✈️Surat Thani, Thailand🇹🇭

jakkris (59)in #travel • 9 years ago

🙏🏻Hi steemians friends. Welcome to Surat Thani,Thailand🙏🏻

🏰Surat Thani🏰

🌈Surat Thani The name "Surat" is often abbreviated as "Surat", a province in the southern part of Thailand. It is the sixth largest country in the country and the 64th most populous country in the country. There is evidence of both ancient history and archeology. There are also many tourist attractions and national parks.

🌈Surat Thani Located in the eastern part of the south. It has many terrain conditions. Mountainous terrain Including coastal plains Covered area in the Gulf of Thailand. The sea and island. The islands in Surat are both large and small. Big Island is known as Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Ang Thong. The location is influenced by the southwest monsoon. Occurs in the Andaman Sea occasionally, because it has a mountain range Tanaosri. Phuket Hillside And the mountains of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Ranong Province, Chumphon Province, Phuket Province. And the province. This is a way to reduce the influence of the monsoon. On the other hand, Surat Thani is influenced by the northeast monsoon. The northeast monsoon usually originates in the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Surat Thani has a rainy season from October to January.

🌈The majority of Buddhists The main occupation of agriculture. The area is used for agriculture, about 45% of the total area. It also occupies livestock, fisheries, industry, as well as mining.

🗿History🗿

🗽Surat Thani The location of the old town. The center of Srivijaya. There is evidence of colonization and the Silk Road in the past. The area of Ban Don Bay has been transformed into the Srivijaya Kingdom in the latter part of the 13th century, with historical evidence confirming its past glory. Later also believe. When the kingdom of blessing link or Nakhon Si Thammarat city is more prosperous. Chaiya is one of the twelve cities of Nakhon Si Thammarat with the name "Bann Thai anchor"

🗽In the nearby period, the city was also found in the Tapi River Basin, namely, the city of Vientiane. Kyrgyzstan And the gold port It is believed that Sri Thammachok. The city of Nakhon Si Thammarat migrated from the city of Vientiane. It is a landlocked city. Including disease outbreaks. And when the city of Nakhon Si Thammarat prospered. Chaiya City And the gold port It is a city of twelve zodiac.

🗽In the reign of King Rama VI. To build a boat yard and a frigate to use in the government at Ban Don Bay. Later in the reign of King Mongkut. He relocated the Port Authority to Ban Don Bay. (Now the district of Muang Surat Thani) and the status of the city. Direct to Bangkok And the name. "City of Kanchanadit" by appointing Phraya Kanjanaditbee as governor to govern.

🗽In the reign of King Chulalongkorn was graciously pleased. Include the city of Kanchanadit. Kyrgyzstan And Chaiya is the same city called "Chaiya City" under the jurisdiction of Chumphon.

🗽As the city grows larger. The government has changed and expanded. A new town was built at Ban Don Bay to name a new town, Chaiya District, and gave the name to the old one. "Phumriang District", but the people called the old town called "Chaiya District", therefore, King Rama VI. He gave the name of the new town at Don. "Surat Thani" and the old town "Chaiya" and the name of the river. At the same time. It is named after the city and river in India, with the eye of the river flowing into the sea through the mouth of Surat.

🗼City Pillar Surat Thani🗼

🚀City Pillar Shrine is the center of the people of Surat. In the evening and evening, people will worship the city shrine crammed every day. In front of the shrine are candles, incense sticks. The Lotus Marigold and Amaranthus. Placed in a small tray. The lotus means worship for the prosperity. Marigold and Amaranth flowers It means prosperity forever.

🚀The main pillar of the city was built in 1995 on the occasion of His Majesty the King's 50th Anniversary. Formerly the site of the old town hall. It also has a statue of King Rama 5 as well.

🚀The Temple of the City Pillar Constructed with concrete in the art of Srivijaya. Similar to Chaiya relics. But twice as large. The base is a square tetrahedron. Four stairs up the stairs. Stucco ornaments. On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of His Majesty the King, surrounded by a lawn in the evening, the fire is very beautiful.

🚀The city is enshrined within the Mondop. Carved from a large rhododendron found in the Surat Thani forest, 139 years old, gilded with gold about 5 m high carved by the art of Srivijaya. At the top of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, four directions. The topmost contains the relics. The base is a patterned pattern from the Buddha of the Bodhisattva. Carved for up to 6 months by a skilled craftsman.

🚀The City Pillar Shrine of Surat Thani with Srivijaya Architecture Surat Thani An ancient city with historical traces of the Srivijaya Kingdom has flourished in ancient times to the present, and it is likely that in the future this land will be the center of material and spiritual prosperity in the Upper South. Construction of the Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine To tee Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the 50th Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 50th Birthday on June 9, 1996, and to mark the occasion of His Majesty's Accession to the Throne. It is the centerpiece of the mascot as well as the center of the people of Surat Thani. The art department is the designer of the building. Srivijaya Fine Arts emphasizes on the appearance of the local architecture influenced by Ceylon, Java and Khmer in harmony. To show strength, stability and solidarity.

