Surat Thani is the gateway to not only Samui but also Khao Sok National Park on the mainland. I recently went there by sleeper train.
This is a summary of my two days in Khao Sok which was one of my best trips in years. I am already planning to go again at the end of the year.
✅ The two-day tour in Khao Sok was sponsored by Khao Sok Paradise Resort (khaosokparadise.com). The sleeper train ticket was paid for by 12Go (thaitrainguide.12go.asia/en), the sponsors of the @ThaiTrainGuide which you can download for free.
🚂 One of the best ways to come to Surat Thani is by overnight train. I took Rapid No. 167 that left Krung Thep Aphiwat at 6:50pm. There are two kinds of 2nd Class sleeper carriages. One with air-con and one with fan. I took the latter
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