Chumphon Chumphon

Hat Bang Boet

4 Chumphon CONTENTS

HOW TO GET THERE 7

ATTRACTIONS 8 Chumphon 8 Amphoe Pathio 15 Amphoe Tha Sae 17 Amphoe Sawi 18 Amphoe Thung Tako 19 Amphoe Lang Suan 19 Amphoe Lamae 21 Amphoe Phato 21 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 23

MAJOR EVENTS 25

LOCAL PRODUCTS 26

SOUVENIR SHOPS 27 FACILITIES IN CHUMPHON 27

Accommodation 27 Restaurants 30 USEFUL CALLS 31

Chumphon 5 Ko Langka Chio Chumphon Thai Term Glossary victory in war in order to encourage their Amphoe: team and when the wishes were grant, they Ao: Bay then later called the place “Chumnumphon” Ban: Village or “Prachumphon”. Chedi: Stupa or Pagoda Another assuming is that the name was made Hat: Beach from Banyan Tree. There are plenty of Banyan Khao: Mountain Trees in the area where Chumphon locate Khlong: Canal because it’s located at the Ta-Pau riverside, Ko: Island banyan tree has also became a symbol of Laem: Cape Chumphon. Mueang: Town or City Namtok: Waterfall Distances from Chumphon to Nearby : Sub-district Provinces Wat: Temple 117 kilometres Note: English spelling here given tries to 183 kilometres approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs 193 kilometres may be spelled differently. When seeking help from a Thai for directions, point to the Thai Distances from Amphoe Mueang spellings given after each place name. Chumphon to Other Amphoe Pathio 30 kilometres has been recorded and Amphoe Tha Sae 32 kilometres known since 1098 as the border city of Nakhon Amphoe Sawi 45 kilometres Si Thammarat (province). “Goat Symbol” was Amphoe Thung Tako 62 kilometres used as the province’s emblem. Chumphon Amphoe Lang Suan 76 kilometres was a dominion in south of Ayutthaya kingdom Amphoe Lamae 95 kilometres in the era of Trailokkanat majesty king, there Amphoe Phato 115 kilometres after the administration has been changed and Chumphon has became “Province”. HOW TO GET THERE The name “Chumphon” has been assumed By Car: From take Highway no. 35 variously in its origin meaning, such as (-Pak Thor route) then onto Highway “Chumnumphon” (merging of people) because No. 4 (Phetchakasem Road) at Amphoe Pak it was a frontier of marching, either from north Tho passing through Phetchaburi, Prachuap or south, people from both parts came and Khiri Khan Province before arriving at Pathom were together, then the name “Chumnumphon” Phon Intersection. Take the left turn to had been later called “Chumphon”. Another Chumphon city centre by taking Highway No. assuming of name “Chumphon” is from 327 for another 8 kilometres. Total distance “Chumnumphon” which means gathering is at 463 kilometres. of “Blessing”, because before the marching, By Bus: There is a daily air-conditioned bus the commanders usually worshiped the from Bangkok to Chumphon. The bus leaves the God and asked the God to bring them the Southern Bus Terminal on Borommaratchachonnani

Chumphon 7 Road. For more information, please contact, -The Transport Co., Ltd Tel. 0 2894 6122 or visit the website: www.transport.co.th. -Chok Anan Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2894 6902, Chumphon Office Tel. 0 7751 1480, 0 7751 1757. -Suwannati Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2894 6066-7, Chumphon Office Tel. 0 7750 4901, 0 7750 1535 By train: From Bangkok’s Hualamphong Railway Station, visitors can take the rapid and express train services. For information, please contact Tel. 1690 For reservation, please call Tel. 0 2220 4444 or Chumphon Station Tel. 0 7751 1103 www.railway.co.th. By Air: There are many airlines operating flights from Bangkok to , as follows: From Don Mueang Airport -Thai Air Asia Tel. 0 2515 9999, Chumphon Office Tel. 0 7759 1267 www.airasia.com -Nok Air Tel. 1318, Chumphon Office Tel. 0 7759 1121 www.nokair.com.

Transportation within Chumphon and from Chumphon to Nearby Provinces Bus: leave from Chumphon Bus Terminal Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi which located on Phetchakasem Road Tel. 0 7757 6796, as follws: Chumphon-Ranong- ATTRACTIONS Phuket, Chuphon-. Amphoe Mueang Chumphon Van: There are van services to provinces and Chumphon National Museum sub-districts as follow; (พิพิธภัณฑ์ -Chumphon- Tel. สถานแห่งชาติจังหวัดชุมพร) is located in new Chumphon Governmental 0 7750 6326 Centre. The museum displays historical and -Chumphon-Surat Thani-Prachuap Khiri Khan precious ancient materials of Chumphon. Tel. 0 7757 2021 It was built in 1995. Library is on the ground -Chumphon-Ranong, take van services at floor, and there are 8 divided parts such as Tha Tapao Road Tel. 0 7757 0643. Chumphon Today, History of Chumphon, Chumphon during the Worldwar II, Chumphon and the typhoon etc. by displays in a form of pictures, sound-light, signs with details,

8 Chumphon models, imitation of some important places of people through the strong faith in Luang Pu Chumphon. The show “Gay Typhoon” will Song Chanthasaro whose body still remains perform 2 times a day at 10.00 a.m. and 02.00 undecayed. Besides that, there is a big Sala tree p.m. The museum is open for the public from with beautiful shape where we believed that Wednesday to Sunday, except for the official Lord Buddha was born under this tree. holidays, during 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. The entrance fee is 100 Baht per person. For more Military Youth Monument (อนุสาวรีย์ยุวชน information, please contact at Tel. 0 7763 0758, ทหาร) 08 5784 2491 is located on Highway No. 4001 (Chumphon- Pak Nam), Tambon Bang Mak, close to Tha Wat Pradoem (วัดประเดิม) Nang Sung bridge. It is about 5 kilometres Wat Pradoem, the archeological place of away from the city. This monument is built to Chumphon located at Mu 2, Tambon Takdat. commemorate the bravery of military youth The local archaeologist believe that this temple for their fight against the Japanese troop in was a former city of Chumphon because they 1941 during the Worldwar II. have found cornerstone, at first they thought they were the pillar but later they also found run-down of Lord Buddha sculptures which the Military Youth Monument local villagers called them as Prakoi (Buddha’s relic pagoda) in Srivijaya period and also found about twenty of Buddha’s head sculptures which made in sandstone, the evidence of Srivijaya arts including the arch of chapel school made in crystal with pediment pattern, the symbol of local’s architecture in that time. Besides, lot of groundwork and cornerstone have been found, which is noted as the evidence of the local ancestor’s culture. To get there: 6 Kms from Pathomphon junction, after passing under the train rail bridge you will see Soi Mueang Chumphon 15 (Soi Wat Pradoem), drive in the soi for about 2 kms, the temple is located at the left side.

Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi (วัดเจ้าฟ้าศาลาลอย) is located at Mu 7, Tambon Bangleuk, 4 kilometres from Chumphon city a long the paved road of Tesaban-Phetkasem route and take the right turn for another 2 kilometres. This old temple is worshipped among the Chumphon

Chumphon 9 Hat Pharadonphap (หาดภราดรภาพ) found the . This place is the This beach called Pharadonparp (Brotherhood) scared place of the people in Chumphon by the reason that during the War time, Thai and nearby provinces. The old and new and Japan had a treaty on this island. The road shrine including Mo Phon Herbs Garden are is full of coconut trees for around 3 kilometres, also situated here on the foothill along the restaurants and fisherman village are also seacoast. located on this beach along the coast. To get there: This beach is 12 kilometres away Prince Jumborn Warship (เรือรบหลวงชุมพร) from Chumphon by taking Highway No. 4119 It is a torpedo warship which has 68 metres then change to Highway No. 4098 for another length, and 6.55 metres wide. This war ship 1 kilometre. was put out of the duty on 26 November 1975 then moved to Hat Sai Ri in 1979. Opening Hat Sai Ri (หาดทรายรี) time is at 06.30 a.m-08.00 p.m. This scenic white sandy beach is approximately 20 kilometres from Chumphon on Highway Khao Chao Mueang (เขาเจ้าเมือง) No. 4119 and 4098. There are bus services This mountain is located next to Hat Sai Ri. from town to the beach. Around the corner Turn right along the asphalted road for of the beach, there is the monument of Prince another 1 kilometre then turn left and keep Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi who going for another 400 metres. There is

Hat Pharadonphap

10 Chumphon Hat Sai Ri, Muko Chumphon National Park

Chumphon National Park Natural Learning Suan. The Tourist Information Centre of Muko Centre and the scenery point where a Chumphon National Park is located in the panoramic view of the various islands can middle of mangrove forest where connected be viewed. with the wooden-bridge walkways for nature study of plants and wild animals. Muko Muko Chumphon National Park (อุทยาน Chumphon National Park has a beach แห่งชาติหมู่เกาะชุมพร) with more than 100 kilometres long which Announced as a National Park in 1989, with a covering more than half of overall area of former name of “Hat Sai Ri National Park”, after Chumphon. There are many beautiful beaches that this national park has changed the name such as Thung Makham Nai bay and Thung to Muko Chumphon on 24 February 1999. Makham Nok bay, Arunothai bay. Besides Muko Chumphon is covering the total area that, the area of National Park also covers Sai of 317 square kilometres includes Chorakae Ri beach where Prince Krom Luang Jumborn island in Amphoe Pathio until Ngam Yai Khet Udomsakdi shrine and the scenic point island, Ngam Noi island, Samet island, Maphrao are located.This national park is consists of island, Mattra island, Thong Lang island, Langka more than 40 islands, some spot is suitable for chio island, Thung ka in Amphoe Mueang and divingand relaxation such as Ko Langka some islands in Amphoe Sawi, Amphoe Thung Chio, Ko Mattra, Ko Ngam Yai and Ko Ngam Tako until Thong-krok bay in Amphoe Lang Noi. Admissionfee for Adult 200 Baht. for

Chumphon 11 Children100 Baht.The National Park provides Muko Chumphon National Park Office at Tel. accommodation. For more information, 0 7755 8144-5. please contact Muko Chumphon National Park Ko Mattra (เกาะมาตรา) This is a big island with Tel. 0 7755 8144-5 www.dnp.go.th only 45 minutes away. There are many rocks Interesting attractions within the National in front of the beach. Visitors can snorkelling Park: Ko Maphrao (เกาะมะพร้าว) This around the island. Accommodations, restaurants small 100-metre long white sandy island and rooms are available here. For reservation located 1 kilometre from Sai Ri beach. There is and information, please contact Muko Chumphon a beautiful in the west where tourists National Park Office at Tel. 0 7755 8144-5. can go swimming. Maprao island is a bird’s Ko Langka Chio (เกาะลังกาจิว) This white sandy nest concessionary island, for visitors who wish beach island is a bird’s nest concessionary to visit the island should obtain permission island, located at least 8 kilometres away from 1 week in advance at Tel. 0 7751 1551 so that Thung Makham bay.There are no habitations the office will provide a staff and tour guide to on the island except for the hut of the bird’s take care while visitors staying on the island. nest inspector. Another interesting point of this For visitors who want to dive, please contact Langka Jiew island is that the signature of

Ko Langka Chio

12 Chumphon Hat Thung Makham Noi

Chumphon 13 Ko Ngam Noi

14 Chumphon “Cho Po Ro” and year of Bangkok era craved Amphoe Pathio on the stone in front of the cave entrance. Tham Khao Phlu Wildlife Conservation The island consists of 2 bays, Makham Nai Area (เขตอนุรักษ์สัตว์ป่าถ�้ำเขาพลู) and Makham Nok bay which have the curve is located at Mu 3, Tambon Chumkho. Starts shape with the bench that appeared between from Highway No. 4 on Phetkasem road these 2 bays. This island is suitable for (Chumphon-Pathio road), take Highway No. relaxation, and there is a line of coconut trees 3201 until reached the guidepost at Tambon along the coast as well. Chumkho area. The area is covered with Ko Lava (เกาะละวะ) or Lava Island is a limestone mountain range in beautiful shape, small-size island which located near parallel to the road. This is the habitat of 3 Maphrao Island. Chumphon Archipelago flocks National Park Office is responsible of this island. Visitors usually go to this island for Coral Reef, Ko Ngam Yai a coral snorkeling and diving due to there is some beautiful coral reefs especially the marine flowers which are colorful. Visitors can buy a tour package or rent a boat at Pharadonpap beach and Thung Makham Noi bay. Ko Thalu (เกาะทะลุ) This island is 13 kilometres away from Chumphon estuary. It is a small limestone island which has many big cavities above water surface. It is possible to swim across the sea to the opposite side. This is land is also known as a popular island for visitors who love diving to see some corals including variety of marine flowers. During March-April, there will be the seagull flocks come to plant their eggs on this island. Ko Ngam Yai and Ko Ngam Noi (เกาะง่ามใหญ่ และเกาะง่ามน้อย) is located in the southern part of Thung Wua Laen bay, 17 kilometres away from the coast. It is a bird’s nest concessionary island. The local villagers are living by fishing and selling the bird’s nest. This island is one of the best places for diving because of the beautiful coral reef around the island.

