National Parks
Khao Sok
National Park
It is located on km.109 from Surat township area on Highway No. 401. A verdant forest-covered hill
national park, with an area of some 161,000 acres. Many kinds of rare wildlife are still to be found. With an atmosphere of
peacefulness and restfulness, one can trek along the trails made to the adventure. Accommodations in the park can be available
through the reservation section, Forestry Department, Tel. (662) 579-0529, 579-4842. Besides, near the area of the park there
are private-run bungalows available for the tourist.
Tai Rom Yen National Park
Covers the area of 133,125 rai of Khlong Nam Thao Forest Reserve in Amphoe Ban Na San and Amphoe Wiang Sa. A mountain within
the park known as Khao Chong Chang once used to be the base of the Communist Party of Thailand. There are several scenic
tourist spots such as Nam Tok Dat Fa, Nam Tok Muang Thuat in Amphoe Ban Na San and Nam Tok Than Thip in Amphoe Wiang Sa.
Visitors wishing to stay overnight here are requested to bring along their camping accessories. For more details please
contact National Parks Division, Royal Forestry Department, Tel. (662) 579-4842, 579-0529.
Nam Tok Wiphawadi or Nam
Tok Ban Nai
Though of the same name as the one within Khlong Yan Wildlife Sanctuary, this one is located in Amphoe
Don Sak on the roadside of the Highway 401 between KM. 60-61, about 38 kilometers from town. Though a small waterfall, it is
always crowded on holidays.
Ratchprapha
or Chieo Lan Dam
It is located on Km. 52-53 Highway No. 401 and turn right for another 12 kms. The scenery around the dam
area is very beautiful. Accommodations are available from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Tel. (662)
436-3179 or (6677) 311-364, 311-522.
Khlong Yan Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated in King Amphoe Wiphawadi, 45 kilometers along the Highway 41 with a 26-kilometers left turn to King Amphoe
Wiphawadi. Further on for about 10 kilometers, then turn right for another 8 kilometers, one will get to the sanctuary. Major
attraction here is the beautiful waterfall "Nam Tok Wiphawadi". Accommodation is available. Reservation should be made to
Chief of Khlong Ya Wildlife Sanctuary at Moo 8, Tambon Takut Tai, King Amphoe Wiphawadi, Surat Thani 84180.
Islands
Koh Samui 
It is Surat
Thani's major tourist attraction. The island has numerous lovely beaches and bays. It is almost literally an island of
coconuts and forested hills, and is fast be coming a resort of international stature. Samui's best beaches line the northern
and eastern coasts, the most popular being Chaweng and Lamai where, generally, the most attractive accommodation is found.
Besides beaches, other island attractions include the Hin Lat and Na Muang waterfalls the
phallic rock formations at the southern end of Lamai Bay; a massive seated Buddha image of Fan isle and Na Thon, the island's
major seafront settlement where shops, restaurants, tour agencies and hotels are located.
Mu Koh Angthong National Park
It comprises some 40 islands northwest of Koh Samui and covers some 250 square kilometers. Major park islands
largely
towering, verdant rock masses encircled by clear seas, include Mae Koh which has a beautiful beach and an emerald saltwater
lake called Thale Nai; Wua Talap, site of park headquarters where accommodation is available for visitors wishing to prolong
their stays; Sam Sai with an exciting coral reef and huge rock arch, and Phai-Luak. Prior reservation is needed by calling
57900529, 579-4842.
Koh Tae Nai
It is a small island not too far to be reached from Koh Phangan, is increasingly popular to the tourists
from its natural beauties. High jungle-covered hill, long stretch golden sand beach, thriving coral reefs surrounded by fish
of all sizes and colors etc. are some of its major attractions. Accommodations in the form of bungalows are also provided on
the island. Transportation is available by mean of passenger boat or cargo boat which leave from Surat Thani via Samui.
Koh Phangan
The large island 60 minutes directly north of Koh Samui, has the lovely waterfall; Nam Tok Than Sadet,
Nam Tok Phaeng Forest Park and an extensive coral reef. Accommodation is available here as well.
Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan
These
2 small rocky islands are administratively under Amphoe Koh Phangan and located at the direction northwest of Koh Phangan.
Unspoiled and undisturbed lately by tourists, the islands earn its reputations for underwater resources, unique beautiful bays
and coves and coral garden under the crystal sea which give the good promising outlook for sea sport activities.
Accommodations in the form of huts and bungalows are provided on these two islands. To reach Koh Tao economically is by boat
that leaves from Surat Thani and Koh Phangan. Boats are also available for Koh Tao from Tha Yang Pier, Chumphon. And to reach
Koh Nang Yuan, boats are available from Koh Tao.
