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Water Rafting in Phato

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Waterway Travel Agents Hat Yai Sub-district Administration Organization 156 Mu 4, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Lang Suan Malin Rafting Service 72/1 Mu 7, Tambon Phato, Amphoe Phato, Tel : 0 7750 8135, 08 1081 0824, 08 9592 8376 Phato Resort Mu 8 Tambon Phato Tel : 0 7753 9023 Useful Calls Chumphon Public Relation Tel : 0 7751 1981 Chumphon Provincial Hall Tel : 0 7751 1551 Chumphon Gerneral Hospital Tel : 0 7750 3672 Chumphon Provincial Police Headquaters Tel : 0 7750 1039 Highway Police Tel : 1193 Tourist Police Tel : 1155 Meteorological Center Tel : 1182 Telephone Inquiry Line Tel : 1133

TAT Tourist Information Centers 1. Tourism Authority of Thailand Head Office 1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Hat Thung Wua Laen Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Tel : 0 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines) Fax : 0 2250 5511 Email : [email protected] How To Get There 5 Website : www.tourismthailand.org Attractions 7 2. Ministry of Tourism and Sports Amphoe Mueang Chumphon 7 4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10100 Amphoe Lang Suan 10 Open daily from 8.30-16.30 hrs. Amphoe Tung Tako 11 TAT Chumphon Amphoe Tha Sae 12 111/11-12 Thavee Sinka Road, Tambon Tha Tapao Amphoe Mueang, Chumphon 86000 Amphoe Sawi 12 Tel : 0 7750 1831-2, 0 7750 2775-6 Fax : 0 7750 1832 Amphoe Pathio 14 E-mail : [email protected] Areas of Responsibility : Chumphon, Ranong Amphoe Phato 16 Updated January 2010

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Amphoe Lamae 18 Events & Festivals 19 Interesting Activities 20 Souvenir and Local Products 22 Facilities in Chumphon 23 Accommodations 23 Restaurants 27 Travel Agents 30 Waterway Travel Agents 31 Useful Calls 31 4

Hat Thung Wua Laen Chumphon 5

Chumphon province is located in the most upper part of the southern region. It is known as the gateway to the southern border towns. The province is administratively divided into 8 Amphoes (districts) : Mueang Chumphon, Lamae, Lang Suan, Pathio, Phato, Sawi, Tha Sae and Thung Tako. Chumphon has been able to maintain plenty of natural resources for tourism which have been untouched by the tourists and unspoiled by the time. Chumphon is an elongated province with 220 kms. of coastline offering many fine-sand beaches and attractive offshore islands. There are plenty of opportunities for sunbath- ing, swimming, yachting, paragliding, diving and snorkeling. Distances from Amphoe Mueang Chumphon to Neighbouring Amphoes Pathio 30 kms. Tha Sae 32 kms. Sawi 45 kms. Thung Tako 62 kms. Lang Suan 76 kms. Lamae 95 kms. Phato 115 kms. How to get there By Car: From Bangkok, take either Phutthamonthon-Nakhon Pathom- Phetchaburi route or Thon Buri-Pak Tho route (Highway 35) then turn onto Highway No.4 (Phetchakasem) at Amphoe Pak Tho passing through Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan Provinces before arriving at Pathom Phon Intersection.

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Prince of Chumphon Shrine

Take the left turn to go into Mueang Chumphon by Highway 4001 for another 8 kilometers.

By Train: The State Railway of Thailand provides daily rapid and express train services departing from Bangkok’s Hua lamphong Railway Station. Further information, please call 1690, Chumphon Railway Station at Tel. 0 7751 1103. For the Thon Buri Railway Station (Bangkok Noi), there are ordinary and rapid trains leaving for Chumphon daily. Tel. 0 2411 3102, 0 2621 8701 Ext. 8285106 www.railway.co.th

By Bus: The Transport Co.,Ltd. provides air conditioned buses from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal, Borom Ratchonni road to Chumphon daily. For detailed information please call 0 2894 6122. For Chumphon’s Bus Terminal, Tha Taphao Road, please contact 0 7750 2725, 0 7751 1094 www.transport.co.th

Air-Conditioned buses from private sectors provided are : 1. Chok Anant Tour Co.,Ltd. Tel. 081970 0492,0 2894 6300-2 (Bangkok), and Tel. 0 7751 1480, 0 7751 1757 (Chumphon) 2. Suwannathi Tour Co.,Ltd. Tel. 0 2894 6066-7 (Bangkok), and Tel. 0 7750 4901 (Chumphon)

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Transportation from Amphoe Mueang Chumphon to Neighbouring Amphoe, and to nearby Provinces. Local public buses (Route : Chumphon - Sawi - Lang Suan) park in front of the Chumphon market, Tha Taphao Road from 6.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Taxi is available at the taxi stand which is opposite the Chumphon Bus Terminal. The services include going to Amphoe Lang Suan as well as to Ranong and to Surat Thani Provinces. Attractions Amphoe Mueang Chumphon (Õ”‡¿Õ‡¡◊Õß™ÿ¡æ√) Prince of Chumphon Shrine (»“≈‡®â“æàÕ°√¡À≈«ß™ÿ¡æ√) This place is in Mu 7 Tambon Hat Sai Ri. It is 20 kms. from Chumphon city center, along the highways 4119 and 4098. This is a sacred place for the people of Chumphon and nearby provinces. At the shrine stands the monument of Admiral Phra Borommawong Thoe Kromluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak. The shrine is at the north site of Hat Sai Ri facing towards the sea. There is a museum with exhibits about the admiral’s biography and things which he used. A large torpedo-ship named the Royal Chumphon is also here. It is 68 meters long and 6.55 meters wide. This ship was decommissioned on November 26, 1975. The Royal Thai Navy turned over the ship to Chumphon province in 1979. After that it was placed near this monument for the commemoration of the admiral.

Hat Sai Ri (À“¥∑√“¬√’) About 20 kms. along highway No.4119 and No.4098 with regular bus services from the town center, this long smooth white sand and extensive beach is shaded by majestic pine trees and affords some spectacular views of nearby islands. For historical interest, a monument commemorating the late Admiral Prince of Chumphon is located nearby, complete with a well-preserved WW II warship. A hillside temple at the site offers a panoramic view of the entire area. 8

Khao Chao Mueang (‡¢“‡®â“‡¡◊Õß) About 2.4 kms. from Hat Sai Ri is Khao Chao Mueang, the district’s highest observation point offering panoramic views of the coast and far out into the distant archipelago are rivaled only by the peace and tranquility offered by the secluded beach located at the base of the mountain.

Ao Thung Makham (Õà“«∑ÿàß¡–¢“¡) This place is divided into outer Ao Thung Makham and inner Ao Thung Makham.The bays look like a line of 2 semicircles. Roughly in the middle lies a peninsula, where rocks, large and small, are scattered surround in a mysterious fashion. This peninsula serves as the bays divider. On the north side lies the inner Ao Thung Makham whose white sand beach stretches for 1 km. lined with coconut trees. The distances of the inner and outer Ao Thung Makham from Chumphon city center are 27 kms. and 31 kms. respectively using the same highways as going to Hat Sai Ri with the directions shown along the way.

Ko Samet (‡°“–‡ ¡Á¥) One of the group of islands which belongs to the Chumphon’s National Marine Park.This island is at Mu 1 Tambon Pak Nam, about 8 kms. from Chumphon city. To get there, first, take a bus along the highway No.4119 (Chumphon-Pak Nam) about 17 kms. Then from this place, take the boat from the shore for 30

Ao Thung Makham 9 minutes to get there. There are beaches at the head, and the middle of this island. It is the Chumphon’s largest island with the end of it, is the big well. This island is crowned with coconut trees making it a suitable place for spending holidays and relaxation.

