" The province of a hundred islands,
delicious rambutans, large shells, egg yolks and a center of
Buddhism" Once the center of the Srivijaya kingdom, there remain
significant and magnificent historical sites. Its local products,
rambutans and salted eggs, produced in a very unique style,
are popular among the tourists.
Surat
Thani possesses a long history since the prehistoric ages.
Once it was both the most powerful center of commercial trade
and most revered center of Buddhism in the Malay Peninsula.
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As
one of the most important Buddhism centers in Thailand, almost
all cultural activities and folk plays in Surat Thani are
related to belief in the religion and mysticism.
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Plateau, low basin, eastern seashores and a hundred islands
clearly define the visual characteristics of Surat Thani.
Generally, you will enjoy nice, warm weather here in Surat
Thani.
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The
majority of Surat Thani citizenry is comprised of ethnic Thais
with a large minority of Chinese in the provincial capital,
and Muslim Thais who speak "pak tai" or southern dialect.
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Surat
Thani administratively covers 18 districts and 1 sub-district.
Its major occupations are fishing and farming.
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