With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience all that Surat Thani, 35 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Central Plaza Suratthani, Bandon Pier and Kobra Muay Thai Boxing Stadium. Don’t miss Nakhon Si Thammarat either! Just 35 miles away, Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihaan, CentralPlaza Shopping Mall and Somdet Phra Sinagarindra 84 Park are non-negotiable stops here.