Hat Arunothai(Arunothai Beach)From highway no.4, turn left to highway no.4096 for 6 kilometres. This beach is situated 60 kilometres from Chumphon. Visitors can observe the lifestyle of the local fishermen on this quiet beach. Near the beach, there is the Prince Chumphon’s Shrine. Nearby is Paknam Thung Tako- the site where fishermen of Thung Tako depart for their voyage to the sea. The view of these fishermen daily routine is very colourful and impressive.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Arunothai beach in Chumphon
Hat Thung Wua Laen A beautiful beach in Chumphon
Hat Thung Wua Laen(Thung Wua Laen Beach)A beautiful and well-known beach of Pathio, it is most popular among Thai and foreign tourists. Being situated in Tambon Saphli, it is 16 kilometres from Chumphon along Chumphon – Hat Thung Wua Laen route. The beach has white, fine sand, with small slope, which is suitable for swimming. Also it is one of the most famous snorkeling spots in Chumphon, with the view of seaweed, sponge, and sea flowers.
Hat Tham Thong - Bang Boet, beautiful beach in Chumphon
Hat Tham Thong - Bang Boet(Tham Thong - Bang Boet Beach)From town, use Phetkasem Road, turn right at the 426th kilometre for 21 kilometres The beautiful beach in Tambon Pak Khlong is more than 5 kilometres long. The highlights of the area consist of different-shaped limestones and seaside villages, parallel to the road and pine tree line, suitable for easy driving or biking. The beach is extended to Bang Boet in Prachuap Khiri Khan, which is presently the area of H.M.the King‘s project.
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Hat Sai Ri Sawi the beautiful beach in Chumphon
Hat Sai Ri Sawi (Ri Sawi Beach)This beautiful beach is located in Tambon Tha Hin. To visit the beach, use Highway no.41 (Chumphon- Sawi route), turn left to Sawi - Bo Kha route for 12 kilometres. This large beach is parallel to the coconut line, suitable for relaxation and it is the venue where the lifestyle of the fishermen is very impressive. 
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Tham Khao Kriap the most beautiful caves in Chumphon
Tham Khao Kriap(Khao Kriap Cave)This is one of the most beautiful caves in the south. It is 85 kilometres from Chumphon along highway no.4 (Chumphon - Lang Suan), and turn right for another two kilometres. There is a Buddhist temple at the foot of the Khao Kriap hill. Inside the cave, there is also a Buddha image besides the stalactites and stalagmites.
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Thalu island viewing points in Chumphon
Ko Thalu(Thalu Island) Being a small limestone island with two big caves, around the island, there are viewing points for corals and sea flowers.
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Ko Samet the white beachs in Chumphon
Ko Samet (Samet Island)With some areas as part of the National Park, this island has white beach and clear water. It takes only half an hour to get to this island.
Ko Ngam Yai and Ko Ngam Noi one of the best diving spots place in Chumphon
Ko Ngam Yai and Ko Ngam Noi(Ngam Yai Island and Ngam Noi Island)Being in the south of Ao Thung Wua Laen, seventeen kilometres from the shore, there are coral reefs, rocks, and underwater caves. These venues are considered to be one of the best diving spots.
Ko Mattra nice island in Chumphon
Ko Mattra(Mattra Island)This is a big island which is only 45 minutes away. In front of the beach, there are many rocks. Visitors can spend their time snorkelling to see the corals around the island. On the island, there are facilities such as accommodations, restaurants, and fresh-water bathing services. This island is in the area of Chumphon Islands National Park. 
Ko Maphrao beautiful island in Chumphon
Ko Maphrao(Maphrao Island)This is a small island with 50-metre long, beautiful beach, including the coral reef in the west. Visitors who wish to visit this island should obtain permission from the Provincial Office 15 days in advance because of the monopoly of the business in the sparrow’s nests of the island.
