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Surat Thani, Thailand

Surat Thani · Thailand

Surat Thani is a large city in Surat Thani, Thailand with a population of 132,040. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

132,040 Population 4,958/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
65.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Surat Thani

Surat Thani

Surat Thani is a city in Amphoe Mueang Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. It lies 651 km (405 mi) south of Bangkok. It is the capital of Surat Thani Province. The city has a population of 132,040 (2019), and an area of 68.97 km2 (26.63 sq mi). The city's population density is 1,914 inhabitants per km2.

People

Population132,040
Density4,958/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain65.9 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population132,040
Population Density4,958 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates9.1401°, 99.3331°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceSurat Thani
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation65.9 inches (1,674 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Surat Thani

Surat Thani is a large city in Thailand (Surat Thani) with a population of 132,040. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Surat Thani

Surat Thani has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1532 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 154.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 146.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 153.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 126.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 209.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 204.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 297.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 127.9
Surat Thani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Thailand avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area26.6 sq mi (69.0 km²)
Population Density4,958/sq mi
Coordinates9.1401°N, 99.3331°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.9"
73% above Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.01"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 16, 2012.

Apr 16, 2012 19 km E of Ban Mai Khao, Thailand M3.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Linda (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Linda Category 1 276 km
1989 Gay Category 3 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
November 80°F (26°C) 12.0 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Coldest

Surat Thani has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 65.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Surat Thani

Institution Type Founded Website
Mahamakut Buddhist University University
Suratthani Rajabhat University University
Technical colledge College

Schools in Surat Thani

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Surat Pittaya School
Thidameapra School
ดาวนายร้อยสุราษ
โรงเรียนเมืองสุราษฏร์ธานี
Joy Bilingual School
Ban Su Chon School
Ban Bang Yai
โรงเรียนบ้านซอย 2
Ban Tha Phet
Ban San Ti Suk
Ban Bang Chum To
Ban Khlong Suk School
Ban Khlong Krut School
Ban Bo Cha Lok School
Ban Bang Sam Rong School
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Radio Stations near Surat Thani

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Surat Thani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Diamond Market
Market
Night Market
Night Market
Thanachart market
Wanderland night market
Weekend Floating Market
ตลาดผ้าเทศบาลไชยา
ตลาดสดสำเภาทอง
ตลาดเทศบาลไชยา
ตลาดแม่สมนึก

Hotels in Surat Thani

32 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

100 Islands Resort & Spa
B2
Bandon Hotel
Banmaitreejit Hotel
BJ City Hotel
Bun Hotel
Bunjongburi Hotel
Cheaper Room Hotel
Evergreen Suites
Hop Inn Surathani
Intown Hotel
Kaew Samui Resort
Lee Hotel
Little PP Hometel
Monkeyhouse
My Place @ Surat Hotel
Nok Hook Hotel
Orchid Residence Suratthani
Orchid Riverview Hotel
Palm Garden
Papangkorn House
Paragon Hometel
Perfect Place
Siam Thani Hotel
SUhotel
super and cheap
Tapee Hotel
The One Hotel
the ordinary 8
Top Residence
นารายา รีสอร์ท
ราชธานี

Restaurants in Surat Thani

46 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

168
Baansatek
Buffet & BBQ
Crossroads
Day n Night Marketplace
Dolce Vita
Food market
Food stalls - night only?
Godang 18
House No. 5
Incredible Thai Food
Jae Tom Vegetarian
Jeep Lerng Tim-Sam
Jek Bak Dim Sum
kapie
KENTO ซูชิทะเลใต้
KO PLUS
Local vegan place
Local Vegan Restaurant
Milano Pizzeria
My Terrest
Noddle as
Noodle
Noodles
Padthai Phanui
Pai-Yok Tim-Sam Breakfast
Restaurant
River and Hill
Riverside Seafood Restaurant
seafood
Steaks on Job
Suratthani Vegetarian Restaurant
Sweet Kitchen
Thai food
Thai food
Tian Fu Plant Based (Vegan)
vegetarian restaurant
Wierd Thai restaurant
ซูชิมั้ย สุราษฎร์ธานี
ร้านครัวแม่ย่า - Kruamaeya Suratthani
ร้านทนาย หัวโค้งริมน้ำตาปี
ร้านผักบุ้งเจ๊จอน (ผักบุ้งลอยฟ้าเก่า)
ร้านยกเข่ง
ร้านลำพู 3
ร้านเฉียบหมูกระทะ ริมบึงขุนทะเล
สากกะบัวคาเฟ่@สุราษฎร์ธานี

