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Surat Thani, capital of the province Surat Thani, is located in Amphoe Mueang, Thailand. A commercial centre and a port, Surat Thani, with a population of around 126,000 inhabitants, is located near the river Tapi on the Gulf of Thailand.
Surat Thani enjoys a tropical climate, characterised by the three seasons of summer, rains and winter. The best time to visit the region is from April to November.
Historically, King Rama VI named the city Surat Thani due to the high devotion of the inhabitants towards Buddhism. Since 1969, the city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Surat Thani.
Surat Thani is the main commercial centre of the Surat Thani province. The city is also home to a seaport. The main produces of the city are coconut and rubber, while fishing is a major source of income.
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