Chumphon

Chumphon is a southern province (changwat) of Thailand on the Gulf of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are Prachuap Khiri Khan, Surat Thani, and Ranong. To the west it borders the Burmese province of Tanintharyi. Geography Chumphon is on the Isthmus of Kra, the narrow land bridge connecting the Malay Peninsula with the mainland of Thailand. To the west are the hills of the Phuket mountain range and its northern continuation, the Tenasserim Hills. The east is coastal plain abutting the Gulf of Thailand. The main river is the Lang Suan River, which originates in Phato District. With a coastline and 44 islands, the Chumphon Archipelago, Chumphon has waterfalls, peaceful beaches, green forests, mangroves, and rivers. The total forest area is or 21.5 percent of provincial area. Chumphon is regarded as part of "Gateway to the South". National parks There are two national parks, along with nine other national parks, make up region 4 (Surat Thani) of Thailand's protected areas. Namtok Ngao National Park, Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, Wildlife sanctuaries There are four wildlife sanctuaries, along with three other wildlife sanctuaries, make up region 4 (Surat Thani) of Thailand's protected areas. Khuan Mae Yai Mon Wildlife Sanctuary, Thung Raya–Na Sak Wildlife Sanctuary, Prince Chumphon South Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Prince Chumphon North Park (lower) Wildlife Sanctuary,