Chumphon National Museum (æ‘æ‘∏¿—≥± ∂“π·Ààß™“µ‘™ÿ¡æ√) Any trip to Chumphon should start at the national museum. Established in 1995 at Khao Samkaew, the museum provides an overview of province, ranging from prehistory through to the present. Even for those who are not overly interested in history, the museum’s attractive displays and media resources will fascinate and inform. The museum is divided into ground floor and the upper floor, and is opened for the public from Wednes- day to Sunday during 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. More information, please call Tel. 0 7750 4105, 0 7750 4246 or www.thailandmuseum.com

Khao Phang Forest Park («πÕÿ∑¬“π‡¢“æ“ß) About 12 kms. south of the town, bordering Amphoe Mueang Chumphon and Amphoe Tha Sae, about KM. 493 along highway No.4. Khao Phang Forest Park is one of the province’s newest attractions. Within the national park, there are a great variety of tropical trees, making the park a shady and restful sojourn for nature lovers and a must for students of forestry. A hill, covering an area of about one square kilometer, is located behind the park providing a commanding view of the entire area.

Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi («—¥‡®â“øÑ“»“≈“≈Õ¬) This temple is about 8 kms. from the town municipal area on the Chumphon - Ao Thung Wua Laen Road. To get there travel along an asphalt road for 6 kms. and continue the journey along a brick road for another 2 kms. At this temple lived Luang Pho Song Chanthasaro, a famous religious teacher who passed away at the age of nearly 100 years and his body still remains undecayed. This monk is revered by the people of Chumphon and nearby provinces.

Ko Tao (‡°“–‡µà“) The island, is 45 kms. from Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, Surat Thani Province, can easily be reached from the coastline of Chumphon 10 which is 60 kms. away. Historically, it was once the detention place for political prisoners similar to Ko Tarutao of Satun Province. This small island with the area of only 20 square kilometers is a paradise for swimmers as well as for skin and scuba divers. It is well known as the best diving site in the Gulf of Thailand, its turquoise water is crystalline, coconut planta- tions cover much of the landscape and many beaches are easily accessible by paved road. Getting around the island is either by pick-up taxi or by boat, and moterbikes or mountain bikes are available for rent to explore the island. Tourists or visitor wishing to stay overnight will not be disappointed by the various types and prices of accommodations the island is ready to offer.

Transportation from Chumphon to Ko Tao - Tha Yang Pier : Boats depart from Tha Yang Pier which is 7 kms from town and can be reached by pick-up taxi. The ride takes 20 minutes. Detailed information for the boat arrival and departure can be obtained by tel. 0 7755 3052-4 - Songserm Rung Rueang Co.,Ltd. : Boat leaves from Tha Yang Pier daily at 7.00 a.m. and arrives Ko Tao at 10.00 a.m. From Ko Tao, the departure time for Chumphon is 2.30 p.m. and arrival is at 5.30 p.m. For detailed information, please contact tel. 0 2280 7897, 0 7745 6274 - Ko Charoen Car Ferry Co.,Ltd. : Boat leaves from Tha Yang Pier on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11.00 p.m. and arrives Ko Tao at 5.00 a.m. From Ko Tao, boat departs for Chumphon on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It arrives Tha Yang Pier at 5.00 a.m. the fare is 250 baht per person. For more information, please contact tel. 0 7758 0030, 0 1797 0276 - Lom Phraya Catamaran: Boat leaves from Ao Thung Makham Noi Pier at 7.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. and arrives Ko Tao at 8.30 a.m. 2.30 p.m. From Ko Tao boat departs for Ao Thung Makham Noi Pier at 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. It arrives at 11.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m. Amphoe Lang Suan (Õ”‡¿ÕÀ≈—ß «π) Somdech Phra Srinagarindra Park ( «π ¡‡¥Á®æ√–»√’π§√‘π∑√åœ) This park is in Mu 7 Tambon Tha Maphla about 7 kms. from Amphoe Lang Suan. The park is accessible by car and a good place for relaxation. The park consists of a hill by a rivers. Flowers and plants decorate the area at the foot of the hill. There is also a monument to the present King’s mother. 11

Tham Khao Ngoen (∂È”‡¢“‡ß‘π) This cave is in the same area as the park. King Rama V the Great graciously had a pagoda built in front of it to commemo- rate his first visit to Lang Suan in 1889. The cave’s interior looks like a big hall or tent. There is a chimney going through the top. The cave’s wall is also inscribed with his Majesty’s initial Chor.Por.Ror.

Tham Khao Kriab (∂È”‡¢“‡°√’¬∫) This is a famous cave and is accessible by car. It is about 80 kms. from the city center along Chumphon-Lang Suan Route or 10 kms. from Amphoe Lang Suan. There are many stalagmites inside. There is a monk residence at the foot of the hill from which 370 steps leading to the cave begin.

Ko Phithak (‡°“–æ‘∑—°…å) This island is in Tambon Bang Nam Chuet and is one kilometer from the shore. The island has beautiful rocks and many fishing villages. When the tide is low you can walk from the shore to the island. Tel. 08 1093 1443, 08 9018 0644 Amphoe Thung Tako (Õ”‡¿Õ∑àÿßµ–‚°) Namtok Thap Chang (πÈ”µ°∑—∫™â“ß) This is the most beautiful waterfall in Khlong Phrao National Park, situated at Mu 5, Tambon Tako. Amphoe Thung Tako. It is surrounded with various varieties of trees, and many different types of animals live here. To get there, travel along highway No.41 until you come to a police booth at Sammai, Lang Suan cross-road. Then turn right into a brick road and go on for another 15 kms. The waterfall is about 65 kms. from the city center.

Suan Nai Dum or Nai Dum Orange Orchard ( «π â¡π“¬¥”) The variety tropical fruit garden, which growth many kinds of fruits, such as orange, papaya, durian mangoesteen, and dragon fruits. Also the fruits dessert product, as famous souvenir from Chumphon province. It is located at KM. 54, Thungtako district, just 100 metres from the highway No. 41. more information, please call 0 7753 6338-9, www.suannaidum.in.th 12

Hat Arunothai (À“¥Õ√ÿ‚≥∑—¬) Arunothai beach on the Tako river estuary is a scenic area. To get there from the Phetchakasem highway, turn left to Highway No.4096 for 6 kms. The serene beach, is lined with pine trees affording shady resting places. There is also a shrine-memorial to Prince Chumphon erected here. From Arunothai beach, boats can be hired to visit many off-shore islands.

The fishing village at Ban Ao Mamuang is located further on about 14 kms. The typical fishing community has a quiet and relaxing ambience. The lines of coconut trees forming the backdrop adds colour and life to the scene. Amphoe Tha Sae (Õ”‡¿Õ∑à“·´–) Tham Rap Ro (Wat Thep Charoen) ∂È”√—∫√àÕ («—¥‡∑æ‡®√‘≠) Located in Tambon Tha Kham about 15 kms. from the Pathomphon intersection. This foothill temple cave actually consists of two adjacent caves, Ai Tay and Sai, which are both, according to legend, purported to contain hidden treasure, The Ai Tay Cave houses an old Buddha image known affectionately as Luang Pho Lak Mueang, or the town god’s revered grandfa- ther. The caves are further adorned with stunning stalagmites and stalactites. More information, please call at 0 7754 7056

Hin Chang Spirit House (»“≈‡®â“æàÕµ“À‘π™â“ß) Between kilometers 453 and 454 on the Phetchakasem highway in Mu. 2 Tambon Salui, a spirit house was installed for the revered god of the stone elephant image. Amphoe Sawi (Õ”‡¿Õ «’) Wat Phra That Tham Khwan Mueang («—¥æ√–∏“µÿ¢«—≠‡¡◊Õß) Located about 2 kms. from the District office of Sawi or about 48 kms. from the provincial town of Chumphon along the Highway No. 41. It is a fascinating temple perched on top of a limestone hill. Besides possessing a commanding view amid tranquil surrounding, the temple’s stupas house revered Buddha’s relics.

