Port of Surat Thani

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About Port of Surat Thani

Also known as: Khlong Krut, khlxng krud, คลองกรูด

Surat Thani is a canal port in southern Thailand, serving as a gateway for regional trade. It handles general cargo and is accessible to smaller vessels.

Background
Surat Thani is a city in Amphoe Mueang Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. It lies 651 km (405 mi) south of Bangkok. It is the capital of Surat Thani Province. The city has a population of 132,040 (2019), and an area of 68.97 km2 (26.63 sq mi). The city's population density is 1,914 inhabitants per km2.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11125545 →
Wikidata
Q840951 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.suratcity.go.th →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
THURT
Country
🇹🇭Thailand
Time Zone
UTC+7
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
TH-84
Area
South-East Asia
Sub-area
Gulf of Thailand
Latitude
9.1603°
Longitude
99.3488°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Surat Thani?

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The approach to Surat Thani is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ko Prap Lighthouse at 8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Laem Sui (13.5 NM N), Ko Samui (14 NM N), Ko Palikan (22.9 NM ENE), Ko Wang Nai (33.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Surat Thani on?

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The Port of Surat Thani is situated on the Andaman Sea in TH. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Surat Thani?

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You can track vessels near Surat Thani (THURT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Surat Thani?

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The Port of Surat Thani is a port in TH. Its UN/LOCODE is THURT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE THURT mean?

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The first two characters, TH, are the ISO country code for TH. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Surat Thani?

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The Port of Surat Thani operates in the UTC+7 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.