Chumphon 15 Hat Thung Wua Laen

Ao Bo Mao (อ่าวบ่อเมา) slope which is suitable for swimming. There Visitors can hire a boat to Ko Khai where 6 are plenty of rocks in the southern end of the kilometres away from this wide with long beach adjoins the foot of the mountain. sandy beach bay. Visitors can spend the time with snorkeling and see the coral. There are Royal Initiated Project (โครงการพัฒนาส่วน abundant of fishes around the island, fishing พระองค์) is popular here. is located on Bang Boet Beach, Ban Nam Phu, Amphoe Pathio. From Chumphon city centre, Hat Thung Wua Laen (หาดทุ่งวัวแล่น) take the Phetchakasem road then take a right located in Mu 8, Tambon Sa Pli, approximately turn at Km. 41 and go along this road for 21 16 kilometres from Chumphon city centre kilometres. This land is belongs to King Rama along Chumphon-Hat Thung Wua Laen road, IX. It was organized in 1998 by the royal pass the Chumphon Government Service intention to use this place as the eco-system Office at Sam Kaew Mountain paralleling with classroom and researching lab to develop the railroad then turn to Highway No. 3180. the villager’s knowledge in earning for their A famous beautiful beach of Amphoe Pathio. living. This project’s area is located next to the The beach has white fine sand with a small seashore, consists of the sanddune area of 3.2

16 Chumphon square kilometres with 10 kilometres long. limestone and seaside villages parallel to the The top of this dune is 30 metres high from road and pine trees line, suitable for driving and the sea level. Behind the sand dune, there are biking around. This beach is extended to Bang more than 160 kinds of rare plants from peat Boet in Prachuab Khi Ri Khan Province. swamp forests, beach forests, tropical rain forests and dry evergreen forests. For more Amphoe Tha Sae information, please contact Royal Initiated Pho Ta Hin Chang Shrine (ศาลพ่อตาหินช้าง) Project Office Tel. 08 9292 2814 This shrine located next to a foothill which stands next to Km. 453. Hat Tham Thong–Bang Boet (หาดถ�้ำธง- This shrine is scared place where a sacred บางเบิด) elephant-shape graven stone. Local fruits and This 5-kilometre long beautiful beach located souvenirs shops are available on this area. at Mu 3, Tambon Chum Kho, along Highway No. 4 of Phetkasem Road (Chumphon-Pathio). Wat Thep Charoen or Rub Ror Cave Take the right turn at Km. 426 and follow (วัดเทพเจริญ (ถ�้ำรับร่อ)) the route for 21 kilometres. The highlights Situated at Mu 4, Tambon Tha Kham. The of the area consist of many different-shaped temple is approximately 4 kilometres from

Hat Tham Thong-Bang Boet

Chumphon 17 Wat Phrathat Tham Khwan Mueang

Phet Kasem road (Highway No.4), at Km. Amphoe Sawi 490. Thep Charoen temple is announced as Wat Phrathat Tham Khwan Mueang the National Archaeological Site on 27 (วัดพระธาตุถ�้ำขวัญเมือง) September 1936. The temple is located at is located in Tambon Napho. It is 2 kilometers the foot of Rap Ro hill where used to be the away from by taking the Highway U-thum Phon ancient city location, Rak Sa No. 41 to across Sawi River Bridge. Across the Dan seaport town with an old Buddha image Sawi Junction for about 500 metres, there is a which local villagers called “Luang Pu Lak” crossway on the right hand side of the road. and 577 Subduing Mara Attitude Buddha Take a U-turn then turn left and go on for images inside the cave. Ai Te Cave is located another 500 metres. The pagoda is situated next to Rup Ro Cave, there are an un-finished on the octagon base with the height of 20 reclining Buddha fresco painting on the wall. metres tall. Tourist’s interest is the pagoda Moreover, there is Sai Cave where used to where the Buddha’s relics are enshrined. be the resident of the superior, consists of There is 200-step staircase to the pagoda, and beautiful stalactites and stalacmites. On the it is located on the top of the hill. The large area of Samakki house, there are the Buddha lawn around the pagoda can be used as an footprint and a body of Lung Pu Sai which observation spot. was not yet decayed. Near by are the local museum with the collections of the ancient Hat Sai Ri Sawi (หาดทรายรีสวี) materials and the leather carving of the It is the beautiful beach of Amphoe Sawi, shadow puppet show. located at Mu 8, Tambon Tha Hin. This large sand beach is parallel to a long line of many

18 Chumphon coconut trees. It is good for relaxation and exploring the way of life of local fishermen. Tourists can get there easily by taking Highway no. 41 (Chumphon-Sawi Route), turn into 4003 road (Sawi-Bor Kha Route) for another 6 kilometers, then take Bang Kreng-Ao Manao route for approximately 7 kilometres. There are some accommodations and restaurants available along the beach.

Amphoe Thung Tako Hat Arunothai (หาดอรุโณทัย) is located at Mu 1, Tambon Pak Tako. From Phetkasem road, turn left to Highway no. 4096 for 1 kilometre. Visitors can observe the lifestyle of the local fishermen on this quiet beach. Nearby the beach, there is the Prince Chumphon Shrine and Thung Tako mouth, the area where local fishermen depart for their voyage is also located next to this beach. Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park

Namtok Klong Phrao (น�้ำตกคลองเพรา) Namtok Klong Phrao or Namtok Thap Chang to the National Park Conservation Unit (No. 1/ is a big waterfall in the middle of the forest. It Klong Prao Waterfall) for another 14 kilometres. is a beautiful waterfall flowing all year round. There are 5 floors, rd3 floor is the highest one Amphoe Lang Suan with 36 metres high. There are no facilities Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park provided but the outdoor area for camping. (สวนสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์) Visitors who want to stay overnight must is located at Mu 8, Ban Khao Ngen, Tambon bring the tents. For more information, please Tha Mapra, approximately 65 kilometres from contact Ngao Waterfall National Park Office in Chumphon by turning right at Amphoe Lang Chumphon Tel. 0 7784 8181 Suan junction (Opposite of Amphoe Lang To get there: This waterfall is located 23 Suan’s entrance) for another 3 kilometres. kilometres away from Amphoe Thung Tako by This park is a good place for relaxation. There taking Highway No. 41 (Thung Tako-Lang Suan are the ornamental plants garden and the Route) at Km. 57-58. There is the junction at statue of the Somdet Phra Srinagarindra on 10 kilometres before reaching Amphoe the foothills. Not far from the park is Tham Lang Suan. Take a right turn and get on the Khao Ngoen (Khao Ngoen Cave). On the cave asphalted road, there is a sign shows the way wall, there is the inscription of King Rama V’s initials which engraved on in 1889.