Wat Phra That Sawi («—¥æ√–∏“µÿ «’) This temple is near Sawi River. It is 47 kms. from the city 13

Tham Rap Ro center along Highway No.41, Chumphon-Lang Suan route. According to legend, Phra Chao Si Thamma Sokarat and his army took a rest in Sawi District where they had strange experience. Albino crows and other types of crows flocked together above the debris of a ruined structure. His Majesty, therefore, issued an order to remove the debris. After removing it, they found a large pagoda. When they dug the ground deeper, they found a jar containing the Buddha’s relics. So, His Majesty had his men build a new pagoda over the old one. The construc- tion could have taken place in the Ayutthaya Era. In 1916 a repair was done. A new structure was made over the old one. At the front of the temple next to Sawi River stands a shrine where a human-size effigy is kept. People in Sawi District call this shrine “San Phra Suea Mueang”

Hat Sai Ri Sawi (À“¥∑√“¬√’ «’) It is the most beautiful in the district. It is in Mu 8, Tambon Tha Hin. It is a large sand beach parallel to a long line of many coconut trees. This beach is good for relaxation and enjoying the atmosphere of fishermen’s lives. Tourists can get there easily by car, traveling along Highway No.41, Chumphon-Sawi route, turn left into an asphalt road, Sawi-Bor Kha route and go on for about 6 kilometers, then turn right into a brick road, and 14 go on for 6 more kilometers.

Tham Thip Prida (∂È”∑‘æ¬åª√’¥“) This area is a rocky mountain with a stream flowing past the front. This mountain has about 40 beautiful caves, some of which contain pools. These caves are in Mu 2, Tambon Khao Khai. Tourists can easily get there through Chumphon- Sawi route up to Khao Beep intersection, Thung Tako District. Then, go along Khao Beep- Khao Thalu Route for about 16 kilometers, turn left into a brick road and travel for 4 kilometers more until you arrive at Huai Kaew intersection. Then, turn left into a village road and travel for 6 kilometers more, you will be at Tham Thip Prida. The total distance from the city center is 70 kilometers.

Chumphon Horticultural Research Center (»Ÿπ¬å«‘®—¬æ◊™ «π™ÿ¡æ√) Located in Highway No.41 in Amphoe Sawi, is also a Center for testing the coconut variety, MAWA which is a hybrid between the parent materials from Africa and Malaysia. The Center has a total area of 1,700 rais used for offices, resident, and experimental fields. There are also plots for intercrop experiments such as Robusta, coffee, and cocoa, intercropped to coconut, aromatic coconut, vanilla, local vegetables, fragrant trees and medicinal plants. For more information please call 0 7755 6190-1 Amphoe Pathio (Õ”‡¿Õª–∑‘«) Ko Khai (‡°“–‰¢à) A small, mountainous island with the distance of 4 kms. from Hat Bo Mao, Ko Khai is surrounded with many short, attractive beaches. The island’s beauty, however, lies below the surface of the crystal clear water. It is encircled by colorful coral reefs teeming with fish and other marine life. It is counted as one of the best fishing place in the district.

Ao Yai Ai (Õà“«¬“¬‰Õã) A 25 metres above sea-level viewpoint located just near the bay welcomes visitors with a panoramic view of the coast. The Sheltered water of the bay front hosts a great variety of coral which stretches for a distance of about 7 kms. It attracts tourists for skin diving at all times. 15

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Hat Thung Wua Laen (À“¥∑ÿàß«—«·≈àπ) Located in Pathio District in Tambon Sa Pli, some 16 kilometers from the town’s center along Chumphon-Hat Thung Wua Laen Road, Thung Wua Laen is perhaps Chumphon’s most popular beach. Both native swimmers and experts will enjoy this beach as its fine white sands slope gently into the sea. The southern end of the beach adjoins the foot of the Mountain. One of Chumphon’s premium dive sites. Sea fans, marine flowers sponges and a tremendous variety of reef fish make the scenery below the surface of the water every bit as spectacular as the beach itself.

Ko Chorakhe (‡°“–®√–‡¢â) Although “Chorakhe” means “crocodile” in Thai, visitors to this charming, respite some 11 kilometers offshore from Ao Thung Wua Laen, need not worry as the island gets its name- sake from its shape, not its inhabitants. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the island by boat, but visitors will be rewarded for their efforts with peace and quiet, two small beaches to choose from, and excellent snorkeling conditions. Offshore fishing is also reported to be good.

Ko Ngam Yai and Ko Ngam Noi (‡°“–ßà“¡„À≠à·≈–‡°“–ßà“¡πâÕ¬) This pair of adjacent islands is located 17 kilometers off the 16

Phato rafting tours southern part of Thung Wua Laen Bay. It is known among locals for the swallows’ nests which are harvested there for export. Visitors, on the other hand are drawn to the islands because of their fascinating rock formations, underwater caves, and spectacular coral reefs excellent for scuba diving. Amphoe Phato (Õ”‡¿Õæ–‚µä–) Namtok Heo Lom (πÈ”µ°‡À«‚À≈¡) Located at Ban Bok Fai, Mu 3, Tambon Pak Song, about 16 kilometers from the District Office of Phato along the Lang Suan-Ratchakrud Highway (Highway No.4006) : These scenic falls are a perfect fresh water adjunct to Chumphon’s beaches and islands. From the bottom of the falls, two-hour rafting tours down the scenic Bok Rai River can be arranged between November and April. For additional information contact the Phato District Office at 0 7753 9040. (To reach the waterfall turn left off Highway No.4006 at KM. 11 , and continue for another 8 kilometers until reaching the fall’s entrance.)

Khlong Ruea Homestay (‚Œ¡ ‡µ¬å∫â“π§≈Õß‡√◊Õ) It is located in Moo 9 Tambon Paksong, Phato. The home stay surrounded by rainforest. Learn to the way of life the villager and nature. Travel from highway No. 41 until KM.63 (Wang Thako T-junction, Amphoe Lang Suan) turn right to route 4006. The Entrance of village at KM.14. The village far from the main road about 14 kms. for more information, please call to 08 7895 17

0501, 08 6088 1362 or visit website: www.klongrua.com

Por Ta Chongdong Summit (¬Õ¥‡¢“æàÕµ“‚™ß‚¥ß) Pho Ta Chongdong Summit is about 1,000 meters high from the sea and cover with the very old ancestors. This summit is the natural place for study the biology and ecology of the rainforest, and good point to see Mos, Fern, and sunset viewpoint of Andaman sea. Traveler can stay over night in tents on the top of the mountain. For more information of stay, please contact Phato Watershed Management and Conservative Unit Tel: 0 7752 0075 and Phato Rainforest Ecotourism Club Tel: 0 7752 0055.

Por Ta Mangkre Summit (¬Õ¥‡¢“æàÕµ“¡—ß‡§√) 970 meters in height from sea. The Pho Ta Mangkre Summit cover with the green filed, wide life animals and the beautiful Mangkre flower. For more information, please contact Phato Watershed Management and Conservative Unit Tel: 0 7752 0075 and Phato Rainforest Ecotourism Club Tel: 0 7752 0055.