Cafes in Surat Thani

29 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALIVE Cafe
Bake & Blend
Bang Bai Mai Café
Blue Sheep
Café Amazon
Cafe Amazon
Café Amazon
Café Amazon
Café Amazon
Café Amazon
Café Amazon
Cafeteria Suratthani
Candy cafe
Dome Nom Pung Milk & Matcha bar
Hub Cafe
Kram Cafe
Lamune Cafe
Le Viridian
MeaMook
Mile coffee
Monkey cafe
Nok Hook Garden Cafe
S!R! Coffee
Starbucks Coffee
Swensen's
Toadaeng nomsod
Tooday Cafe
ร้านสถานีสเต็ก สุราษฎร์ธานี
เสืยว Coffee

Cinemas in Surat Thani

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coliseum Cineplex

Monuments in Surat Thani

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ศาลเจ้าแม่กวนอิม

Theme Parks in Surat Thani

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monkey Training College

Clinics in Surat Thani

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Evergreen clinic
Thanongsak Urologist Clinic

Dentists in Surat Thani

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental clinic
Rakfun dental
Surat dental home
คลีนิคฟันยิ้ม

Veterinaries in Surat Thani

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TH #1827694150

Bus Stations in Surat Thani

10 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A&J tours
Bus change
Downtown Transportation Hub (Talad Kaset 2)
Downtown Transportation Hub (Talad Kaset)
Holiday Busstation
Krabi bus
Lomprayah Pier Koh Tao-Koh Samui-Surat
Phangan tour
Seatran
Surat Thani (new) Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Surat Thani

26 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangchak
Bangchak
Bangchak
Esso
Esso
PT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT Blue Innovation
PTT Blue Innovation
PTT Blue Innovation
PTT Blue Innovation
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Susco
Susco
TH #1094222660
TH #1786259123
TH #1813996382

Banks in Surat Thani

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangkok Bank
Siam Commercial Bank

Shopping Malls in Surat Thani

6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Plaza
Central Suratthani
Coliseum Shopping Mall
Sahathai Garden Plaza
Shantai super
Tesco Lotus - Home Pro

Gyms in Surat Thani

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Champion Gym
OXS.GYM

Airports Near Surat Thani

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Samui International AirportUSMLarge Airport
Cha Eian AirportMedium Airport
Nakhon Si Thammarat AirportNSTMedium Airport
Ranong AirportUNNMedium Airport
Surat Thani AirportURTMedium Airport

Post Offices in Surat Thani

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Makamtia Post Office
Thailand Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Surat Thani

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chinese Temple
City Pillar Shrine
St. Raphael cathedral
Wat Dai Dhammaram
Wat Klang
Wat Phathanaram
Wat Phothawat
Wat Phra Yok
Wat Sai
Wat Somwang
Wat Thamma Bucha

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Area
69.0 km² (26.6 mi²)
Postal Code
84000
Website
suratcity.go.th/

Around Surat Thani

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 7
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 56
Cafes 29
Bars 8
Supermarkets 6
Banks 2
Hotels 31
Parks 6
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Surat Thani

9 places within 15 km

🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Monkey Training College
🌄 Viewpoints (8)
  • • Baan Bon Khao - View Suai
  • • Jetty River View Point
  • • My point
  • • Sunset View
  • • Tapee River Viewpoint
  • + 3 more

🇹🇭 About Thailand

Capital Bangkok
Population 69,428,524
Area 514,000 km²
GDP (USD) $515,906,283,941
GDP per capita $7,195
HDI 0.803
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 60.9%
Currency THB (Baht)
Languages Thai
Calling code +66
TLD .th
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Surat Thani

What is the population of Surat Thani?

Surat Thani has a population of 132,040 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 4,958 people per square mile, spread across 26.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Surat Thani?

Surat Thani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.9 inches.

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