Chumphon 19 Chakri Naruebet Ship Model (เรือจ�ำลอง ghosts on the island. The island has some จักรีนฤเบศร) beautiful reefs, and some local villages around is located in Mu 3, Tambon Pak Nam Lang the island. There is the 200-metre high scenic Suan, next to Laem Son beach. This model is 29 point behind the island. When the tide is low, metres wide, 79 metres long and 6 metres visitors can walk from Ao Khrok pier to the high. This Chakri Naruebet ship model was island. Activities and home-stay are provided built by a faith of Pak Nam Lang Suan local by local villagers. For information, please villagers with the budget from villagers. Open contact Tel. 08 1093 1443, 08 9018 0644. daily at 08.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m. Tham Khao Kriap (ถ�้ำเขาเกรียบ) Ko Phithak (เกาะพิทักษ์) Khao Kriap cave is located in Mu 4, Tambon This small island located at Mu 14, Tambon Ban Kuan, by taking the Chumphon-Lang Suan Pak Nam Jued, 25 kilometres from Lang Suan route for around 80 kilometres or 10 kilometres municipality office. There is a long-tail boat from Amphoe Lang Suan. There are the service from Ao Khrok pier to Phithak island. stalactites and stalagmites including 370 The former name of this island is “Ko Phi Thak” steps and a monk resident on the foothill. because villagers believed that there are

Namtok Heo Ta Chan

20 Chumphon Ban Khlong Ruea Homestay

Amphoe Lamae the way for another 5 kilometres until reached Tham Khao Phlu Hot Spring (บ่อน�้ำร้อน Tawan Chai Beach. ถ�้ำเขาพลู) This hot spring is in Mu 2, Tambon Suan Tang. Amphoe Phato From Phet Kasem road, take a left turn at km. Namtok Heo Lom (Heo Lom Waterfall) 92 to Ban Duad for 500 metres. There are 3 hot (น�้ำตกเหวโหลม) springs In each springs, there is hot mineral is located at Ban Bok Fai, Mu 3, Tambon Pak water rises from the ground with the Song, in Kuan Yai Mon Wildlife Sanctuary area. temperature of 55-56 °c. Visitors can enjoy There is a 200-metre long trek from Heo Lom washing and bathing which could help to cure Conservation Unit, past Phato canal and a the illness. Open daily at 09.00 a.m.-06.30 p.m. waterfall which surrounded by different kinds For more information, please contact Tel . 09 of tropical rain forest plants where is suitable 5034 7959 for bird watching and trekking. To get there: Take Highway No. 4 until reached Hat Tawan Chai (หาดตะวันฉาย) Wang Takor junction. Take a right turn and go This is a large long beach parallel to the line along Highway No. 4006 (Lang Suan-Rat Cha of coconut palms. It is suitable for relaxation Krut), through Amphoe Phato and take a left and exploring the way of life of local villagers. turn at Km. 11 for another 8 kilometres. Tourists can travel to the beach by car from Phetchakasem road at Thung Sawan junction Ban Khlong Ruea Homestay (โฮมสเตย์บ้าน and turn to Amphoe Lamae then turn left along คลองเรือ) is located at Mu 9, Tambon Pak Song. It is surrounded by the rain forest which has

Chumphon 21 Namtok Heo Phlu Nang

the biological diversity, consists of variety of Nung waterfall. Local villagers will lead the way wild animals and plants especially ferns, and to the waterfall. For more information, please orchids. Some fascinating waterfall such as contact Klong Rua Village Tel. 08 7884 5267 Heo Plu Nung and Heo Ta Chan waterfall are www.klongrua.com also situated here. Moreover, for visitors who love to spend the time on activities should Pho Ta Mangkre Summit (ยอดเขาพ่อตามังเคร) not missed visiting fruits and java gardens, Top of the summit is 970 metres high from the bamboo rafting and bird watching etc. For sea level, covered with flowers field together more information, please call Tel. 08 7884 5267 with some strange plants and wild animals. www.klongrua.com Visitors can feel the warmth of nature, a beautiful white-purple Mankre flower and the Namtok Heo Ta Chan-Namtok Heo Phlu sea mist. Visitors who want to visit the summit, Nung (น�้ำตกเหวตาจันทร์-น�้ำตกเหวพลูหนัง) please contact Phato Watershed forest It is not difficult to go to these two waterfalls. Ecotourism Club Tel. 08 0719 2009 Visitors can start from Klong Ruea Village and take a short walk to the waterfall. Visitors can Khao Thung-Namtok Klong Pi (เขาทุ่ง- spend some times enjoy the freshness of Heo น�้ำตกคลองปิ) Ta Chan waterfall and the beauty of Heo Phlu Khao Thung is cover 3 provinces of Chumphon,

22 Chumphon Ranong and Surat Thani. This large moun- that divers would dream of, and many white tain is the main waterway of Lang Suan sandy beaches for leisure. Furthermore, there river. Almost area still be the fully rainforest. are diving schools with new divers coming to Visitors can enjoy the beauty of 50-metre learn basic skills. Many types of bungalows are waterfall. For transportation information, on offer at different prices for visitors to choose. please contact Phato Watershed forest Interesting attractions within : Ecotourism Club Tel. 08 0719 2009 Ao Tanot (อ่าวโตนด) is a bay to the east. It is a coral spot. There is a cliff that extends to Laem INTERESTING ACTIVITIES Thian, and beautiful scenery. Phato Canal Water Rafting (ล่องแพคลอง Ao Luek (อ่าวลึก) is a bay located to the southeast, พะโต๊ะ) surrounded by cliffs. There is a beautiful rocky There are many activities for visitors in Amphoe cape and a coral diving site. Phato such as water rafting and homestay in the rainforest of Phato, Here is the beginning Phato Canal Water Rafting of river which flows through the mountain and fruits gardens. Some part is a big cataract, suitable for rafting all year round. The water rafting will begins with Ton Nam canal where many wild animals live such as Presbytis obscuras and hornbills. Visitors can spend the time to visit the , coffee and mangosteen gardens. For any one who likes trekking, there are some trekking activities such as camping and elephants riding, rafting time around 2-3 hrs. For more information, please contact Phato Watershed forest Ecotourism Club Tel. 08 0719 2009

Ko Tao (เกาะเต่า) is an isolated island in the Gulf of , 45 kilometres northwest of Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, 64 kilometres from , 110 kilometres off the coast of Surat Thani, and 74 kilometres off the coast of Chumphon. In the past, turtles came here to lay their eggs because it is a remote island with an intact environment. This was how Ko Tao or Turtle Island derived its name. It is an island of nature and has an abundance of marine life, beautiful coral reefs in shallow and deep sea, a variety of fish in beautiful colours

Chumphon 23 Kong Hin Chumphon

Laem Ta To (แหลมตาโต๊ะ) is a viewpoint on the From Chumphon Lomprayah (บริษัท เรือเร็ว ลม mountaintop, overlooking the scenery of Ao พระยา จำ�กัด) Thian Ok and Ao Chalok Ban Kao. There are Bangkok-Ko Tao; takes 9 hours, 1,100 Baht (Ticket coconut plantations interspersed with rocks. include bus and ferry) For more information, Hat Sai Ri (หาดทรายรี) is the longest beach please call Tel. 0 2629 2569-70 (Bangkok with white sand and coral reefs parallel to the Office), 0 7795 1129, 08 1370 4004 (Ko Tao Office) beach. www.lomprayah.com Laem Hin Cho Po Ro (แหลมหินจปร.) is a cape where Chumphon-Ko Tao; takes 1 hour 45 minutes, the stone incised with the royal initials of King 600 Baht. For more information, please call Tel. Rama V is located on Hat Sai Ri, as evidenced 08 1956 5644 (Chumphon Office), 0 7795 1129 of a royal marine visit. (Ko Tao Office) www.lomprayah.com Kong Hin Chumphon (กองหินชุมพร) is a pile of Songserm Rungrueang(บริษัท ส่งเสริมรุ่งเรือง จำ�กัด) underwater rocks away from Ko Tao in the Chumphon-Ko Tao; Takes 2 hours 45 minutes, direction to Chumphon. It takes 90 minutes for 500 Baht. For more information, please call a boat trip. Coral is found in the sea at a depth Tel. 0 2629 3415 www.songserm.com of 120 feet. It abounds with fish.