Khao Thung-Klong Pi Waterfall (‡¢“∑ÿàß-πÈ”µ°§≈Õßªî) Khao Thung is cover 3 provinces of Chumphon-Ranong-Surat Thani, this large mountain is the main waterway of Lang Suan river. Almost area still be the fully rainforest, and enjoy the beautiful view point 50 meters in height of Khlong Pi waterfall. For more information, please contact Phato Watershed Manage- ment and Conservative Unit Tel: 0 7752 0075, and Phato Rainforest Ecotourism Club Tel: 0 7752 0055

Heo Ta Jan-Heo Phlu Nang Waterfall (πÈ”µ°‡À«µ“®—π∑√å-πÈ”µ°‡À«æ≈ŸÀπ—ß) A walking trip to see the fresh atmosphere, natural, and gully. Start at Ban Khlong Ruea to Heo Ta Jan waterfall and then walking down to Heo Phlu Nang waterfall. For more information, please Tel: 08 7895 0501, or www.klongrua.com

Watershed Forest Mountain ( —¡º— ¬Õ¥‡¢“) Hiking trail to the top of the mountain in the forest of Phato. Overview looking to the both side of Andaman sea and Ao Thai (Gulf of Thailand). Amazing with beautiful sunset and mist cover the mountain. There are 3 summits are Pho Ta Mangkre summit, Pho Ta Chong Dong summit and Khao Thung summit. 18

For more information, please contact to Phato Rainforest Ecotourism club Tel. 0 7752 0055 E-mail: [email protected]

Exciting Rafting (≈àÕß·°àß) In Phato river that run through to Amphoe Langsuan. Start the exciting trip with rafting in rapids: Bok Fire, Heo Bua Thong, Heo Ta Won, Heo Ta Aon, Khuen Nam Woen, Hua Ka Loke and Hin Chang, more information, please contact to 0 7752 0055, 0 7752 0077 Amphoe Lamae (Õ”‡¿Õ≈–·¡) Tham Khao Phlu Hot Spring (∫àÕπÈ”√âÕπ∂È”‡¢“æ≈Ÿ) This place is one of the most popular tourists spots in Lamae District. It is in Mu 2, Tambon Suan Taeng, 7 kilometers away from the district center along Highway No. 41. There are 3 hot spas here at the foot of the mountain slope. In the vicinity, there are also 4 caves with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Wildlife such as squirrels, pig-tailed monkeys and birds of different species are scattered arround the area. Available of the private cabin to relaxing in the hot spring bathtub and pool area in the shade of trees. For more information, please contact to Tambon Suan Taeng Administration office Tel. 0 7752 0136

Hat Tawan Chai (À“¥µ–«—π©“¬) This is a large long beach parallel to the line of coconut palms. It is the most beautiful beach in this district suitable for relaxation. This beach is in Mu 3, Tambon Lamae. Tourists can get there by car, from Phetchakasem Road via Lamae District intersection, then turn left into a brick road and go on for about 7 kilometers. Recommendation Programmes for Visiting Chumphon Programme 1 : - Depart from Bangkok in the early morning. - Lunch in Amphoe Mueang Chumphon. - Pay respect to Prince of Chumphon Shrine at Hat Sai Ri. - Sight-seeing at Ao Thung Makham and Khao Chao Mueang. - Pay respect to the City Guardian Angel Shrine at Chumphon Municipality and Luang Pho Song at Chao Fa Sala Loi temple. 19

- Stay at night at Chumphon. - Return to Bangkok.

Programme 2 : - Depart from Bangkok at night. - Breakfast in Amphoe Mueang Chumphon. -Visit the National Museum of Chumphon. - Pay respect to Prince of Chumphon Shrine and a well-preserved WWII warship. - Lunch at Hat Sai Ri. - Driving to Khao Chao Mueang. -Visit Rap Ror cave at Wat Thep Charoen in Tambon Tha Kham. - Stop to pay respect to Hin Chang Spirit House. - Return to Bangkok. Events & Festivals (‡∑»°“≈ß“πª√–‡æ≥’) Phato Rafting (ß“π‡∑»°“≈≈àÕß·ææ–‚µä–) Held during February to April. Highlights include competitions’ mini-marathon race and rafting.

Lang Suan’s Fruits Fair (ß“π«—πº≈‰¡â‡¡◊ÕßÀ≈—ß «π) This fair is organized annually around August. The fruit market here exhibits a variety of fruits and there is a fruits contest. Products converted from fruits are also available.

Traditional Boats Procession and Boat Race (ß“πª√–‡æ≥’·Ààæ√–·¢àß‡√◊Õ) Originally, this event began in King Rama III’s period around 1844. The festival, commencing annually in October, comprises boats beautifully decorated and carrying Buddha images from various temples. Besides this, the boat-paddle race in the Lang Suan River always attracts most of the spectators.

Celebration in Honouring Prince of Chumphon Shrine (ß“π‡∑‘¥æ√–‡°’¬√µ‘ °√¡À≈«ß™ÿ¡æ√‡¢µ√Õÿ¥¡»—°¥‘Ï) Held annually during December 19th-25th, honours the Father of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, whose life and work has been exhibited in this fair. Moreover you can enjoy watching different kinds of theatrical plays as well as many southern local entertainments. 20

Chumphon Marine Festival (ß“π‡ªî¥‚≈°∑–‡≈™ÿ¡æ√) The Fair is to promote local incomes and tourism as well as to conserve the natural resources of Chumphon. It is annually held in March at Hat Sai Ri. The activities include a fishing competition, exhibition and contest of pictures of related interesting places as well as mini marathon racing contest etc.

Chumphon King’s and Princess’Cups Boat Races (ß“π·¢àß‡√◊Õ¬“«™‘ß∂â«¬æ√–√“™∑“πæ√–∫“∑ ¡‡¥Á®æ√–‡®â“Õ¬ŸàÀ—«·≈– ¡‡¥Á®æ√–‡∑æ√—µπ√“™ ÿ¥“œ ¬“¡∫√¡√“™°ÿ¡“√’) Held annually on August at the Khlong Hua Wang-Phanang Tak, Tambon Na Cha-ang around Nong-Yai area. Boats competing the race for the King’s and the Princess’s cups are beautifully decorated and are from different parts of the country. Interesting Activities Raptor Watch Festival (‡∑»°“≈¥Ÿ‡À¬’Ë¬«Õæ¬æ) In the southern coastline of Chumphon, especially in October every year, the raptors flew pass Thailand to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia or to Australia. Specifically, Chumphon, Thailand. Therefore, invited many bird watcher come to watch these raptors. Raptor Species: Black Baza, Oriental Honey- Buzzard, Grey-faced Buzzard, Japanese Sparrow hawk, Chinese Sparrow hawk, and the Booted Eagle. Watching point: Baan Ao Thapao, Nangsang bridge, Nongyai King’s Project, The youth soldier statue. For more information, please contact to Tambon Natung Administration office Tel. 0 7750 6574

Visit Fruits Garden (‡¬’Ë¬¡™¡ «πº≈‰¡â) A variety of tropical fruit gardens, which offer from fruits for visitors, Such as orange (Cho-gun), Papaya, Mangoesteen, Durian, Dragon fruits, and orchid flower garden. The recom- mend garden good for visit : Suan Nai Dum (Tel. 0 7753 6338- 9), Monthip Agro-Tourism and Fish Park (Tel. 0 7755 5100), Meedee Orchid Garden (Tel. 08 1476 5779, 0 7751 1233), and Suan Thip (Tel. 08 1347 6042, 0 7752 1975-6)

Snorkeling and Diving (¥”πÈ”™¡ª–°“√—ß) There are 44 islands located of coral reef range, Amazing with beautiful sea-world in Gulf of Thailand (Ao Thai). Interesting diving site: Scuba Diving at Ko Ngam Yai, Ko Ngam Noi, Ko Hinpae, Ko Hin Lak ngam, Ko Thalu, Ko Kalok, Ko Lak Raed 21 and Ko Ran Ped-Ran Kai (dept. 50-100 feet), Snokeling- Ko Mattra, Ko Tonglang, Ko Raed, Ko Sark, Ko Khai and Ko Chorake.

