Chumphon is an urban in southern Thailand, capital of the Chumphon Province and Mueang Chumphon Region. The city is about 465 kilometres (289 miles) from Bangkok. On 2005 it had a population of 33,550. The urban cover the commune (tambon) Tha Taphao entirely and parts of tambon which is Bang Mak, Wang Phai, Na Thung, Tak Daet, and Khun Krathing. Its primary economic activity is agriculture. Chumphon located inland from the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. To the west are the northern hills of the Phuket Range, a subrange of the Tenasserim Hills. These mountains peak reach approximately 400 metres (1,300 ft) in the area near Chumphon. There are also many smaller mountains in the area in the range of 110 metres (333 ft) to 200 metres (660 ft) high.

Airport in Chumphon

Chumphon Airport

It is a small airport that serves as a domestic airport for the surrounding of Chumphon. The airport situated 40 kilometres from the city of Chumphon. The airport located on Tambon Chum Kho, Pathio District, Chumphon, Thailand. The airport is elevated on 18 feet (5 metres) Above Mean Sea Level. There are no airlines operators that provided flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chumphon Airport until today. However, you can travel to Chumphon from any Thailand International Airport. The airport also provides shops and diners so you can enjoy shopping or eat while depart or arrive at this airport.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Chumphon

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Chumphon

The packed month for tourism in Chumphon, Thailand, is in January, followed by October and August. The prices for hotels and flights will be highest during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance two months before travel. Tourists are unlikely to come to Chumphon in May. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month due to the unpredictable weather. The suitable times to stay in Chumphon for ideal weather are from January 15th until March 4^th annually.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Chumphon

Mu Ko Chumphon National Park - Mu Ko Chumphon National Park is a national park of Thailand consisting of a group of small islands in the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of, and part of, Chumphon Areas, southern Thailand. Mu Ko Chumphon National Park previously called as Had Sai Ree. It was renamed "Mu ko Chumphon" and recognized as a national park in 1999 by the forestry department. The area is about 318 square kilometres (123 sq mi). Mu Ko Chumphon National Park has lots of rare types of natural resources. Its forests, mostly tropical rainforest, are a type found only on the mountain and on bigger islands. They provide natural shelter and habitats for many living things.

Koh Yung Mosquito Island - Koh Yung is also known as Mosquito Island, is one of most north-easterly islands of Phi Phi group. It lies approximately 4 km away from the northern tip of Phi Phi Don. The tiny island is just a limestone cliff which juts over the sea. It's about 900 m wide and 150 m long, with a unique shape like a bent nail. On the eastern side of Mosquito Island located two small beaches, both are rarely visited by tourists, because they are not able to compete in beauty with the other archipelago coasts and also due the huge troops of mosquitoes that show up around sunset, hence its name. Nevertheless, the island also has a beautiful coral reef and so is a good destination for lovers of snorkelling or diving to enjoy the breath-taking view.

Garden of Uncle Black (Suan Nai Dum) - Suan Nai Dum is located just side of Highway 41, 57km south of Chumphon town. There’s a large sign (picture of an orange) at the intersection to the garden with the entrance some 200 meters from the main road. Mr Dum (Uncle Black), established his garden to be a pleasant and somewhat different place for guests. The difference being he has installed a variety of fully functional toilets all in different themes.