Chumphon district, Thailand

Places to visit near Pathio

Pathio is a town in Chumphon district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves and 13 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Ko Mattra (43 km), Ko Maphrao (44 km) and Ko Lak Raet (46 km).

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Pathio at a glance

Location
Chumphon district, Thailand
Coordinates
10.7091° N, 99.3182° E
Places within 50 km
146 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Pathio

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pathio: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pathio

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pathio. The closest is The Royal Coast Road Plaque (6 km); the best-known is Khao Dinsor Viewpoint (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Pathio

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pathio. The closest is Ao Bo Mao (7 km); the best-known is Thung San Beach (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pathio

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pathio. The closest is KohKai Island (13 km); the best-known is Ko Lak Raet (46 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ko Lak Raet · river spot · Chumphon · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Ko I Raet · river spot · Chumphon · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Ko Lawa · river spot · Chumphon · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Ko Ka · river spot · Chumphon · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Ko Rom Thale · river spot · Prachuap Khiri Khan · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Ko Thonglang · river spot · Chumphon · ~54 km · Must-see

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Buddhist sites near Pathio

18 buddhist sites within 100 km of Pathio. The closest is Wat Khao Chedi (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Pathio

10 churches within 100 km of Pathio. The closest is Saint Anthony Catholic Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pathio

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pathio. The closest is Kra Poak National Park. Waterfall (15 km); the best-known is Namtok Kapo Forest Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Pathio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pathio
  2. 11 km Khao Dinsor Viewpoint · viewpoint, Chumphon
  3. 6 km Saphli Beach · beach, Chumphon
  4. 4 km Thung Wua Laen Beach · beach, Chumphon
  5. 27 km Namtok Kapo Forest Park · nature spot, Chumphon
  6. 27 km Thung San Beach · beach, Chumphon
  7. 15 km Back to Pathio

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How to reach Pathio

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    Within 15 km of Pathio

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pathio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions4454Ao Bang Son (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1451The Royal Coast Road Plaque (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1829Ao Bo Mao (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1619KohKai Island (13 km)
    Buddhist sites1318Wat Khao Chedi (1 km)
    Churches810Saint Anthony Catholic Church (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Kra Poak National Park. Waterfall (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs89Masjid Nurul Ihsan (14 km)
    Forts & heritage57Phra Anusawary Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak (34 km)
    Caves37Tham Thale Sap Cave (10 km)
    Parks55Pathiu City Park (1 km)
    Museums44360 (Ancient Pagoda) (27 km)
    Waterfalls14Sri Sierd Waterfall (20 km)
    Temples23Temple (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Hin Dam Gorge (96 km)

    Pathio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pathio?

    Khao Dinsor Viewpoint (viewpoint, about 11 km), Thung San Beach (beach, about 15 km), Namtok Kapo Forest Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Saphli Beach (beach, about 17 km), Thung Wua Laen Beach (beach, about 21 km), Ko Mattra (attraction, about 43 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pathio?

    146 places on Spotwander: 44 other attractions, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pathio?

    The Royal Coast Road Plaque, about 6 km by road; Khao Dinsor Viewpoint (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pathio?

    Ao Bo Mao, about 7 km by road; Thung San Beach (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Pathio?

    KohKai Island, about 13 km by road; Ko Chorakhe (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pathio?

    Start in Pathio, visit Khao Dinsor Viewpoint, then Saphli Beach, then Thung Wua Laen Beach, then Namtok Kapo Forest Park, then Thung San Beach, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pathio?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Pathio

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pathio’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.