24 Chumphon MAJOR EVENTS Lang Suan’s Fruits Fair (งานวันผลไม้เมือง Phato Rafting Festival (งานเทศกาลล่องแพ หลังสวน) พะโต๊ะ) Held during February every years. This fair is organized annually around August The highlights of this festival are including of in Auy Chai Market 3. There are a fruits contest, competitions mini-marathon race, rafting, fruits market and processed fruits as well. Phato Queen Contest, singing contest and buying some fruits from gardens. For more Chumphon King’s and Princess’cups information, please contact Phato Municipality Boats Race (งานแข่งเรือยาวชิงถ้วยพระราชทาน office Tel. 0 7753 9040. พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชและ สมเด็จพระเทพรัตนราชสุดาฯ สยามบรมราชกุมารี) Chumphon Sea-World Fair (งานเปิดโลกทะเล Held annually on August at Hua Wang-Phanang ชุมพร) The Fair is annually held on March on Tak canal, Tambon Na Cha-ang around Nong Sai Ri beach, to promote local incomes and Yai area. tourism as well as to conserve the natural resources of Chumphon. The activities include Traditional Boats Procession and Boat a fishing competition, exhibition and contest Racing (งานประเพณีแห่พระแข่งเรือ ขึ้นโขนชิงธง of pictures of related interesting places contest ชิงโล่และถ้วยพระราชทาน) as well as mini marathon racing contest etc. Originally this event began in King Rama III’s

Traditional Boats Procession and Boat Racing

Chumphon 25 birds have to travel down the the southern hemisphere, which is warm aidn rich food. Traveling of these birds of prey on Thailand, Chumphon Province, Malayan are is the narrowest part of the Malaya and is ideal for watching birds of prey through a lot of flying each day. It is a hundred in each of the month from September to October of each year. Held annually during October, arranged by Ta Yang Sub-district Municipality Tel. 0 7755 3360, 0 7755 3497 www.tayangcity.go.th.

Celebration in Honoring Prince of Jumborn Shrine (งานเทิดพระเกียรติ กรมหลวง ชุมพรเขตรอุดมศักดิ์) Held annually during December 19th-25th, to honors the Father of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Krom Luang Jumborn Khet Udomsakdi (Sadej-Tia), whose life and work has been exhibited in this fair. Moreover you

Prince of Chumphon Shrine can enjoy watching different kinds of exhibitions and theatrical plays as well as many southern local entertainments. period around 1844. The festival, commencing annually in October after Thod Ka Thin festival LOCAL PRODUCTS (to observe the annual ceremony of presenting Fresh Roasted Coffee “Chumphon Coffee yellow robes to Bhuddist Monks festival) at Valley” where is the most Robusta coffee trees Lang Suan River. The main activity is the boat planted in Thailand with many brands. procession from various temples and boat racing. The winner is the one who get the flag Fruits There are plenty of fruits, the famous at the finish line with out sinking. For more one is Lep Mue Nang banana and other information, please contact kinds of fruits which visitors can buy at local Office Tel. 0 7754 1009 souvenirs shops such as mangosteen, pomelo, Sawi pineapple, Lang Suan durian, rambutan, Raptor Watch Festival (เทศกาลดูเหยี่ยวอพยพ) langsat, long kong, wintergreen, durian jam, September,weather in the north of the mangosteen jam etc. world,Russia,China,Mongolia,Karea and Japan began to snow and cold weather Bird’s Nest One of the most popular product resulted in birds of prey lived band Northern of Chumphon. Visitors can buy the bird’s nest Hemissphere begin food shortages. These at souvenir shop in Chumphon.

26 Chumphon Seafood Preserved and fresh such as Ban Pak ACCOMMODATION Hat , Pak Mae Nam Thung Tako Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai fish sauce, mussel and sea catfish are available. Ate’ Chumphon Hotel (เอเต้ ชุมพร โฮเทล) 36 Furthermore, there are also have the fresh Thataphao Road, Tambon Thataphao, Tel. 0 7750 seafood and some preserved seafood in other 3222 www.atechumphon.com, 56 rooms: 1,650- local shops. 4,800 Baht Bang Khoi Guesthouse (บางคอย เกสท์เฮ้าส์)112/5 SOUVENIR SHOPS Mu 5 Tambon Tha Yang, Tel. 0 7758 0198, Amphoe Mueang Chumphon 9 rooms: 450 baht Ban Pha Deang Batik Groups 12/3 Mu 1, Ban Phak Ruen Ruedi (บ้านพัก รื่นฤดี) 112/3 Mu 1 Tambon Hat Sai Ri, Tel. 08 1270 1886, 08 6280 Chumphon-Pak Nam, Tel. 0 7752 1275, 16 rooms: 3638 Open daily 08.00 a.m.-05.00 p.m. 450 baht Chumphon Bird’s nest 122 Krom Luang Chalida Resort (ชลิดา รีสอร์ท) 185 Mu 9, Tambon Chumphon Road, Tambon Tha Tapao, Tel. 0 7750 Tak Dad, Tel. 0 7750 2888 www.chalida.com 7331 Open daily 09.30 a.m.-08.30 p.m. 650-2,400 Baht. Pha Deang Batik 107 Mu 1, Tambon Hat Sai Chumphon Palace (ชุมพร พาเลซ) 328/15 Pracha Ri, Tel. 0 7752 2010, 09 6635 0182 Uthit Road, Tambon Tha Taphao, Tel. 0 7757 Tee Ban Nok 2005 269/17-19 Mu 5, Tambon 1715-22, 72 rooms: 550 baht Na Thung, Tel. 08 1273 6066, 08 0522 4449 Chumphon Garden Hotel (ชุมพรการ์เดนส์) 66/1 Tham Sing Coffee 18 Mu 1, Tambon Tham Tha Taphao Road, Tel. 0 7750 6888, 85 rooms: Sing Tel. 08 9292 1919, 09 3578 0281 500–600 baht Yui Batik 20 Mu 1 Tambon Hat Sai Ri, Tel. Chumphon Grand Palace (ชุมพร แกรนด์ พาเลซ) 219 08 9651 9500 Mu 1 Chumphon-Ranong Road, Tambon Wang Phai Tel. 0 7757 4800, 180 rooms: 550–1,500 Baht Amphoe Tha Sae Chumphon Park Resort (ชุมพร ปาร์ค รีสอร์ท) Thasae Coffee Group 274 Mu 9, Thasae- 265/3 Mu 9, Tel. 0 7751 2380, 0 7757 5077-8, Pathio Road, Tambon Tha Sae Tel. 0 7759 9683, 53 rooms: 600-850 baht 08 6919 8945 De Sea Almond (เดอ ซี อัลมอนด์) 119/17 Mu 6, Tambon Hat Sai Ri, Tel. 0 7751 0299 www. Amphoe Sawi deseaalmond.com, 900-2,800 Baht. Khao Talu Coffee 14/1 Mu 5, Tambon Khao Hat Sai Resort (หาดทราย รีสอร์ท) 99/6-7 Mu 7, Talu, Tel. 0 7762 0009, 08 9475 5446 Tambon Hai Sai Ri Tel. 0 7755 8028, 08 1970 S T Coffee 127 Mu 7, Tambon Na Pho, Tel. 3033, www.hadsairesort.com, 33 rooms: 1,200- 0 7753 1153, 08 5182 9777 3,000 baht Jansom Chumphon (จันทร์สม ชุมพร) 188/138 Amphoe Lang Suan Saladaeng Road, Tambon Tha Taphao Tel. 0 7750 Chinnawat Coffee 182 Mu 7, Tambon Naka, 2504-10, 105 rooms: 510–1,600 baht Tel. 08 1616 8992 Khum Sai Ri Resort (คุ้มทรายรี รีสอร์ท) 100/2 Mu 7, Tambon Hat Sai Ri, Tel. 0 7755 8244-5, 10 rooms: 800-1,500 baht

