Attraction details of Chumphon

Chumphon is a southern Thai province on the narrow Kra Isthmus of the Malay Peninsula. It’s known for coral reefs and a long coastline dotted with beaches. In the south, the forested Phato district is home to the Phato Canal and the Heo Lom Waterfall. Cradled by the Phuket mountains, the province’s capital, Chumphon city, is a gateway to tropical islands including the popular Ko Tao, part of Surat Thani province.

Category : Museums

The Chumporn National Museum which the important history and artefact of Chumporn Province are collected inside isin the new Chumporn Government Complex. It was built in 2538 B.E. with the first floor is for customer service providing the library and for the second floor is the exhibition divided into 8 sections; that is,

1. Today’s Chumporn section which gives the detail about Chumporn Province in the present.

2.Chumporn in the Prehistory period section which shows archaeological evidence that the areas in Chumporn Province, in the old days, used to have the settlements of people since the Prehistory period. The evidence that were found are stone tools, metal tools, pottery as well as accessories made from various kinds of material. Besides, there is also pictures of color painting on the cliff.

3.The development in the early history period section which tells about the factors resulting in the settlements of the groups of people in Chumporn in the late prehistory period which led to the development of an ancient village, for example, the archaeological source of Chanarain cave in Toong Ta-ko District, the archaeological of Mueng Ta Sam-kaew mountain village in Mueng District. The number of archeological evidence show the relationship with faraway countries between the western world and the eastern world, for instance, various kinds of beads including stone beads, golden beads and glass beads, Bronze sculptures of human, animals, and Dong Son bronze drum.

4.Chumporn in the prehistory period.

5.Chumporn as the passing route of Typhoon section which tells about the weather of Chumporn that is always changeable in rainy season since the past. The storms, every time, cause severe property damages and deaths because of its territory that the province lies in the narrowest area of peninsula.

6.Chumporn and the World War II with bravery of youth soldiers section which tells about the incident when the Japanese army advanced its army at Paknam Chumporn in 2484 B.E. At that time, soldiers, police and youth soldiers showed their bravery by fighting with Japanese army in order to protect independence and sovereigntyof the nation.

7.Natural history and outstanding heritage of Chumporn Province section which gives information about Chumporn in the present, for example, location, weather, topography, geological structure, lifestyle, and important tourist attraction.

8.Admiral His Royal Highness Prince Chumporn Ket  U-domsak section which shows the brief biography of him, for instance, family, his contribution to Chumporn Province and the Royal Thai Navy.In addition, the museum also provides souvenir shops and conference rooms.The museum open from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. every Wednesday to Sunday except government holidays. The entrance fee is 10 Baht for Thais and 30 Bath for foreigners.

How to go Chumphon

Chumphon has a train station and offices for Lomprayah ferry and Songserm Ferry who can all arrange pick-ups and transit to Koh Tao. For those who didn’t buy their boat ticket yet, this can be done in the train station as well.

Both companies have ferries leaving at 7.00 am (arrival 9.15 – 10.00 am), Lomprayah has an afternoon ferry leaving at 13.00 pm and arriving around 15.00 pm. Your ferry trip from Bangkok to Koh Tao will only take 2 hours (3 with Songserm).

For anyone who misses the day boats, there is a night boat which departs at 23.00pm arriving at Koh Tao at 6am. Tickets can be bought from the numerous cheap guesthouses where you can also check your emails, get food and a shower. you can also buy your boat tickets here and the ferry company will even come and pick you up in the lobby of your hotel ! Room occupation is never a problem in this sleepy provincial town, so no need to pre book your hotel.