We left Bangkok early this morning – escaping the humidity, crowds, smog of the big city – after passing the temperature check at the airport.
Surat Thani is in southern Thailand, set on the Gulf of Thailand and the town / port of Surat Thani is generally the gateway for the islands of Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao.
Surat Thani, which translates to “City of Good People”, is one of the oldest cities of Thailand dating back to the 5th-century. Wandering around town, we stumbled across many temples and shrines in unexpected corners. Surprisingly with a strong Chinese influence
The town has hardly any foreigners and almost no tourists. It’s not really a tourist destination and all the more interesting as not much English is spoken.
So why are we here ?
For us, it’s the gateway to our Jungle safari at Khao Sok National Park which we start tomorrow. Today is all about getting ready for the jungle track …
Imagine clothes being sprayed with insect repellent, readying a small overnight pack for our stay at Elephant Hill and Rain Forest camp etc 😊
Quite excited about our encounter with elephants, kayaking and tracking through one of the oldest rainforests in the world.
The Travels of Birgit 