Attractions in the City of Surat Thani

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The City Pillar Shrine is the soul of Surat Thani people. Thai people gather to worship there in the evening. There is an arched floral with lotus, marigold, amaranth and candles available for worships.

A Lak Mueang or City pillar is found in most cities of Thailand. Usually housed in a shrine which is also believed to house the city spirit deity, Chao Pho Lak Meuang, it is held in high esteem by the citizens of the town.

The City Pillar Shrine of the South Thailand provincial capital of Surat Thani is located near the river Tapi, that flows through Surat Thani town. It is at the center of a square with a well maintained garden and has a beautiful white rock surface. There are elephant figures of all sizes all over the place.
Nearby Talad Mai (“New market”) road is a well known and lively shopping district.

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Koh Lumphu (Small Island) is located in the heart of Tapi River which is across the bridge. The floating park is in the center of Surat Thani it is the most famous relaxation place for the local people.The park is surrounded by lots of trees a very nice place to relax read a book or go jogging. There are many exercise points such as Lumpini Park for example badminton, football, petanque, basketball, Takraw courts, fitness center, children playground station is provided.

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Ban Don Floating Market of Surat Thani. Is open on Sunday with many shops, many kinds of traditional foods, fried, boiled, grilled, pad thai chaiya, bamboo rice, khanom kho and khanom jaak. There is a waterfront atmosphere.From sunrise to sunset. Ban Don market has a retro concept with culture of the south,

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The largest river in the south of Thailand, Tapi River comes from Krabi province and flows past Surat Thani into the Bay of Siam.

In various parts the river is set in very beautiful nature.

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Wat Tri Thummaram is located at 246/1 T.Talad A.Muang Suratthani. It is an individual definition of Maha Nikai.
Statue of Buddha with a lap width of 33 inches, the first Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, this Buddha image was constructed with concrete with a lap three feet wide 2 feet high and 4 feet 8 inches in meters. The relic was installed under Srimahapho and called ”Praphutthakhayanusorn”.

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Wat Sai has many antique pieces. There is evidence that Wat Sai temple is a historic temple and old town, certainly Prince Krom Phraya Damrong Rajanupab. He noted that the Srivijaya kingdom had prospered in the past, From the boundary of Chumphon until Ma La U Bay and Sumatra those are the bricks, rocks and sand remaining underground as unearthed ancient artifacts such as the Buddha are carved from sandstone. Srivijaya of Wat Sai.
The banyan tree which is still visible. A symbol of Wat Sai was planted about 60 years ago as a forest temple Sai clutter. This area is lowland and swamp. The roof just a few Thai style houses. The original temple has a damaged thatch roof. But there are wrinkles on the original designs of the craftsman skilled in both the editor and the ancient walls.

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Wat Klang is located opposite Wat Tri Thammaram . The original temple was believed to have been built before the year 1777. The temple was built by the community and clergy near the river Tapi . This waterfront property is the product of a public trading together. It is a place for merit. Measured as a significant role in spreading the teachings of the principles of Buddhism.

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Wat Pra Yok is the oldest temple in the city of Surat Thani.
It is assumed the temple was established around 200 years ago.Pra Yok temple was built in the early Rattanakosin period (reign of King Rama I) The Buddha image of the temple (this temple located under the tree named Khoi in front of a chapel) people nearby saw the Buddha image sway so that they called it Wat Phra Yok .

Myths from people who believe that at this temple One novice cleaned the temple and then he disappeared, leaving only a robe and the red blood stain were stuck at the mouth of the Buddha image. The mercury under the chin of the Buddha image react chemically with the texture of the metal and give the effect of a red liquid coming out of the chin the same as blood. Local people believed that this was because they hadn't paid enough merit.
The Buddha statue in Wat Phra Yok lap is 90 inches tall from base to head width 118 inches (without base)

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Wat Pattaram known as Wat Mai is located on Pattanaram Road, Talat Lang, Surat Thani.
The history of a monk named “Pat” was to be ordained then stay at this temple,
Wat Phra Yok for several years until 1896, after returning from a pilgrimage with his teacher. He established the temple that local people call Wat Mai. The land was previously a graveyard. It is also home for wild animals such as tigers, monkeys, lemurs, snakes and rats.

