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Surat Thani

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Surat Thani month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Surat Thani are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 30–34°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), February the coldest (average low 22°C), and October the wettest (about 316 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.722.21249.9
February31.721.84010.7
March34.023.15410.9
April33.824.414910.4
May32.624.72049.5
June31.824.31549.4
July31.524.21868.9
August31.424.01619.2
September30.523.62378.2
October29.723.43167.9
November29.123.23017.9
December28.722.71959.0

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1930

    On 21 December 1930 Surat Thani became a sanitary district (sukhaphiban), which was upgraded to a town (thesaban mueang) on 7 December 1935, with a municipal area of 2.67 km2 (1.03 sq mi).

  2. Documented history · 1958

    The area of the municipality was enlarged to 6.95 km2 (2.68 sq mi) on 14 October 1958, and on 22 December 1994 it was further enlarged to 68.97 km2 (26.63 sq mi).

  3. Documented history · 2007

    On 4 May 2007, the town was upgraded to city status (thesaban nakhon).

  4. Sanitary district designation

    On 21 December 1930 Surat Thani became a sanitary district.

  5. Town upgrade

    Upgraded to a town (thesaban mueang) on 7 December 1935.

Current public leadership

  • Theerut Supawiboonphol

    Serving as Governor of Surat Thani Province from 2024.

People associated with this place

  • Panipak Wongpattanakit

    Wikidata records Surat Thani as this person's place of birth. Thai taekwondo practitioner.

  • Phukphong Phongpetra

    police officer.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Surat Thani yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Surat Thani Stadium

    Wikidata places this site in Surat Thani. Football stadium in Surat Thani, Thailand.

  • Thaksin Hospital Surat Thani

    Wikidata places this site in Surat Thani. Hospital in Surat Thani, Thailand.

  • Surat Thani Railway Station

    Main railway station of the province located in Phunphin.

  • Surat Thani International Airport

    International airport located about 30 km from the city.

  • Tapee Pier

    Ferry pier in Muang Surat Thani used by Lomprayah.

  • Bandon Pier

    Ferry pier in Muang Surat Thani designated for night boats.

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01 · Overview

Surat Thani, in brief

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02 · History

How Surat Thani took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Surat Thani

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Surat Thani

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Surat Thani

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Surat Thani

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Surat Thani

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08 · Questions

Questions about Surat Thani

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surat Thani

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01 · Q&A

Where is Surat Thani located and what are its coordinates?

Surat Thani is situated in Thailand at geographic coordinates 9.1401, 99.3331, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Surat Thani?

Surat Thani has a recorded population of approximately 132,040 and observes the Asia/Bangkok time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Surat Thani?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Surat Thani include Thai, English, with THB used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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