Dive operator center: Chumphon Cabana Tel. 0 7756 0245-7, Easy Diver Chumphon Tel. 0 7757 0085

Hiking Trail and White Water Rafting in Phato (‡¥‘πªÉ“·≈–≈àÕß·æ Õ”‡¿Õæ–‚µä–) In the rainforest of Phato. It is the beginning of river. Which runs trough pass the mountain, fruits gardens, to Lang Suan river. Exciting with the bamboo rafting in the a river of white water rafting in rapids. Hiking trail up to the summit of mountains, such as Por Ta Chong Dong summit, Por Ta Mangkre summit and Khoa Thung summit. Which covered of beautiful fauna and flora, Misty fog and beautiful sunset are highlight of the day. For more information, please contact : Phato Watershed Management and Conservation Unit/ Phato Rainforest Ecotourism Club. Tel. 0 7752 0055, 0 7752 0075, Malin Sevice Tel. 0 7753 9053, Phato Resort Tel. 0 7753 9023, and Phunamsai Palm Hill Resort Tel. 0 7750 9010, 08 1693 3275, 08 1895 4978, Kasorn Travel Tel. 0 7753 9185, 08 1797 3386

Fireflies Sightseeing (≈àÕß‡√◊Õ™¡À‘ËßÀâÕ¬) The both side of Thatapao river. When the sundown from the day. This river covered with the fireflies stayed on Lumphu tree and other trees along the river. It seem to be a great magic light from these bugs. More information please contact: Khun Thipparat Tel. 0 7752 1975-6, Chumphon Cabana Resort Tel. 0 7756 0245-7, Kiat Travel Tel. 0 7750 2127

Bird Watching (¥Ÿπ°) Chumphon province connected coastline, Therefore many kinds of bird are living in the mangrove forest are and also flying pass this coastline from Thailand to Malaysia, Indonesia or Singapore. For more information, please contact to Muko Chumphon Marine National Park Tel. 0 7758 1445, Tambon Thayang administration Tel. 0 7752 0075

IPSC Shooting Sport (¬‘ßªóπ√–∫∫√≥¬ÿ∑∏) Extremely sport, Shooting game in Chumphon. It provide the shooting stadium (outdoor-indoor),restaurant, swimming pool, 22 fitness center and the professional trainer. Located Arparkorn Rd. (Mueang Chumphon- Hat Thungwaulaen, Pathio), 2 kms. from the Government center of Chumphon. Please contact: 99 Moo 7 T.Nacha-ang, Mueang Chumphon Tel: 0 7750 6007, 0 7750 3111 or website: www.chumphontour.com (*IPSC = International Practical Shooting Confederation)

Health & Spa in Chumphon (π«¥µ—«·≈– ª“) After exercise yourself with many activities. In Chumphon offers a health activity. Massaging to rejuvenated self with varieties massage, such as body massage, foot massage, oil massage, Thai traditional massage etc. Suggested Spa and Massage : Sense spa : Tel. 0 7751 1628, 08 1536 1177 and Foot massage and Thai traditional Massage house Tel. 08 1569 9743 Souvenir and Local Products Fresh Fruits and Fruit Products : Nai Dam Orange Orchard, Amphoe Thung Tako Tel: 0 7753 6338-9; Khun Salai Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel: 0 7754 7223-4; Num Sao Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel: 0 7752 1889; Khun Jintana Shop, Amphoe Tha Sae Tel: 08 1893 3704; OTOP Shop at Amphoe Tha Sae Tel: 0 7751 1980; OTOP and Souvenir Shop at Amphoe Thung Tako Tel: 08 1539 3441 Coffee Beans : Nai Dam Orange Orchard, Amphoe Thung Tako Tel: 0 7753 6338-9; Khun Salai Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel: 0 7754 7223-4; Num Sao Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel: 0 7752 1889; Chumphon’s OTOP Shop Tel: 0 7751 1980; OTOP and Souvenir Shop at Amphoe Thung Tako Tel: 08 1539 3441 Seafood : Nai Dam Orange Orchard, Amphoe Thung Tako Tel: 0 7753 6338-9; Khun Salai Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel: 0 7754 7223-4; Lui Restaurant, Amphoe Mueang Tel: 0 7752 1132; Chumphon’s OTOP Shop Tel: 0 7751 1980; OTOP and Souvenir Shop at Amphoe Thung Tako Tel: 08 1539 3441 Dried Spa : Aroma and Herb Products at 327/4 Prachauthit Rd., Tel: 0 7750 6773 and 08 9725 1765 Cashew Nut Bakery : Yuphin Bakery 351/30 Prachauthit Rd., Tel: 0 7750 3117 Artificial Flowers : The famous OTOP products of Chumphon made by clay in Suksamoe Community at 25/5 Suksamoe Rd., Tel: 08 6596 1390 23

Facilities in Chumphon Accommodations (Note : The room rates mentioned in this brochure may be changed without prior notice. Please inquire for current information from each hotel before making reservation) Amphoe Mueang Chumphon Ban Phak Eng Talae (∫â“πæ—° Õ‘ß∑–‡≈) 123/3 Mu 4 Hat Paradonphap, 6 rooms, 600-700 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1663 Ban Phak Nong New (∫â“πæ—° πâÕßπ‘«) 123/5 Hat Paradonphap, 5 rooms, 500 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1470 Ban Phak Parichat (∫â“πæ—° ª“√‘™“µ‘) 28/4 Mu 4 Hat Paradonphap, 4 rooms, 500 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1740 Ban Phak Ruen Ruedi (∫â“πæ—° √◊Ëπƒ¥’) 112/3 Mu 1 Chumphon-Pak Nam Rd., 16 rooms, 180-350 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1275 Ban Phak Siritip (∫â“πæ—° ‘√‘∏‘ ª) 14/4 Mu 4 Hat Paradonphap, 7 rooms, 500-600 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1024 Ban Phak Wang Thong (∫â“πæ—° «—ß∑Õß) 50/1 Mu 3 Chumphon-Ranong Rd., 20 rooms, 200-280 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1896 Ban Phak Boon Mee (∫â“πæ—°∫ÿ≠¡’) 24 Mu 5 Tambon Hat Sai Ri, 5 rooms, 500-1,200 baht. Tel : 08 1361 1193 Jansom Chumphon (®—π∑√å ¡ ™ÿ¡æ√)188/138 Saladaeng Rd., 105 rooms, 510-1,568 baht. Tel : 0 7750 2502-11 Chumphon Grand Palace (™ÿ¡æ√ ·°√π¥å æ“‡≈´) 219 Mu 1, Chumphon-Ranong Rd., Tambon Wang Phai, 300 rooms, 440- 5,000 baht. Tel : 0 7757 4800-4 Chumphon Guest House (™ÿ¡æ√ ‡° µå‡Œ“ å) 27 Soi Krom Luang, Tambon Tha Tapho, 7 rooms, 100-150 baht. Tel : 0 7750 2900 Chumphon Palace (™¡æ√ÿ æ“‡≈´) 328/15 Pracha Uthit Rd., Tambon Tha Taphao, 72 rooms, 450 baht. Tel : 0 7757 1715-22 Chumphon Park Resort (™ÿ¡æ√ ª“√å§ √’ Õ√å∑) 265/3 Charoon Pattana Rd., 28 rooms, 300-600 baht. Tel : 0 7757 5077 Chumphon Samet Island Resort (™ÿ¡æ√ ‡ ¡Á¥ ‰Õ å·≈π¥å √’ Õ√å∑) Ko Samet, 15 rooms, 600-900 baht. Tel : 08 1419 4135, 0 7751 1879 Duang Jai Resort (¥«ß„® √’ Õ√å∑) 23/3 Mu 4 Tambon Wisainue 10 rooms, 250-400 baht. Tel : 0 7755 6179 Farang Bar Guest House (Ω√ß∫“√—Ë å ‡° µ‡Œ“ å å) 69/36 Tambon Tha Taphao, 9 rooms 160-250 baht. Tel : 0 7750 1003 E-mail : [email protected] Hat Sai Ri Resort (À“¥∑√“¬√’ √ Õ√’ ∑)å 99/6-7 Mu 7 Tambon Hat Sai Ri, 33 rooms 800-2,200 baht. Tel : 0 7755 8028-29 24