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Wat Thum Mabucha is a royal temple common type under Nikai Thummayuth in muang district.Teaching young monks. Until now students have to investigate Bali nine sentences in the propagation that was provided.They are training people to practice the propagation. Spread throughout with the government as a missionary. Most of the parents were taught in the same way. The people believe in Buddhism religion. The establishment of Mahamakut University College for the monks. TEL 077-282865-6 077-282865-6 Fax: Surat Education Center on 108.

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Wat Samakkhi Phadungphan is located at 362 Moo 4, Tambon road Chonkasem Makhamtia. Muang Surat Thani. Belongs to the clergy of Thummayut division.
This temple was constructed on 31, October 1973 and the land was dedicated by Mr.Phun and Mr.Phadungwatcharaphon to the temple on 25 March 1998.

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Wat Pho Thawas was established on 10 January 1787. It is located at 50 Baan Makhamtia, Wat Po road, T.Talad A.Muang Suratthani. Sangha Maha Nikai. With an area of 5 acres measuring 73.5 square meters 2 ngan. The principle Buddha image is in a temple lap 80 inches wide, 71 inches high, 80 inches. This Buddha image was established in the year of 1919.

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New Klang is located at Ban Laem Sai Moo 2, Tambon Makhamtia Suratthani. The land is measuring an area of 23 rai, 2 ngan 54 square wah.
New Klang was established on May 9, 1954 they received the land from His Majesty The king on December 23 1968.

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Lao Pun Tao Kong is the goddess of peace, defense and trade. Lao Pun Tao Kong god is comparable to a chief god, it is a local god who watches over the people and protects them from hardship. You can see many of the shrines in the market and local residences.

"Pun Tao Kong" is Tio Chew Language, in Mandarin, it is called "PERNTOWKONG" or "PERNTOWKANG" Many Chinese academics have opinions that Pun Tao Kong god and Taperkong (Tuapaekong) is the same god of navigation in the reign of the Song Dynasty, called "Towkong", but in Penang, the people call this god "Perntowkong", in the Philippines, they call this god "Perntowkang"

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Ong Hok Kian Shrine was built for the people to remember their ancestors and the three Hokkien gods who came from the Hokkien district in China. Every year on the 9th day of the 9th month of the Chinese calendar they hold a large celebration to this god.

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Hailam Shrine Ban Don has Choa Mae Hma Joa Neanea or choa mae Tubtim as a chief god in this shrine. On the right hand is Gwang Tee or Guan Ao statue that Hai Lam people respected, the 108 109 is located on the left hand of shrine

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Gee Gong shrine, also known as the Moral Foundation Surat Thani. (Tek Goa Gee Zoo kho)is a god of loyalty. Four angles are located on the second floor. The ground floor is the office of the shrine they have many sacred souvenirs from China for sale.

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Chao Poi Sian Cho Sue Shrine or Mutthitajit Tham foundation is located in front of the city. On the second floor there is a statue of the god Chao Poi Sian, Sam Phob Buddha and Chao Mae Kuan Aim made from white granite.

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Tai Hong Kong Shrine is located on Phakdi Anuson Road next to Suratthani Municipal. This shrine knows as well as Sattha Suratthani Foundation. There is Tai Hong kong as a master of the shrine, the importance of this foundation is renovation for the believer and to support the rescue volunteers.

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Mercy foundation or shrine Khong Meaw is located on Donnok soi 33 it is the place where saveral Buddhism people come for practice. On the ground floor there is a statue of Khong Jue. On the first floor is the prophet of Taoism which is called Jee Kong, also is enshrined three of Buddha Prophets Sri Metteyya Trai, JeeKong Buddha, Prophet Chun Tha Ra Pun Ya, Gong Wu. There is also a museum Uttara Tham.

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Chao Pae Kong Shrine is located close to the Polytechnic College, Surat Thani, was the vegetable gardener farmers respected very much in the past because this god has sacred on water or digging artesian well in the past.

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