LMX EXPI: Chumphon

Chumphon Thailand

With 124 miles of coastline, Chumphon boasts many stunning and secluded beaches, as well as some of the best diving and snorkeling on the gulf coast. Chumphon province is situated halfway down the Isthmus of Kra, the slender strip of land bordered by the Andaman Sea on the west and the Gulf of Thailand on the east; western Chumphon shares a border with Myanmar, while the eastern part of the province encompasses more than 124 miles of coastline with numerous beaches that are seldom visited by tourists. As a result, Chumphon is a perfect destination for those seeking relaxation in a serene and natural setting. Chumphon city, the capital of the province, serves as the gateway to other southern provinces as well as the islands in the Gulf of Thailand, particularly Koh Tao. Although the area isn't swarming with tourists, there are still plenty of opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, yachting, paragliding, diving, and snorkeling. Historical records indicate that Chumphon has been continuously inhabited by various communities since prehistoric times, especially in the area along the banks of the Tha Taphao River. Chumphon was also one of the leading trading centers of Siam (Thailand before World War II). As a frontier city, Chumphon is believed to have gotten its name from Chumnumphon, which means the accumulation of forces. Whenever there were army movements, the soldiers would gather their forces here in this province. Other sources suggest that the name comes from a local plant called Maduea Chumphon, which is abundant in this area. This plant has become a symbol of Chumphon Province. Chumphon city, the capital of Chumphon province, is the gateway to Thailand’s southern provinces as well as the islands in the Gulf of Thailand, particularly Koh Tao. With over 124 miles of coastline featuring numerous untouched beaches, Chumphon is an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation in a peaceful and natural setting and who wish to partake in activities such as sunbathing, swimming, yachting, paragliding, diving, and snorkeling.

Recommended airport

Chumphon (CJM)

Points of interest

Chumphon National Museum

Chumphon, Thailand

Chumphon Thailand