--- title: "Surat Thani" slug: "surat-thani" type: province locale: en updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://baanme.com/en/areas/surat-thani --- # Surat Thani *Thailand › Surat Thani* Gateway to Thailand's Gulf islands — Koh Samui, Koh Pha-Ngan, and Koh Tao. Surat Thani province offers island villa living, wellness retreats, and a growing property market on some of Southeast Asia's most beautiful islands. ## Key facts - 2 homes listed for sale ## Living in Surat Thani ### Overview Surat Thani is Thailand's largest southern province, but its real estate appeal centers on its stunning Gulf of Thailand islands — particularly **Koh Samui** and **Koh Pha-Ngan**. Samui has matured into a luxury island destination with a well-established villa market, international dining, and its own airport. Pha-Ngan, famous for the Full Moon Party, is rapidly developing a more upscale property scene while retaining its bohemian character. ### Key Areas - Koh Samui — The main island. Established luxury villa market, international airport, premium resorts. Chaweng and Lamai are tourist-oriented; Bophut (Fisherman's Village) is charming and upscale; Maenam is quieter and family-friendly. The hills and west coast offer sea-view villas with more privacy. - Koh Pha-Ngan — Smaller, less developed, and more affordable. Thong Sala is the main town. Sri Thanu and Haad Salad attract yoga/wellness communities. Rapidly growing interest from investors seeing it as "the next Samui." - Mainland Surat Thani — The provincial capital is mainly a transit hub to the islands. Some affordable residential development along the coast at Don Sak and Kanchanadit. ### Who It's Best For - Villa buyers — Samui has Thailand's most mature island villa market with professional management options - Wellness seekers — Pha-Ngan's yoga, detox, and mindfulness scene is world-class - Holiday rental investors — Strong seasonal demand (Dec–Apr peak); managed villas can yield 6–10% gross - Early-stage investors — Koh Pha-Ngan land/development is still affordable compared to Samui or Phuket ### Price Guide Koh Samui pool villas range from **8–15 million THB** (inland) to **20–80+ million THB** (sea-view or beachfront). Samui condos are limited but start around **3–5 million THB**. On Koh Pha-Ngan, villas start from **5–10 million THB** and land from **3–8 million THB per rai** depending on sea view and road access. Rental yields during high season are excellent but drop significantly May–October. ### Transportation **Samui Airport (USM)** is privately operated by Bangkok Airways, making flights more expensive than other Thai destinations. **Surat Thani Airport (URT)** on the mainland is cheaper and connects via ferry. Koh Pha-Ngan has no airport — access is by ferry from Samui (30 min) or the mainland (2–4 hours). On the islands, roads are hilly and motorbike-dependent. ### Things to Know - Island land titles can be complicated — many plots have Nor Sor 3 Gor titles rather than full Chanote. Always conduct thorough due diligence with a local lawyer. - Construction costs on islands are 20–40% higher than the mainland due to logistics. - Monsoon season (Oct–Dec) brings heavy rain to the Gulf coast — the opposite schedule from Phuket/Andaman side. - Samui has good private hospitals; Pha-Ngan's medical facilities are more limited — serious cases evacuate to Samui or Surat Thani. ## Areas in Surat Thani - [Ban Na Doem](https://baanme.com/en/areas/ban-na-doem-surat-thani) — 1 home available - [Khian Sa](https://baanme.com/en/areas/khian-sa-surat-thani) — 1 home available - [Khiri Rat Nikhom](https://baanme.com/en/areas/khiri-rat-nikhom-surat-thani) — 1 home available ## Amenities in Surat Thani ### Shopping centers - [Central Suratthani](https://baanme.com/en/near/central-suratthani-fa1e9b64dee0) - [Central Plaza](https://baanme.com/en/near/central-plaza-f398bc34) - [Tesco Lotus - Home Pro](https://baanme.com/en/near/tesco-lotus-home-pro-9df101b3d045) - [Coliseum Shopping Mall](https://baanme.com/en/near/coliseum-shopping-mall-e6aa58ccb99f) - [Shantai super](https://baanme.com/en/near/shantai-super-5a4be6cf) ### Supermarkets - [Tesco Lotus](https://baanme.com/en/near/tesco-lotus-d249792a) - [Tesco](https://baanme.com/en/near/tesco-1af66cf3) - [Big C Depot](https://baanme.com/en/near/big-c-depot-940beb00cc82) - [Big C](https://baanme.com/en/near/big-c-3ce7b688) - [Lotus's](https://baanme.com/en/near/lotuss-004115d2) ### Schools - [โรงเรียนเทศบาลเมืองท่าข้าม 1](https://baanme.com/en/near/1-20a969e6acd7) - [โรงเรียนพุนพินพิทยาคม](https://baanme.com/en/near/school-deb215d5ad90) - [โรงเรียนบ้านบ่อกรัง](https://baanme.com/en/near/school-7a48e85af6af) - [โรงเรียนท่าสะท้อนวิทยา](https://baanme.com/en/near/school-f17c925cc3f3) - [โรงเรียนพันธศึกษา](https://baanme.com/en/near/school-83c441681d2a) ### Hospitals - [Tha Rong Chang Hospital](https://baanme.com/en/near/tha-rong-chang-hospital-57e36e28) - [Kong Bin 7 Hospital](https://baanme.com/en/near/kong-bin-7-hospital-b3d4696d) - [Khiri Rat Nikhom Hospital](https://baanme.com/en/near/khiri-rat-nikhom-hospital-91f1efed) - [Phunphin Hospital](https://baanme.com/en/near/phunphin-hospital-7846bfc5) - [Suan Saranrom Hospital](https://baanme.com/en/near/suan-saranrom-hospital-7a04ef09f204) ### Parks - [สวน 29 กรกฎาคม](https://baanme.com/en/near/29-2403616c) - [Sunday Market Park](https://baanme.com/en/near/sunday-market-park-e9aa9c0d) - [Ko Lamphu Park](https://baanme.com/en/near/ko-lamphu-park-34bb05ce) - [WalkStreetMarket](https://baanme.com/en/near/walkstreetmarket-63c634aa) - [ตลาดมิตรเกษม](https://baanme.com/en/near/park-657e60bf) ### Gyms - [Champion Gym](https://baanme.com/en/near/champion-gym-a8b798b6) - [OXS.GYM](https://baanme.com/en/near/oxsgym-f5afe75b) - [O2K Fitness](https://baanme.com/en/near/o2k-fitness-7b86f9c15572) - [Samart Payakarun Muay Thai Gym](https://baanme.com/en/near/samart-payakarun-muay-thai-gym-f457a62b5a31) - [Lamai Fitness](https://baanme.com/en/near/lamai-fitness-14ad6742) ### Coworking spaces - [Nomad Living Co-Working](https://baanme.com/en/near/nomad-living-co-working-6525f33f0c5e) - [Be Productive Lamai Coworking](https://baanme.com/en/near/be-productive-lamai-coworking-922f3b0a) - [Beachub Bungalow & Coworking](https://baanme.com/en/near/beachub-bungalow-coworking-ffe1e780) - [Remote&Digital](https://baanme.com/en/near/remotedigital-8b457c8b) - [Roibot](https://baanme.com/en/near/roibot-4b2b2c96) ### Universities - [Mahamakut Buddhist University](https://baanme.com/en/near/mahamakut-buddhist-university-8001d265) - [Suratthani Rajabhat University](https://baanme.com/en/near/suratthani-rajabhat-university-0e0eea34ee15) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How many properties are for sale and rent in Surat Thani? There are 2 active property listings in Surat Thani on the BaanMe network — 2 listed for sale and 0 available for rent (a property listed on both sides counts once in each figure). ### What's near Surat Thani? Surat Thani has 21 supermarkets, 13 shopping centers, 41 hospitals, 12 parks, and 1,715 restaurants and cafés nearby, based on OpenStreetMap data. Nearby options include Central Suratthani, Central Plaza, and Tesco Lotus - Home Pro. ### Is Surat Thani at risk of flooding? Surat Thani's flash-flood terrain susceptibility is Low. Sinkhole susceptibility (DMR survey) is Very high. ### What's the population of Surat Thani? Surat Thani has a registered population of 1,075,977 (+0.3% since 2021). ## Available listings - Properties to buy in Surat Thani: https://baanme.com/en/buy/surat-thani - Properties to rent in Surat Thani: https://baanme.com/en/rent/surat-thani ## Sources Points of interest and walkability data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). 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