With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy everything that Nakhon Si Thammarat, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here should be Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihaan, CentralPlaza Shopping Mall and Somdet Phra Sinagarindra 84 Park. Surat Thani is another terrific option. It’s 45 miles away and offers tons of fun things to do. Central Plaza Suratthani, Bandon Pier and Kobra Muay Thai Boxing Stadium are only the start.