Chumphon 27 M.T. Resort (เอ็ม.ที รีสอร์ท) 13 Mu 3 Tel. 0 7755 The Na Tung (เดอะ นาทุ่ง) 164 Mu 6 Tambon 8153,9 rooms: 950-1,500 baht Na Tung, Tel. 0 7750 4448-9, 08 4015 4506, Morakot Chumphon (มรกตชุมพร) 118 Thawi 19 rooms: 500–800 baht Sinkha Road Tel. 0 7750 2999 www.morakot The Mercy (เดอะ เมอร์ซี่) 19/29 Mu 9, Tambon hotel.com, 130 rooms: 450-3,500 baht Tak Dad Tel. 08 6475 8888 www.themercyhotel. Nana Buri (นานาบุรี) 355/9 Prach u-thit, Tambon com, 32 rooms: 470-970 baht. Tha Taphao, Tel. 0 7750 3888, 0 7750 3188 Thanisa Resort (ธนิสา รีสอร์ท) 87 Mu 10 www.nanaburihotel.com, 87 rooms: 700–2,500 U-thumphon Road, Tambon Na Thung Tel. 0 baht 7750 1055-56 www.tanisaresort.com, 36 rooms: Nongmai Resort (น้องใหม่ รีสอร์ท) 285 Mu 1 Tel. 850-1,800 baht 08 0176 3311 www.nongkhaiwhitehotel.com, Tawan Chai Resort (ตะวันฉายรีสอร์ท) 68/2 Mu 66 rooms: 600–1,200 Baht. 5 Tambon Nacha-ang, Tel. 0 7750 1874, 0 7762 Novotel Chumphon Beach Resort and Golf 2833, 30 Rooms: 600-800 baht (โนโวเทล ชุมพร บีช รีสอร์ทแอนด์กอล์ฟ) 1110 Mu Yaravee Beach & Resort (ญารวี บีช รีสอร์ท) 100/2 4 Hat Pharadonphap Road, Tambon Par Nam Mu 7, Tambon Had Sai Ri, Tel. 0 7764 0637, Tel. 0 7752 9529 www.novotel-chumphon.com, 08 1895 9151, 21 rooms: 800-1,000 Baht. 177 rooms: 4,500-12,000 baht Palm Sweet Resort (ปาล์มสวีท รีสอร์ท) 115/3 Amphoe Pathio Tambon Bangleuk, Tel. 0 7763 1111, 09 6653 Acadia Resort (อาคาเดีย รีสอร์ท) behind Talat 3256 www.palmsweetresort.com, 700-1,200 Pho Chai, Tel. 0 4242 2677. 10 bungalows and Baht. 6 rooms: 400–1,000 Baht. Paradorn Inn (ภราดร อินน์) 180/12 Soi Paradorn Albatross Guesthouse (อัลบาทรอส เกสท์เฮ้าส์) Inn, Saladaeng Road, Tel. 0 7751 1500, 0 14/17-8 Thungwualaen Road, Tambon Sapli, 7751 1598 www.chumphon-paradorn.com, Tel. 0 7762 2939, 08 6474 9950, 12 rooms: 350- 100 rooms: 400–1,100 baht 550 baht. Pana Thara Hotel (โรงแรมพนธารา) Porramin Ban Talay Thungwualean (บ้านทะเล ทุ่งวัวแล่น) Munkha Road, 0 7751 1702, www.panatara- 54/13 Mu 8, Tambon Sa Pli, Tel. 0 7762 2887, hotel.com, 27 room: 1,000-1,200 Baht 1,000-2,000 baht. Retro Box Hotel (ประจักษ์ บังกะโล) 89 Soi 3 Krom Chanthima Resort (จันทิมา รีสอร์ท) 99/8 Mu 5, Luang Chumphon Road, Tambon Tha Taphao Tambon Pak Klong, Tel. 08 1006 8001, 08 9067 Tel. 0 7751 0333, 06 1735 7333, 700 Baht 4395 www.chanthimaresort.com, 32 rooms: Sai Ree Beach Cabana (ทรายรี บีช คาบาน่า) 800-1,200 baht 100 Mu 7, Tambon Hat Sai Ri, Tel. 0 7764 0637, Chuan Fun Lodge (ชวนฝัน ลอดจ์) 54/3-6 Hat 21 rooms : 800-1,200 baht Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, Tel. 0 7756 South Gate Residence Hotel Chumphon (เซาท์ 0230, 6 rooms: 500-2,000 baht เกท เรสสิเดนซ์ ชุมพร)115 Mu 6 Trirat Road, Tambon Chumphon Cabana Resort (ชุมพร คาบาน่า Na Thung, Tel. 09 3575 0988, 750-1,000 Baht. รีสอร์ท) 69 Mu 8, Hat Thoung Wua Laen, Suan Hin Nam Resort (สวนหินน�้ำ รีสอร์ท) Tambon Sa Pli, Tel. 0 7756 0245-7, 124 rooms: 37 Tambon Wungphai, Tel. 0 7765 8755, 1,260-2,200 30 rooms, 600-900 Baht