Kum Sai Ri Resort (§ÿâ¡∑√“¬√’’ Õ√å∑) √ 100/2 Tambon Hat Sai Ri, 10 rooms 800-1,700 baht. Tel : 0 7755 8244-5 Laem Tien Resort (·À≈¡‡∑’¬π √’ Õ√å∑) 81 Mu 1 Hat Paradonphap, 25 rooms, 800-1,700 baht. Tel : 0 7752 2580-81 E- mail : [email protected] Manohra Guest House (¡‚π√“Àå ‡° µå‡Œ“ å) 75 Liap Thang Rotfai Rd., 21 rooms, 100-300 baht. Tel : 0 7750 4223 Mix Hotel (¡‘°´å ‚Œ‡µÁ≈) 108/8 Mu 1, Chumphon-Paknam Rd., Tambon Bang Mak, 54 rooms, 200-900 baht. Tel : 0 7750 2931-3 0 7750 2291 Morakot Chumphon (¡√°µ ™ÿ¡æ√) 102-112 Thawi Sinkha Rd., 60 rooms, 250-500 baht. Tel : 0 7750 3628 M.T. Resort (‡ÕÁ¡ ∑’ √’ Õ√å∑) 13 Mu 3 Ao Thung Makam Noi, 9 rooms, 950 baht. Tel : 0 7755 8153 My House Resort (¡“¬‡Œâ“ å √’ Õ√å∑) 5/32 Mu 1 Tambon Wang Pai, 28 rooms, 400 baht. Tel : 0 7757 4711 Nong Mai Resort (πâÕß„À¡à √’ Õ√å∑) 38/1 Mu 7 Hat Sai Ri, 9 rooms, 600 baht. Tel : 0 7755 8002 Pharadon Inn (¿√“¥√ Õππ‘ å) 180/12 Soi Pharadon, Saladaeng Rd., 100 rooms, 350-1,200 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1500, 0 7751 1598 or www.chumphon-paradorn.com Seaza Paradise (´’´à“ æ“√“‰¥´å) 220 Mu 10 Chumphon-Pak Nam Rd., 7 rooms, 500-800 baht. Tel : 0 7758 0220 Si Chumphon (»√’™ÿ¡æ√) 127/22-24 Saladaeng Rd., Tambon Tha Taphao, 90 rooms, 250-500 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1280, 0 7757 0536-8, 0 7751 1902, 0 7751 1379 Suan Saeng Chan Resort ( «π· ß®—π∑√å √’ Õ√å∑) 16/4 Mu 1 Chumphon-Pak Nam Rd., 19 rooms, 200-500 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1343 Suk Samoe Guest House ( ÿ¢‡ ¡Õ ‡° µå‡Œ“ å)118/4 Suk Samer Soi 8, 7 rooms, 100-250 baht. Tel : 0 7750 2430 Suriwong Chumphon ( ÿ√‘«ß» å ™¡æ√)ÿ 125/30 Saladaeng Rd., 82 rooms, 260-480 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1203, 0 7751 1397, 0 7751 1809 Suriya ( ÿ√‘¬“) 125/24-25 Saladaeng Rd., Tambon Tha Taphao, 28 rooms, 150-240 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1144 Sweet Guest House ( «’∑ ‡° µå‡Œ“ å) 21/2 Mu 4 Tambon Pak Nam, Hat Paradonphap, 5 rooms, 400-500 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1324 Tha Taphao (∑à“µ–‡¿“) 66/1 Tha Taphao Rd., Tambon Tha Taphao, 59 rooms, 250-600 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1479, 0 7751 1953, 0 7751 1748 Tha Yang Seaport (∑à“¬“ß ´’æÕ√å∑) 212 Mu 10, Tambon Tha Yang, 19 rooms, 250-350 baht. Tel : 0 7755 3054 The Mercy (‡¥Õ– ‡¡Õ√å´’Ë) 19/29 Mu 9 Tambon Tak Dad, 30 rooms, 200-400 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1052 Ext. 1 Thung Kha Garden (∑ÿàß§“ °“√å‡¥π) 63/5 Mu 5 Tambon 25

Thung Ka, Phetkasem Rd., 10 rooms, 250-350 baht. Tel : 0 7755 4024, 0 7755 4187 Wang Phai («—ß‰ºà) 122 Mu 3, Chumphon - Ranong Rd., Tambon Wang Phai, 38 rooms, 300-500 baht. Tel : 0 7750 1010, Fax : 0 7750 1675 Amphoe Pathio Clean Wave Resort (§≈’π ‡«ø √’ Õ√å∑) 54 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 30 rooms, 300-2,000 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0151-2 Chuan Fun Lodge (™«πΩíπ ≈Õ¥å®) 13/2 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, 6 rooms, 200-2,000 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0230 Chumphon Cabana Resort (™ÿ¡æ√ §“∫“πà“ √’ Õ√å∑) 69 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 124 rooms, 1,260-2,200 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0245-7 Bkk.Resv. Tel : 0 2427 1825, 0 2427 0122, E-mail: [email protected] Khe Hat (‡§À“ πå) 28/1 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 12 rooms, 600-1,300 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0208 Khrua Rimle Resort (§√—« √‘¡‡≈ √’ Õ√å∑) 3/1 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 3 bungalows, 500-900 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0119 Sea Beach Resort (´’∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑) 4/2 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, 25 rooms, 300-600 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0115-6 Tawan Resort (µ–«—π √’ Õ√å∑) 9 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, 9 rooms, 500-1,000 baht. Tel : 08 9292 4143 Thung Wua Laen Resort (∑ÿàß«—«·≈àπ √’ Õ√å∑) 61/3 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, 12 rooms, 400-800 baht. Tel : 08 1970 1387 View Seafood Resort (««‘ ´’øŸ¥ √ Õ√’ ∑)å 13/2 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 18 bungalows, 450-900 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0214, 0 7756 0216 Acadia Resort (Õ“§“‡¥’¬ √’ Õ√å∑) 99/1 Mu 7 Tambon Chumpkho, 10 rooms, 700-1,700 baht. Tel : 0 7759 1600 Had Sawan Hotel (‚√ß·√¡À“¥ «√√§å) 9 Mu 1, Bor Mao Beach Tambon Chumkho, 4 rooms, 400-500 baht. Tel : 08 1968 1348 Had Suay Resort (À“¥ «¬ √ Õ√’ ∑)å 9/6 Mu 1 Bor Mao beach Tambon Chumkho, 4 rooms, 500 baht. Tel : 08 189 48480, 0 7751 2049 Laemtaen Home Beach Resort (·À≈¡·∑àπ ‚Œ¡ ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑) 83/13 Mu 1, Bor Mao beach, Tambon Chumkho, 4 rooms, 500 baht. Tel : 0 7751 2080 Phathiu Beach Resort (ª–∑‘« ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑) Mu 1 Bor Mao beach, Tambon Chumkho 12 rooms, 350-500 baht. Tel : 08 5787 4397 Pisnapa Spa Beach (æ‘»≥ÿ¿“ ª“ ∫’™ √’ Õ√å∑) 91/7 Mu 1 Ao Bor Mao beach, Tambon Chumkho, 24 rooms, 350-600 baht. Tel : 08 6209 5283, 08 9742 1317 26

