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Chumphon
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CHUMPHON
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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Thailand an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Chumphon - Thailand, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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CHUMPHON PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
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Demographics |
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Capital: Chumphon
Location: Southern
Area: 6,009.0 km2
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Population: 446,206
Density: 74 /km2
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| Chumphon, Tha Sae, Pathio, Lang Suan, Lamae, Phato, Sawi, Thung Tako |
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| General Information
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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 Chumphons 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.
The province is divided into 8 Districts, 70 Tambons, and 655 villages. Considering the administrative area, there are 2 municipal areas 12 Sanitary areas and 66 Sub-district Administration Organization The boundary to the north is Prachuap Khiri Khan, to the south is Surat Thani. The Gulf of Thailand situates on the east, while the west are the Union of Myanmar and Ranong. The shape of the province is long and narrow, the west consisted of mountains which are also the natural international boundary. The plain area which is suitable for farming is in the central part. The east of Chumphon consist of 222 kilometers long coastal with beaches. Raining season in Chumphon is relatively long, last from May to November. The temperature is not too high in summer and not too low in winter as well.
Historical documents state that Chumphon was continuously the locations of many communities since the pre-historic period, especially in the area near Tha Taphao River banks.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 were movements from 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.
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CHUMPHON PROVINCE PEOPLE |
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GETTING IN - OUT
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*Car : To travel to Chumphon from Bangkok, you use highway no.4, or highway no.35 (Thon Buri - Pak Tho) and join highway no.4, pass Petchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, to Chumphon junction, then turn left along highway 4001 for 8 kilometres to town.
*Bus : There are regular buses of Transport Co., Ltd. from the Southern Bus Terminal of Bangkok to Chumphon everyday. There are also air-conditioned buses connecting Bangkok and Chumphon.
*Train : There are both rapid and express trains to Chumphon everyday from from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamgphong). There are also fast trains from Thon Buri Railway Station (Bangkok Noi): to Chumphon everyday.
*Plane : The Air Andaman flies from Bangkok to Chumphon. |
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GETTING AROUND
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CHUMPHON PROVINCE RESOURCES |
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Climate
The rainy season in Chumphon is relatively long, last from May to November. The temperature is not too high in summer and not too low in winter as well.
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CHUMPHON PROVINCE ECONOMY |
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Chumphon is the small province with the high growth rate. Gross Provincial Product has been increased 3 times in 10 years. Compare to the Gross Domestic Product the product share of Chumphon is constantly at 0.55% except in 1989-1990 the share was down to 0.5% due to the typhoon "Gay" Anyway, Chumphon per capita income has been growing at the high rate. In 1995, per capita income was 49,324 Baht, accounted for the 7th highest of the south or the 26th highest of the kingdom. The economic growth rate is also relatively high which was 10.27% compare to 6.24% of the South, 4.23% of Surat Thani, and 8.84% of the whole Kingdom.
During the last 10 years, agriculture has been the most important sector, followed by trade sector and service sector, Manufacture sector.
In agriculture sector, cultivation is the main actively, about 40% of GPP. In 1995, the main crop was coconut, para rubber, coffee, durian, rambutan and mangosteen. However, some of these are under government subsidy and may get some negative impact by GATT and AFTA. Fishery is the second most important activity and has the potential to develop.
Manufacture sector in Chumphon is small and has not fully developed most factories are small agro-industries factories, such as cannery and vegetable-oil extraction. Chumphon is the center of manufacturing.
For the rest of economic sector, the change has been slightly during last decade. In general, Chumphon is the province with the good economic condition and high purchasing power. Anyway, Chumphon economy depends upon only agriculture sector which is so sensitive to the uncontrolled factors, such as natural disaster and world market condition.
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Nan ,
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Nakhon Ratchasima,
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Chumphon, Krabi - Ao Nang - Ko Phi Phi - Rai Leh , Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat,Pattani,
Phang Nga - Ao Phang Nga - Khao Lak, Phatthalung, Phu ket - Karon Beach -Patong Beach , Ranong, Satun - Tarutao,
Songkhla,
Surat Thani - Ko Pha Ngan - Ko Samui , Trang, Yala |
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