Surat Thani Province, located in Thailand, is bordered by the provinces of Chumphon to the north, Nakhon Si Thammarat to the east, Krabi to the south, Phang Nga to the southwest, and Ranong to the northwest.

The geographic landscape of Surat Thani is diverse. The central region of the province is dominated by the coastal plain of the Tapi River, characterized by a mix of grassland, rubber trees, palm oil trees, and coconut plantations. To the west lie the limestone mountains of the Phuket range, largely enveloped in forest, home to the renowned Khao Sok National Park. The eastern part of the province sees the commencement of the Nakhon Si Thammarat (or Bantat) mountain range, a portion of which is preserved within Tai Rom Yen National Park. The total forest area in Surat Thani is approximately 3,764 km2 (1,453 sq mi), accounting for 28.8 percent of the province's area.

Several islands in the Gulf of Thailand are part of Surat Thani, including popular tourist destinations such as Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao, as well as the Ko Ang Thong Marine National Park.

The province is also defined by its main waterways, the Tapi River and the Phum Duang River, which converge near the town of Tha Kham before emptying into Bandon Bay. The delta formed by these rivers, known locally as Nai Bang (ในบาง), is situated directly north of Surat Thani city. This delta features a network of channels interspersed with small islands, predominantly covered by mangroves and orchardsAlthough not the most populous, Surat Thani is considered the largest province by area in Southern Thailand. Some of the most well-known tourist attractions in the country are also located here, such as Khao Sok, Ko Samui, and Ko Phangan.

That said, there are also other awesome hidden gems in Surat Thani that few know about, and I am here to tell you all about them. Within this guide, you will find a list of hidden gems, awesome things to do in Surat Thani, and all the information you need to have the best time of your life here.

If you happen to be traveling to Surat Thani by Happy2Travel, you will likely end up in Surat Thani's Old Town, the travel hub of the province that may not seem that interesting at first glance compared to all the places you can visit in Surat Thani, like Khao Sok or Koh Samui. However, the old town does have its charm that will allow you to get a glimpse of what the local life is really like in this touristic province.

Thamma Park is another interesting place I visited during my road trip around Surat Thani. This temple park is a mountain temple located not too far from Ban Nam Rad Headwater forest, and it has recently become quite a popular attraction among local tourists.