Porn Ammarin Resort (æ√Õ—¡√‘π∑√å √’ Õ√å∑) 49/14-20 Mu 6 Ao Hin Kob, Tambon Chumko, 5 rooms, 500 baht. Tel : 08 1787 8770, 08 1968 8321, [email protected], Seaside Guesthouse (´’‰´¥å ‡° ∑å‡Œâ“ å) 14/9 Mu 8 Tambon Saplee,12 rooms, 300-500 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0178, 08 9970 4888 Supparat Resort ( ¿√“™ÿ ∫™’ √ Õ√’ ∑)å 40 Mu 5,Saplee beach, 5 rooms, 500-800 baht. Tel : 08 1099 3628 Amphoe Lang Suan Auay Chai Grand (Õ«¬™¬— ·°√π¥å) 336 Mu 4 Tambon Wang Tako, Phetkasem Rd., 63 rooms, 500-1,000 baht. Tel : 0 7754 5196-7 Ban Phak Tiwa Ratri (∫â“πæ—° ∑‘«“ √“µ√’) 26 Mu 4 Tambon Pak Nam Luang Suan, 17 rooms, 150-400 baht. Tel : 0 7756 1198 Chai Hat Resort (™“¬À“¥ √’ Õ√å∑) 23 Mu 2 Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, 25 rooms, 450-700 baht. Tel : 0 7755 1327 Chum Thong (™ÿ¡∑Õß) 219 Mu 7 Tambon Naka, 71 rooms, 240-400 baht. Tel : 0 7758 1440 Jane (‡®π) 26/5 Khao Nguan Rd., 25 rooms, 200-350 baht. Tel : 0 7754 1040 99 Bay Resort (‡°â“ ‘∫‡°â“ ‡∫¬å √’ Õ√å∑) 9 Mu 4, Tambon Pak Nam, 40 rooms, 300-500 baht. Tel : 0 7755 1133 P.N. Seafood & Resort (æ’‡ÕÁπ ´’øŸ¥ ·Õπ¥å √’ Õ√å∑) 57 Mu 1, Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, 43 rooms, 500-3,000 baht. Tel : 0 7755 1119, 0 7755 1686 Thawat (∏«—™) 135 Khao Ngoen Rd., 100 rooms, 230-450 baht. Tel : 0 7754 1565 Ban Lae Resort (∫â“π‡≈ √’ Õ√å∑) 155 Mu 4 Tambon Bangnamjued, 12 rooms, 2,500-3,000 baht. Tel : 0 7755 1458, 0 7755 1523, www.banlae.com, [email protected] Baan San Sai (∫“π â π∑√“¬)— 59 Mu 2 Tambon Bangnamjued, 6 rooms, 450 baht. Tel : 08 9874 2689 I-Namkem (‰ÕπÈ”‡§Á¡) 100 Mu 14 Klang Ao-Ko Khao Beach, 9 rooms, 250-400 baht. Tel : 08 4063 3795 Phupha Greenview Resort (¿Ÿº“ °√’π«‘« √’ Õ√å∑) 81 Mu 2 Tambon Bangnamjued, 19 rooms, 500-800 baht. Tel : 0 7755 1634-5 Amphoe Thung Tako Chumphon Sunny Beach Resort (™ÿ¡æ√ ´—ππ’Ë’™ ∫√’ Õ√å∑) 393 Mu 1, Hat Arunothai, Tambon Pak Nam Tako, 22 bungalows, 750-1,150 baht. Tel : 0 7757 9148, 08 1620 8648. Bkk. Resv. Tel: 0 2641 5515 Rung Arun Resort (√ÿàßÕ√ÿ≥ √’ Õ√å∑) 262/6 Hat Arunothai, Liap Thale Rd., Tambon Pak Nam Tako, 42 rooms, 300-700 baht. Tel : 0 7757 9161 Khao Pip Guest House (‡¢“ªï∫ ‡° µå‡Œ“ å) 102/1 Mu 6 Tambon Thung Tako, 13 rooms, 260-380 baht. Tel : 0 7753 6084 27

Tusita Resort & Spa (∏Ÿ…‘Ø“ √’ Õ√å∑ ·Õπ¥å ª“) 259/9 Mu 1 Arunothai Beach, Tambon Paknam Thako, 18 rooms, 3,900-25,000 baht. Tel : 0 7757 9073-74 Fax : 0 7757 9050, www.tusitaresort .com, E-mail: [email protected] Amphoe Sawi Ban Suan (∫â“π «π) 154 Mu 4 Phetkasem, 16 rooms, 300- 800 baht. Tel : 0 7755 7097 Rim Nam Guest House (√‘¡πÈ” ‡° µå‡Œ“ å) 309/1 Mu 5, Phetkasem Rd., Tambon Na Pho, 12 rooms, 300-400 baht. Tel : 0 7753 1297 Bkk Resv. Tel : 0 2533 9099 www.panom_chaiyo.com Mookda Resort (¡ÿ°¥“ √’ Õ√å∑) 100/25 Mu 4 Petchkasem rd., 14 rooms, 300-600 baht. Tel : 0 7753 1282 Amphoe Phato Ban Suan Phufa Resort (∫“π «π¿â ŸøÑ“ √ Õ√’ ∑)å Mu 4 Tambon Pak Song, 4 rooms, 400 baht. Tel : 0 7752 0075, 08 7821 8700 Malin Bungalow (¡“√’π ∫—ß°–‚≈) 75/3 Mu 8 Tambon Pato, 2 rooms, 350 baht. Tel : 0 7753 9053 Phato Resort (æ–‚µä– √’ Õ√å∑) Mu 5 Tambon Pato, 4 rooms, 600 baht. Tel : 0 7753 9023 Phu Nam Sai Palm Hill Resort (¿ŸπÈ”„ ª“≈å¡ Œ‘≈≈å √’ Õ√å∑) Mu 4 Tambon Pak Song, 5 rooms, 1,250-1,800 baht. Tel : 0 1693 3275, 0 7757 6316-19 E mail: [email protected] Amphoe Tha Sae Jambo House (®—¡‚∫â ‡Œ“ å) 130/3 Mu 2 Phetkasem Rd., 17 rooms, 300-350 baht. Tel : 0 7759 9197, 0 7759 9436 Kang Pheka Resort (·°àß‡æ°“ √’ Õ√å∑) 168 Mu 3 Tambon Seap A Nan, 40 rooms, 550-990 baht. Tel : 0 7750 5415-6 www.kangpheka.com Amphoe Lamae Ladda House (≈—¥¥“ ‡Œ“ å) 99 Tambon Lamae, Amphoe Lamae, 15 rooms, 200-400 baht. Tel : 0 7755 9051 Palm Inn Resort (ª“≈¡å Õππ‘ å √ Õ√’ ∑)å Phetchakasem Road, Restaurants (√â“πÕ“À“√) Amphoe Mueang Chumphon Jansom Cafe (®—π∑√å ¡ §“‡øÉ) Inside Chansom Chumphon Hotel, Thai-Chinese-European food, (Open 6.00 a.m. - 1.00 a.m.) Tel : 0 7750 2502 Chua Khui Ki (©—Ë«§ÿâ¬°’Ë) 59-61 Saladaeng Rd., Thai & Chi- nese food, (Open 9.00 a.m. - 11.30 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1033, 0 7750 2527 J Ang (‡®ä Õà“ß) Chumphon- Hat Sai Ri Rd., Thai food Kaew Suki (·°â« ÿ°’È)58/35 Tha Tapho Rd., (Open 11.00 28 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7750 6366 Khun Sarai (§ÿ≥ “À√à“¬) Phetchakasem Rd., Thai food, (Open 24 hours) Tel : 0 7754 7223-4 Kanda (°“π¥“) 282/12-14 Poramin Makkha Rd., Thai & European food (Open 7.00 a.m. -5.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1707 Kan Aeng (°—π‡Õß) Phetchakasem Rd., Tambon Thung ka, Thai food, Tel : 0 7755 4044 Ko Zo Sushi (‚§‚´–´Ÿ™‘) Phacha U-thit, Japanese food, Tel : 0 7751 2239-40 Lui (≈ÿ¬) 32/6 Mu 4 Tambon Pak Nam, Hat Paradonphap, Tambon Hat Sai Ri, Thai & Sea food, (Open 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7752 1135, 0 7752 2233 Mai Kwian (‰¡‡°«â ¬π)’ 11/1 Mu 3 Tambon Ban Na, Thai food, (Open 11.00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7753 4531 Manlika (¡—≈≈‘°“) 108/8 Mu 1, Chumphon - Pak Nam Rd., (Inside Mix Hotel), Thai food (Open 6.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7750 2291 Pakking (ª°°í ß)‘Ë Saladaeng Rd., Thai & Chinese food, (Open 11.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7750 2816 Pa Pa Café (ª“ª“§“‡øÉ) 188/181 Saladaeng Rd., (Behind Ocean Department Store), Thai & Seafood (Open 6.00 p.m. - 12.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1972 Pa Pa Seafood (ª“ª“ ´’øŸ¥) 188/181 Saladaeng Rd., Thai & Seafood, (Open 4.00 p.m. - 3.00 a.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1972, 0 7751 1296 Suki Rotfai ( ÿ°’È √∂‰ø) 275/1-3 Tai Rat Rd., Tel : 0 7750 2621 Paradonphap (¿√“¥√¿“æ) 2 Mu 4 Chumphon-Hat Sai Ri Rd., Thai & Seafood, (Open 8.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7752 1401 Phuean Chai Food Garden ( «πÕ“À“√‡æÕπ„®)◊Ë Tambon Tha Taphao, (behind Chumphon’s Railway Station), Thai-Chinese- European and Seafood (Open 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 a.m.) Tel : 0 7750 1480, 0 7750 3898 Rin Food Garden ( «πÕ“À“√√‘π∑√å) 1 18 Krom Luang Chumphon Rd., (Near Chumphon’s Railway Station), Thai & Chinese food, (Open 10.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1531, 0 7750 1955 Tang Sun Ki (µ—Èß´ÿàπ°’Ë) 2/4 Tha Taphao Rd., Thai & Chinese food, (Open 8.00 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1120, 0 7750 2420 Yellow Stone (‡¬≈‚≈à ‚µπ)161 Pisitpayaban Rd., Opposite Chumphon Hospital, Thai food, (Open 11.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1648 Amphoe Pathio Clean Wave (§≈π’ ‡«ø) 55 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, Thai 29

