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).

Due to being the frontier city, the name “Chumphon” is believed to derive from “Chumnumphon”, which means the accumulation of forces. Whenever there was any movements of the army, the soldiers would gather their forces here at this province.

The other source believed that it should be derived from a local plant named “Maduea Chumphon” due to its richness in this area. Therefore, naturally, this plant has become a symbol of the logo of Chumphon Province.

Boundary
North Amphoe Bang Saphan Noi of Prachuap Khiri Khan;
South Amphoe Tha Chana of Surat Thani;
East Gulf of Thailand;
West Ranong and Andaman Sea.

Chumphon is administratively divided into 8 Amphoe: Muang Chumphon, Lang Suan, Sawi, Tha Sae, Lamae, Phato, Pathio, and Thung Tako.

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts :
Pathiu 30 kilometres
Tha Sae 32 kilometres
Sawi 45 kilometres
Thung Tako 62 kilometres
Lang Suan 76 kilometres
Lamae 95 kilometres
Phato 115 kilometres

Distances from Chumphon to Nieghbouring Provinces :
Prachuap Khiri Khan 183 kilometres
Ranong 117 kilometres
Surat Thani 193 kilometres

Useful Telephone numbers :

- Provincial Office Tel. 0-7751-1551
- Provincial Public Relation Office Tel. 0-7751-1981
- Bus Terminal Tel. 0-7750-2268
- Police Station Tel. 0-7750-1039
- Chumphon Hospital Tel. 0-7750-3672
- Railway Station Tel. 0-7751-1103

TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
Southern Office : Area 5

5 Talad Banmai Road Ban Don
Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani 84000
Tel. 0-7728-1828, 0-7728-8818-9 Fax .0-7728-2828
Area of Responsibity : Chumphon , Ranong , Surat Thani