. Best to do it in the morning or late afternoon. There will be more people there than during the mid-day but still nice either way. Small roadside food vendors before you enter. There is no charge to visit the park. See more..
4.0 Khun Ta Massage (1 review)
- hgg
Spent 1-2 hours Spas
Service Thai massage for health, Foot massage, Aroma massage, Herbal massage and Spot massage. Have a professional certificate. See more..
3.5 Taxi Suratthani (8 reviews)
- great service
Spent 1-2 hours Taxis & Shuttles

great service and friendly drivers, easy to book as well, cars are clean and comfortable and arrive before the pick up time See more..
3.0 Camp Chang Hinlad (7 reviews)
- beautiful limestone cliff
Nature & Wildlife Areas

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3.0 Seatran Coach Bus Tterminal (3 reviews)
- Seatran Ferry Service is good
Bus Services

The Seatran Ferry service that we took from Bangrak Pier to Tapee Pier is worth it. the ferry condition is comfortable, the arrangement is smooth. It just that they might lack a bit on the customer service and the driver that pick us up at our hotel didn't accommodate us quite well. but overall experience, I love the journey and the smoothness of the Setran arrangement. See more..
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Taxis & Shuttles

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Sita Massage (0 review)
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

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Baan Kaew Spa Thai (0 review)
Spent 2-3 hours Spas
Ban Kaew Thai Spa Service provided by experienced doctors. Private, clean, with convenient parking. Service is available from 09.00-22.00 every day except public holidays. See more..
Powerbeartattoo (0 review)
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Suan Luang Rama 9 Park Surat Thani (0 review)
Parks

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Sl2k Adventure (0 review)
Sports Camps & Clinics
we are specialize in active holidays. Another way to discover Koh Phangan by sailing catamaran(day trip, course, trek), hiking, bicycling,beach kayaking, snorkeling, kitesurf, and diving. For all level of practice . between 8 to 99 years old.all our program can be customise. See more..