Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf - Thailand's Islands and Beaches - page 457

Surat Thani

Sleeping

1 My Place @ Surat Hotel B2

Eating

2 Crossroads Restaurant A3

3 Night Market B1

Transport

4 Ko Tao Night Ferry Pier B2

Lomprayah (see 6)

5 Night Boat to Ko Pha-Ngan B2

6 Seatran Discovery B2

7 Seatran Office C2

Songserm (see 6)

8 Talat Kaset 1 Bus Terminal C2

9 Talat Kaset 2 Bus Terminal D2

Sleeping
Staying in central Surat puts you in a bustling Thai city that can be refreshing after days
in the primped-for-tourists gulf islands. Between the late-running markets, karaoke bars
and frequent festivals, nights up to around midnight can be noisy and it's hard to escape
the sounds of revelry even in high-rise hotels. Prices, however, are very low and you get
a lot for relatively few baht.
For a quieter night and more modern amenities, escape the city centre and hop on a
sŏrng·tăa·ou heading towards the Phang-Nga district. When you climb aboard, tell the
driver 'Tesco-Lotus', and you'll be taken about 2km to 3km out of town to a large, box-
like shopping centre. A handful of hotel options orbit the mall.
If you're on a very tight budget, consider zipping straight through town and taking the
night ferry to reach your island destination.

My Place @ Surat Hotel
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