Chumphon

Chumphon province is located in the most upper part of the southern region. It is known as the gateway to the southern border towns. The province is administratively divided into 8 Amphoes (districts): Mueang Chumphon, Lamae, Lang Suan, Pathio, Phato, Sawi, Tha Sae and Thung Tako. Chumphon has been able to maintain plenty of natural resources for tourism which have been untouched by the tourists and unspoiled by the time. Chumphon is an elongated province with 220 kilometers. of coastline offering many fine-sand beaches and attractive offshore islands. There are plenty of opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, yachting, paragliding, diving and snorkeling.