28 Chumphon Clean Wave Resort (คลีนเวฟ รีสอร์ท) 54 Mu 8, Amphoe Thung Tako Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli Tel. 0 7756 Chumphon Sunny Beach Resort (ชุมพร ซันนี่ 0151-2, 08 1832 8186 www.cleanwaveresort. บีช รีสอร์ท) 393 Mu 1 Hat Arunothai, Tambon com 30 rooms: 500-2,200 baht Pak Tako, Tel. 0 7757 9148, 08 3596 4337 www. Hat Suay Resort (หาดสวยรีสอร์ท) 9/6 Mu 1 Hat sunnybeachresort.com, 22 rooms: 950–1,150 Bor Mao, Tambon Chumkho, Tel. 0 7751 2047, baht 08 1894 8480, 5 rooms: 500–600 baht Tusita Resort and Spa (ธูษิฏา รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) Kamnerd Ploy Resort & Spa (ก ำ�เนิดพลอย 259/9 Mu 1 Tambon Pak Tako Tel. 0 7757 9073-4 รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 1/1 Mu 5, Tambon Pakklong, www.tusitawellness.com, 22 rooms: 7,600- Tel. 08 1988 8554, 08 1988 8516 www. 23,000 baht baankamnerdployresort.com, 26 rooms: 1,500-3,000 baht Amphoe Lang Suan Khrua Rimle Resort (ครัวริมเล รีสอร์ท) 3/1 Mu 8, 99 Bay Resort (เก้าสิบเก้า เบย์รีสอร์ท) 9 Mu 4 Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli Tel. 0 7756 Tambon Pak Nam–Lang Suan, Tel. 0 7755 1133 0119, 3 Bungalows: 600-900 baht www.99bayresort.com, 40 rooms: 500-700 Laemtean Home Beach Resort (แหลมแท่น baht โฮม บีช รีสอร์ท) 53/13 Mu 1 Hat Bor Mao, Tambon Auay Chai Grand (อวยชัย แกรนด์) 366 Mu 4 Chumkho Tel. 0 7751 2080, 08 9288 2741, Tambon Wang Tako Tel. 0 7754 5196-7, 63 4 rooms: 500 baht rooms: 600–1,000 baht Pathiu Beach Resort (ปะทิว บีช รีสอร์ท) Mu 1, Ban Lae Resort (บ้านเล รีสอร์ท)155 Mu 4, Hat Bor Mao, Tambon Chumkho, Tel. 08 5787 Tambon Bang Nam Chued,Tel. 08 6328 4397, 12 rooms: 500 baht 6629,12 rooms: 2,500–3,000 baht Porn Ammarin Resort (พรอัมรินทร์ รีสอร์ท) Ban Klang Suan Resort (บ้านกลางสวน รีสอร์ท) 49/14-20 Mu 6, Ao Hin Kob, Tambon Chumkho 123 Langsuan-Paknam Road, Tambon Leam Sai, Tel. 0 7751 2027-8, 08 1787 8770,5 rooms : Tel. 0 7763 0591, 08 6686 2870, 700-800 baht. 500 baht Chai Hat Resort (ชายหาด รีสอร์ท) 23 Mu 2 Tawan Resort (ตะวัน รีสอร์ท ทุ่งวัวแล่น) 9/2 Mu 8, Tambon Bang Nam Chued Tel. 0 7755 1327, Tambon Sa Pli, Tel. 0 77 560011, 08 9292 4143, 08 7266 6506, 25 rooms: 450–700 baht 10 rooms: 700-1,200 baht Home Stay Ko Phithak (โฮมสเตย์ เกาะพิทักษ์) on Phithak Island, Tambon Bang Nam Chued Amphoe Sawi Tel. 08 10931 4443, 08 9018 0644, 450–700 Mookda Resort (มุกดา รีสอร์ท) 100/25 Mu 4 baht/person included 3 meals Phetchkasem Road, Tambon Sawi, Tel. 0 7753 Jing Jo Hotel (โรงแรมจิงโจ้) 42/4 Mu 5 Tambon 1282, 08 4154 1393, 14 rooms: 600 baht Khan Ngoen, Tel. 0 7754 5246-9, 87 rooms: Thong Tom Yai Homestay (โฮมสเตย์บ้านท้องตม 350-3,000 baht ใหญ่) Baan Thong Tom Yai, Tambon Dansawi, P.N. Seafood and Resort (พีเอ็น ซีฟู้ด แอนด์ Tel. 0 7750 2000, 08 1345 6743 รีสอร์ท) 57 Mu 1 Tambon Bang Nam Chued Tel. 0 7755 1119, 08 9588 0244, 35 rooms: 800–3,000 baht

