Chumphon

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Chumphon Thailand

Chumphon is a sea coast city parallel to the Gulf of Thailand. It is the gateway to other southern provinces. Along more than 200 kilometres of Chumphon’s seashore, there are many beautiful and picturesque beaches. Still maintaining the natural beauty, the province is best for those who seek relaxation in the natural and uniquely quiet atmosphere.

From the documents, Chumphon was continuously the locations of many communities since the pre-historic period, especially in the area near Tha Taphao River banks. Chumphon was also one of the leading trading centers of Siam (former name of Thailand).

How to get here

Car

From Bangkok, use Highway No. 4, or Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) and join Highway No.4, pass Petchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, to Chumphon junction, then turn left along Highway No. 4001 for 8 kilometres to town.

Bus

Buses regularly depart from the Southern Bus Terminal to Chumphon on a daily basis. For more details, contact the Southern Bus Terminal at Tel: 0 2434 5557 - 8, 0 2435 1199. For the round-trip, buses leave from Chumphon Bus Terminal at Tel: 0 7750 2725, 0 7751 1094.

For air-conditioned buses, contact:

Chok-anan Tour: in Bangkok at Tel: 0 2435-5027 - 9, 0 2435 7429 or in Chumphon at Tel: 0 7751 1480, 0 7751 1757.

Suwannathi Tour: in Bangkok at Tel: 0 2435 5026, or in Chumphon at Tel: 0 7751 1422.

Within Chumphon province, buses servicing the Chumphon-Sawi-Lang Suan route leaves the terminal in front of Chumphon Market, Thanon Tha Taphao from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

The taxi queue is behind old market, opposite to Chumphon Bus Terminal. Taxis can be hired to Lang Suan, Ranong and Surat Thani.

Train

From Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong)

There are both rapid and express trains to Chumphon everyday. For more details, contact 1690, 0 2 223 7010, 0 2223 7020 at Hua Lamphong or at Chumphon Station Tel: 0 7751 1103.

From Thon Buri Railway Station (Bangkok Noi)

There are fast trains to Chumphon everyday. For more details, contact at Tel: 0 2411 3102.

Air

Air Andaman provides flight services from Bangkok to Chumphon 4 times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0-2996-9119 or view their website at www.airandaman.com.

Accommodations - Whare to stay in Chumphon

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