Khao Tha Phet

Non-hunting area in Surat Thani province, Thailand

Khao Tha Phet

Location in Thailand

Highest pointElevation210 m (690 ft)ListingList of mountains in ThailandCoordinates9°06′00″N 99°21′01″E / 9.10000°N 99.35028°E / 9.10000; 99.35028GeographyLocationSurat Thani, Thailand

Khao Tha Phet (Thai: เขาท่าเพชร) is a hill near the city of Surat Thani in Southern Thailand. It is located in Makham Tia Subdistrict, Surat Thani City. The hill has an altitude of about 210 m (690 ft) above sea level and offers a good view over the city.

On top of the hill is the Si Surat stupa (also known by its common name Phra That Khao Tha Phet), a Srivijavan-style stupa built in 1957.^[1] The stupa contains a Buddha relic donated by India. Next to the stupa is a Sweet Shorea tree (Shorea roxburghii) planted by King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Due to its height over the city, several TV and radio transmitters are located on the hill. A portion of the hill, around 4.65 km² (1.86 sq. miles) in size, was designated a protected non-hunting area on July 26, 1977.