Surat Thani Information
This part of the island is totally unspoilt. It is in a 'green zone' whereby it is protected from any industry entering the area, as it is seen as an area of natural beauty.
It is in the Baan Taling Nam peninsula an area which is full of beautiful beaches and small thai traditional villages whilst being close to the more commercial areas of Lamai for Western facilities and amenities.
- Population:
- Local:2000
- Nearest Airports:
- Koh Samui, Surathani
- Approx percentage of British residents:
- 20%
- Approx percentage of German residents:
- 5%
- Further Information:
- www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koh_Samui
www.1rai.com
activities:
local golf courses |
local walking spots |
local fishing spots |
local beaches
shopping:
local super market |
local butchers |
local bakery |
local clothes shops |
has a large choice of shops and super markets |
local cafes
nightlife:
a few local bars and restaurants, more can be found in neighbouring towns
health:
local doctors surgery |
local hospital |
local pharmacy |
local dentist
schools:
local nursery school |
local schools
services:
bank |
post office |
internet café |
cash machine |
post office |
petrol station |
garage |
garden centre |
hardware store |
local community association
domestic travel:
very good travel links to near by towns and cities
international travel:
international airport within 30 minutes drive |
ferry port within one hours drive |
local airport served by year round low cost airlines
