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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 (689 ft) above sea level and offers a good view over the city.

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
Geography
Location	Surat Thani, Thailand

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

• List of mountains in Thailand

External links

• National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (Thai)
• Royal Gazette Issue 94 chapter 68 of June 26 1977 (Thai)

Citations

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