Chumphon 29 Phupha Greenview Resort (ภูผา กรีนวิว รีสอร์ท) Manlika (มัลลิกา)108/8 Mu 1, Chumphon- 81 Mu 2 Tambon Bang Nam Chued Tel. 0 7755 Pak Nam Road, inside Mix Hotel, Tel. 0 7750 1634-5, 19 rooms: 500–800 baht 2291 (Thai Food) Pugdee Hotel (โรงแรมพักดี) 92 Kowngen Road, Paksod Kitchen (ครัวผักสด) 110/32 Suksamer Road Langsuan Tel. 0 7754 1414, 09 0628 2873, Soi 9, Tel. 0 7757 1731 (Thai/Vietnam/Europe Food) 800 baht. Paradonphap (ภราดรภาพ) 2 Mu 4, Hat Paradonphap, Tambon Pak Nam Tel. 0 7752 1401 (Seafood) Amphoe Phato Ran Prik Hom (ร้านพริกหอม) 32 Tha Taphao Ban Phufa Resort (บ้านภูฟ้า รีสอร์ท) Mu 4 Road, Tambon Tha Taphao, Tel. 0 7757 0707 Tambon Pak Song Tel. 0 7752 0055, 0 7752 0075, (Thai Food) 08 7821 8700, 4 rooms: 400 baht Riverside Garden (ริเวอร์ไซด์ การ์เดนท์) 154/7 Phu Kwan Mueang Resort (ภูขวัญเมือง รีสอร์ท) Mu 4, Tambon Thayang, Tel. 0 7755 3253 153 Mu 8 Tambon Phato Tel. 0 7753 9157, Yim Restaurant (ยิ้มโภชนา) 117/1 Mu 4, 08 7887 6699, 15 rooms: 400–800 baht Tambon Thungka, Tel. 08 9871 9290 (Thai/ Phu Nam Sai Plam Hill Resrot (ภูน�้ำใส ปาล์ม Seafood) ฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) Tambon Pak Song, Tel. 08 1536 Rungthip (รุ่งทิพย์) Thaweesinka Road, Tambon 8976, 400–800 baht Thatapao, Tel. 08 9122 5987 (Thai Food) Rim Khlong Resort (ริมคลอง รีสอร์ท) 8/1 Mu 11, Suan Arharn Rin (สวนอาหารรินทร์)118 Krom Tambon Phato, Tel. 08 4443 7105, 600-900 baht. Luang Chumphon Road, near Chumphon trainstation, Tel. 0 7751 1531, 0 7750 1955 Restaurants (Thai and Chinese Style) Amphoe Mueang Chumphon Ai Yha R-Tue(ไอ้หย๋าอาตือ)188/110 Sala Amphoe Pathio Daeng Road, Tambon Tha Taphao, near Clean Wave (คลีนเวฟ) 54 Mu 8, Hat Thung Ocean shopping mall Tel. 0 7750 2901 Wua Laen, Tel. 0 7756 0151-2 (Thai & Seafood) Italian Restaurant & Bakery (เฟม อิตาเลี่ยน Ruen Chamao (เรือชะเมา) Mu 6, Tambon เรสเตอรอง แอนด์ เบเกอรี่) 188/20-21 Sala Daeng Chum Kho Tel. 08 6274 3560 (Seafood) Road, Tambon Tha Taphao Tel. 0 7757 1076, View Seafood (วิว ซีฟู้ด) Hat Thung Wua Laen, 0 7757 1077 (Thai, India and Western Style) Mu 8, Tambon Sa Pli, Tel. 0 7756 0214(Thai & Kanda (กานดา) 282/12-14 Porramin Makkha Seafood) Road, Tel. 0 7751 1707 (Thai and Western Style) Kaehaad Kitchen (ครัวเคหาสน์) 28/1 Mu 8, Krua Jae Arng (ครัวเจ๊อ่าง)121 Mu 4, Hat Thugwualaan Beach, Tambon Saplee, Tel. Paradornparp, Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. 0 7756 0208 0 7752 1087, 08 1978 0485 (Seafood) Lui Restaurant (ร้านอาหาร ลุย) 32/6 Mu 4, Amphoe Tha Sae Hat Paradonphap, Tambon Pak Nam Tel. Kaeng Pheka Resort (แก่งเพกา รีสอร์ท) 0 7752 1135, 0 7752 2233 (Seafood) Phetkasem Road Tel. 0 7765 1432 (Thai & Lung Plen Kungluang (ลุงเผล็นกุ้งหลวง) 62 Mu 7, Seafood) Tambon Bangmak, Tel. 08 9921 8927 (Seafood) Khun Sarai (คุณสาหร่าย) 222 Mu 8, Tambon Tha Kham, Tel. 0 7754 7223-4

30 Chumphon Sum Vieng (ซุ้มเวียง) Tambon Tha Sae Tel. Chai Hat Seafood (ชายหาด ซีฟู้ด) 23 Mu 2, 0 7759 9037 (Thai Food) Tambon Bang Nam Chuet Tel. 0 7755 1327, 0 7755 1674 (Seafood) Amphoe Sawi Krua Lim Lae (ครัวริมเล) Pak Nam Lang Suan Beach, Ran Ruean Mai Chai Nam (ร้านเรือนไม้ชายน�้ำ) opposite of Jakkrinarubeth Boat, 669 Mu 3, Tambon Wisai Nue, Tel. 08 1892 1484 Tambon Pak Nam, Tel. 0 7755 1699 (Seafood) Sunee Restaurant (ร้านอาหารสุนีย์) 142 Tambon Laem Riw(แหลมริ่ว) 94 Mu 4, Tambon Bang Napho, Tel. 0 7753 1159 (Seafood & A La Carte) Nam Chuet, Tel. 08 9292 3924 (Seafood) Laem Ya Seafood (แหลมหญ้า ซีฟู้ด) 129 Mu 3, Amphoe Thung Tako Tambon Bang Nam Chuet Tel. 0 7755 1655, Krua Than Khun (ครัวท่านขุน) 262/6 Hat 08 6269 2265 (Thai & Seafood) Arunothai, Tambon Pak Tako, Tel. 0 7757 9161 P.N. Seafood (พี เอ็น ซีฟู้ด) 57 Mu 1, Tambon (Thai & Seafood) Bang Nam Chuet, Tel. 0 7755 1119, 0 7755 1138 Mer Raya (เมอร์รายา) 259/9 Mu 1, Tambon Pak (Seafood) Tako Tel. 0 7757 9073-4 (Italian & Thai Food) San Sai Seafood (สันทราย ซีฟู้ด) 59 Mu 2, Pak Tako Seafood (ปากตะโก ซีฟู้ด) 259/9 Mu Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, Pak Nam Lang 1, Tambon Pak Tako Tel. 0 7757 9044 (Seafood) Suan Road Tel. 08 9874 2689 (Seafood) Suan Nai Dam (สวนนายดำ�) 199 Mu 7, Tambon Tako Tel. 08 9652 0735 (Thai Food & Coffee Shop) Amphoe Lamae Sunny Beach Seafood (ซันนี่บีช ซีฟู้ด) 373 Kha Mu Nok Noi (ขาหมู นกน้อย)179 Mu 7, Mu 1, Hat Arunothai, Tambon Pak Tako, Tel : Highway No. 41, Tambon Lamae Tel. 0 7755 9023 0 7757 9148 (Seafood & A La Carte) Bangpo Seafood (บางปอ ซีฟู้ด) Lamae–MaeJo Road (near Lamae beach), Tel. 08 1737 7671 Amphoe Lang Suan 99 Bay Resort (เก้าสิบเก้า เบย์ รีสอร์ท) Pak Nam Amphoe Phato Lang Suan Beach, 9 Mu 4, Tambon Pak Nam Lang Suan Lamyai Kitchen (ครัวสวนลำ�ใย) 46 Mu 14, Suan, Tel. 0 7755 1133 (Seafood) Tambon Phato, Tel. 08 1891 2222, 08 1891 3333

USEFULL CALLS Chumphon Provincial Governer’s Office Tel. 0 7751 1551, 0 7757 0355 Chumphon Public Relation Tel. 0 7765 8077 Chumphon Municipality Office Tel. 0 7751 1024 Chumphon Khet Udomsak Hospital Tel. 0 7750 3672 Chumphon Provincial Police Headquaters Tel. 0 7750 1039 Highway Police Tel. 1193 Tourist Police Tel. 1155

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34 Chumphon TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND (TAT) HEAD OFFICE 1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Tel. 1672, 0 2250 5500 Fax 0 2253 7440 E-mail: [email protected] www.tourismthailand.org Open daily 08.30 a.m.-04.30 p.m.

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TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, TAT CHUMPHON 111/11-12 Thawi Sinkha Road, Tha Taphao, Amphoe Mueang, Chumphon 86000 Tel. 0 7750 2775-6, 0 7750 1831 Fax 0 7750 1832 E-mail [email protected] Areas of Responsibility: Chumphon and Ranong Open daily 08.30 a.m.-04.30 p.m.

Updated August 2018

Chumphon 35 Ao Tham Thong-Bang Boet Fisherman Village

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