🎢Rajjaprabha Dam🎢

🏜Rajjaprabha Dam The original name. Khao Lan Lan Dam is the second tallest dam in the South. In Surat Thani When I was done, I received the grace of His Majesty the King. He gave the new name. "Ratchadapisek Dam" means that. "Light of the Kingdom"

🏜Rajjaprabha Dam To block the canal light. At Ban Khao Lan, Tambon Khao Khun, Amphoe Ban Ta Khun Most of the area near Khao Sok National Park is almost 100 meters high, rocky soil, clay soil, 761 meters long dam, 5 dams, 5,638.8 million cubic meters. Reservoir area of 185 sq. Km. The average water inlet is 3.057 million cubic meters per year. Each of the 80,000 kWh generators will have a total capacity of 240,000 kilowatts, generating an annual average of 554 million kilowatt hours of electricity.

🏜Rajjaprabha Dam Construction commenced on February 9, 1982, completed in September 1987, along with His Majesty the King. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Kumari has visited Ratchadapisek Dam. And hydroelectric power plants. On Wednesday, September 30, 1987, originally was able to travel from Phanom district, but due to the complexity of the route, many of them had to be shut down. Rajjaprabha Dam It is an important water development project in the South. The security system. And economic progress And the society of the nation. It is also a project to commemorate. On the auspicious occasion of the 5th Anniversary of His Majesty the King's Birthday Celebrations in 1987 and His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday in 1988.

🏜Tourism The scenery around the dam and reservoir is beautiful and fresh. Suitable for vacation. It attracts more than 70,000 visitors a year. Visit Ratchaprapha Dam. The reservoir area has panoramic views. It consists of limestone peaks that emerge from the water. I get that nickname. "Guilin, Thailand", which almost all water areas. In the care of Khao Sok National Park. (Except the water area in the floating buoy, including around the palace, Drainage front And throughout the dam. It is the responsibility of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.)

🏔Khao Sok National Park🏔

⛰Khao Sok National Park The center of "Mountain of Rain Forest" is the largest and most important rainforest ever. Here is a rich plant description. Both rare plants and endemic plants are Bua Khut, Palm, Thalang, White Palm and Rama Palm. It is also home to a variety of wildlife. There are natural wonders, waterfalls, cliffs, caves and limestone mountains that stand majestically above the water reservoir.
The popular tourist attraction of Khao Sok is divided into two parts: (Chao Lan Dam), which tourists prefer to sleep, rafting, watching the beauty of his three. It is a rocky mountain that is so beautiful that it has been called. "Guilin in Thailand" and the cave Dagarang Cave water.
Part 2 is the National Park. It is a spot where you can admire the beauty of the forest, the waterfall and the "lotus". But sprang up from the ground. Only in the area during November to March.

⛰Location: Khao Sok National Park Covered area in Phanom district and Ban Ta Khun district. Surat Thani The area is about 738.74 square kilometers or 461,712.5 rai, mostly rainforest. High mountains are low complex. The northern part of the area is a large water source. This is due to the construction of Ratchaprapa Dam (Chao Lan). It consists of many species of trees and wildlife. It was established as a national park on December 22, 1980.
Travel Period: The best season is from December to April and rainy season starts from April to December. And it will be very prevalent during May - November.

🏝Samui Island🏝

⛵️If you talk about Surat Thani. Attractions not to be missed. It must be raised to "Koh Samui" famous tourist island all over the world and has been dubbed by tourists as. "Heaven in the Gulf of Thailand" with abundant terrain. It is surrounded by beautiful white beaches, stretching alongside coconut trees, clear water and crystal clear water. This is a famous shallow coral reef in Koh Samui. The beauty of the arts and culture of the local people to show it to tourists, whether it is a temple or Southern tradition interesting. So not surprising. Here it has become one of the attractions. Both Thai and foreign tourists are interested in and choose the source of relaxation in mind.

⛵️Location: Koh Samui Surat Thani The area of the island is about 252 square kilometers. Koh Samui itself has an area of about 228 square kilometers. It is the third largest island in Thailand after Phuket and Koh Chang.
Travel time: all year round But the best period is in January-May.

🏖Koh Phangan🏖

🛶Full Moon Party The colorful and glamorous charm that brings the tourists from Thailand and all over the world flowing to "Koh Phangan" just to experience the full moon party. The party is held every two weeks on the full moon day. But if you are not a party. Or want to visit the island at other times. There are plenty of natural wonders for you to experience, such as beautiful beaches and turquoise waterfalls, mountain waterfalls or a visit to the lifestyle of coconut planters and local fishermen. It is still common. And with the variety of tourist attractions that make "Koh Phangan" is another place when you visit Surat Thani should not miss to touch.

🛶Location: Koh Phangan is located in Ko Phangan with an area of about 120,625 rai or 168 square kilometers. Surat Thani is the smallest district. About 100 kilometers from the province consists of two big islands, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Most of the mountains are sandy beaches, only one-fourth of the total area, with sand dunes and coral reefs around the island.
Travel Time: The summer is the most beautiful. Especially in February - April, October - January is monsoon season is not suitable to travel. For Full Moon Party It will be held every full moon day.