Khao Tha Phet
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 | |
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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.
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Citations
- "Phra That Si Surat". www.tourismthailand.org. Retrieved 2021-11-15.