Hat Sai Ri once popular beach in Chumphon
Hat Sai Ri (Ri Beach)This scenic and popular beach is about 20 kilometres from Chumphon by highways no.4119 and 4098. There are bus services from town to the beach. It is a large and curved beach and is favorite among the Chumphon people for their relaxation. There are some accommodations and restaurants available along the beach.
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Hat Pharadonphap in Chumphon
Hat Pharadonphap(Pharadonphap Beach) This beach is 12 kilometres from Chumphon by highway Nos. 4119 and 4098. This is a large beach, parallel to the road, which is shaded by coconut trees.
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Hat Pha Daeng in Chumphon
Hat Pha Daeng (Pha Daeng Beach) Being 14 kilometres from town by the same route to Hat Sai Ri or 2 kilometres from Hat Pharadon- Phap, this beach has a10-metre red cliff which has been eroded by wind and rain and has turned to the shape of a curved bridge.
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Ao Thung Makham very fine beach in Chumphon
This scenic bay area consists of Thung Makham Nok and Thung Makham Nai Bays. Using Highway Nos. 4119 and 4098, for 27 km. and 31 km. to Thung Makham Nok and Thung Makham Nai Bays, respectively. They are half-circle beaches, adjacent to each other, separated by the line of rocks. With long line of coconut trees and quiet surroundings, these beaches have very fine sand. By the south end, Wat Suwan Khuha Khiri Wong or Wat Pong Pang is located under the shade of the coconut trees. At the back of the Wat facing the sea, is a long cliff of more than 80 metres.
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Monday, December 17, 2007
Chumphon Gateway to the South of Thailand
Being the first southern province to be reached from every other part of the country, Chumphon is regarded as a gateway through which southbound visitors will have to pass before continuing on their routes to the western or eastern coasts. Chumphon is not only famed for its abundant seafood, but also known as a province of succulent fruits with various marvelous attractions like beaches, islands, forests and caves
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 6,069 square kilometers.To the east and south are basin areas having fruit orchards, plantations and rice fields, as well as forested ares and some small mining operations. It borders on Prachaup Khirikhan 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 adminstratively divided into six Amphoes and two King Amphoes : Amphoe Muang Chumphon,Lang Suan,Sawi,Tha sae,Pathiu,Lamae and King Amphoe Pha to,Thung Tako.
Due to being the frontier city, The name “Chumphon” is believed to drive from “Chumnumporn”, which means the accumulation of forces. Whenever there was any movements of the army, the soldiers would gather their forces at this province.
The other source believed that it should be derived from a local plant named “Maduea Chumporn” due to its richness in this area. Therefore, naturally, this plant has become a symbol of the logo of Chumporn Province.
Chumporn province is located in the most upper part of the Southern region. Following the Highway No.4, it is approximately 463 kilometers from Bangkok or about 476 kilometers by railroad. The total area of Chumporn is about 6,009 square kilometers, the fourth largest province of the South .
Travel Attractions
Amphoe Muang
- Ao Thung Makham(Thung Makham Bay)
- Hat Pha Daeng(Pha Daeng Beach)
- Hat Pharadonphap(Pharadonphap Beach)
- Hat Sai Ri(Sai Ri Beach)
- Ko Maphrao(Maphrao Island)
- Ko Mattra (Mattra Island)
- Ko Ngam Yai and Ko Ngam Noi (Ngam Yai Island and Ngam Noi Island)
- Ko Samet(Samet Island)
- Ko Thalu (Thala Island)
Amphoe Lang Suan
- Tham Khao Kriap(Khao Kriap Cave)
Amphoe Sawi
- Hat Sai Ri Sawi(Sai Ri Sawi Beach)
Amphoe Pathio
- Hat Tham Thong - Bang Boet (Tham Thong - Bang Boet Beach)
- Hat Thung Wua Laen (Thung Wua Laen Beach)
Amphoe Thung Tako
- Hat Arunothai (Arunothai Beach)
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