สุราษฎร์ธานี
Surat Thani Province
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This proper place name refers to Surat Thani in southern Thailand. It usually means the province, but it can also refer to the provincial capital depending on context.
Surat Thani Province
It refers to Surat Thani Province on the Gulf of Thailand in southern Thailand.
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หอยนางรมสุราษฎร์ธานีตัวใหญ่มาก hɔ̌ɔy naaŋrom sùrâatthaanii tua yày mâak The oysters from Surat Thani are very large. หอยนางรมสุราษฎร์ธานีตัวใหญ่มาก details
Learning notes
Explanation
สุราษฎร์ธานี is the Thai proper name written as “Surat Thani” in English. The province and its capital share the same name, so the intended place may depend on context. จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานี explicitly means the province, while ตัวเมืองสุราษฎร์ธานี points to the central urban area. The name is traditionally interpreted as meaning “city of good people.” In modern use, however, it functions as a single place name rather than an ordinary phrase. In casual conversation, it is sometimes shortened to สุราษฎร์.
Usage
It commonly appears in addresses, hometown information, weather reports, travel plans, and transportation announcements. Travelers often encounter the name when heading to Ko Samui and other Gulf islands or traveling through southern Thailand.
Caution
Because the province and the city share the name, confirm the exact location when arranging transportation or accommodation. Surat Thani railway station, the airport, and the city center are in different places. In formal writing, do not omit the final ร์ in สุราษฎร์.
Differences from similar words
1 Surat Thani Province synonyms
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สุราษฎร์ is a shortened form used informally. สุราษฎร์ธานี is the full official name and is preferred in addresses, announcements, and news reports.