& Seafood Tel : 0 7756 0121-2 Charoen Seafood (‡®√‘≠ ´’øŸ¥) Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sapee, Thai & Seafood, Tel : 0 7756 0207 Rabiang Talae (√–‡∫’¬ß ∑–‡≈) Chumphon Cabana Resort Hotel, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Thai & Seafood, Europian food, (Open 7.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7756 0245-7 View Seafood (««‘ ´’øŸ¥) Hat Thung Wua Laen Mu 8 Tambon Sapee, Thai & Seafood, (Open 10.00 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.) Tel : 0 7756 0214 Amphoe Lang Suan 99 Bay Resort (99 ‡∫¬å √’ Õ√å∑) 9 Mu 4 Tambon Pak Nam Lang Suan, Thai & Seafood, (Open 10.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 1133, 0 7755 1117-8 Ao Thai Seafood (Õà“«‰∑¬ ´’øŸ¥) : Pak Nam - Lang Suan Rd. Chai Hat Resort (™“¬À“¥ √’ Õ√å∑) T ambon Bang Nam Chuet, Pak Nam Lang Suan, Thai & Seafood, (Open 10.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 1327 Laem Ya Seafood (·À≈¡À≠“â ´’øŸ¥) 129 Mu 3 Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, Thai & Seafood, (Open 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 1665, 08 6269 2265 P.N. Seafood & Resort (æ’ ‡ÕÁπ ´’øŸ¥ ·Õπ¥å √’ Õ√å∑) Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, Pak Nam Lang Suan, Thai & Seafood, (Open 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 1119 San Sai Seafood ( —π∑√“¬ ´’øŸ¥) : Pak Nam - Lang Suan Rd. Ton Khoi (µâπ¢àÕ¬) Behind Railway Station, Sukphapa Rd., Northeastern food (Open 10.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) Tel : 08 1895 4868 Tum Tam 1 Seafood (µŸ¡µ“¡ 1 ´’øŸ¥) : Pak Nam - Lang Suan Rd. Amphoe Tha Sae Sum Wiang (´ÿâ¡‡«’¬ß) Tambon Tha Sae, Thai food, (Open 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7759 9037 Kaeng Pheka (·°àß‡æ°“) Kang Pheka Resort, Phetkasem Rd., Thai & Seafood, (Open 6.00 a.m. - 10.30 p.m.) Tel : 0 7750 5415-6 Muk Da (¡ÿ°¥“) Tambon Tha Sae, Thai food, (Open 7.00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7759 9107, 0 7759 9058 Amphoe Lamae Kha Mu Nok Noi (¢“À¡Ÿπ°πâÕ¬) Km 87, on the Highway 4112 (Open 7.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 9023 Ladda House (≈—¥¥“ ‡Œ“ å) 99 Tambon Lamae, Thai food, (Open 10.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 9051 30

Amphoe Sawi Sawi Seafood ( «’ ´’øŸ¥) Hat Sai Ri Sawi, Tambon Tha Hin, Thai & Seafood, (Open 10.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7753 1305 Siriwan (»‘√‘«√√≥) Tambon Na Pho, Thai & Seafood, Tel : 0 7753 1010 Amphoe Thung Tako Suan Som Nai Dam ( «π ¡π“¬¥”)â 199 Mu 7 Tambon Tako, Thai food & Coffee, (Open 7.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7753 6338-9, 08 9652 0733 Ruean Thung Thong (‡√◊Õπ∂ÿß∑Õß) Near Khao Pip intersection, Thai food, (Open 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7753 6518 Travel Agents Chumphon & Southern Leisure (™ÿ¡æ√ ·Õπ¥å ‡´“∑å‡∑‘√åπ ‡≈‡™Õ√å) 68/10 Tha Tapho, Tel : 0 7750 3001, 0 7750 3179, 08 1893 8311 E-mail : [email protected] Chumphon Cabana Resort (™ÿ¡æ√ §“∫“πà“ √’ Õ√å∑) Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sapee, Amphoe Pathio, Tel : 0 7756 0245-7 www.cabana.co.th E-mail : [email protected] Chumphon Travel Service (™ÿ¡æ√ ∑√“‡«≈ ‡´Õ√å«‘ ) 69/15 Tha Tapho Rd., Tel : 0 7750 1880, 0 7751 1324 E-mail : ote- [email protected] Ekawin Tour (‡Õ°«‘≠≠å ∑—«√å) Krom Luang Chumphon Rd., Tel : 0 7750 1821, 0 7750 5980 Fame Tour & Service (‡ø¡ ∑—«√å ·Õπ¥å ‡´Õ√å«‘ ) 188/20-21 Saladaeng Rd., Tel : 0 7757 1077, E-mail: akeychumphon @hotmail.com www.chumphon-kohtao.com Kiat Travel (‡°’¬√µ‘ ∑√“‡«≈) 115 Tambon Tha Tapho, Tel : 0 7750 2127 E-mail : [email protected] New Infinity Travel Agency (π‘« Õ‘πøîπ‘µ’È ∑√“‡«≈ ‡Õ‡®π´’Ë) 68/2 Tha Tapho Rd., Tel : 0 7757 0176, 08 9687 1825 E-mail : [email protected] Rung Napha Tour (√ÿàßπ¿“ ∑—«√å) 212 Mu 10 Tambon Tha Yang, Chumphon-Pak Nam Rd., Tel : 0 7755 3052-4 Lom Phraya Catamaran (≈¡æ√–¬“ §“µ“¡“√—π) Ao Thung Makam Noi, Tambon Hat Sai Ri, Tel : 0 7755 8212-4 Ceza Travel (´’´à“ ∑√“‡«≈) 220 Tambon Tha Yang, Chumphon-Pak Nam Rd., Tel : 0 7758 0220 Song Serm Rung Rueng ( àß‡ √‘¡ √ÿàß‡√◊Õß) 66/1 Tha Tapho Rd., Tel : 0 7750 6205 100 mm. 100 mm. 98 mm. 97 mm.

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08.00-20.00 hrs. Everyday Tourist information by fax available 24 hrs. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tourismthailand.org

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