Khao Tha Phet
| Khao Tha Phet | |
|---|---|
  Khao Tha Phet Location in Thailand | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Thailand |
| Coordinates | 9°06′00″N 99°21′01″E / 9.10000°N 99.35028°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Surat Thani, Thailand |
Khao Tha Phet (Thai: เขาท่าเพชร) is a hill near the city of Surat Thani in Southern Thailand. It is located in Makham Tia Subdistrict, Surat Thani City. The hill has an altitude of about 210 m (690 ft) above sea level and offers a good view over the city.
On top of the hill is the Si Surat stupa (also known by its common name Phra That Khao Tha Phet), a Srivijavan-style stupa built in 1957.[1] The stupa contains a Buddha relic donated by India. Next to the stupa is a Sweet Shorea tree (Shorea roxburghii) planted by King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Due to its height over the city, several TV and radio transmitters are located on the hill. A portion of the hill, around 4.65 km² (1.86 sq. miles) in size, was designated a protected non-hunting area on July 26, 1977.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (Thai)
- Royal Gazette Issue 94 chapter 68 of June 26 1977 (Thai)
Citations[edit]
- ^ "Phra That Si Surat". www.tourismthailand.org. Retrieved 2021-11-15.