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Travel Destinations - Chumphon Province
Chumphon is a sea coast city parallel
to the Gulf of Thailand. It is the gateway to other southern
provinces. Along more than 200 kilometres of Chumphon’s seashore,
there are many beautiful and picturesque beaches. Still maintaining
the natural beauty, the province is best for those who seek
relaxation in the natural and uniquely quiet atmosphere.
From the documents, Chumphon was continuously the locations
of many communities since the pre-historic period, especially
in the area near Tha Taphao River banks. Chumphon was also
one of the leading trading centers of Siam (former name of
Thailand).
Due to being the frontier city, the name “Chumphon” is believed
to derive from “Chumnumphon”, which means the accumulation
of forces. Whenever there was any movements of the army, the
soldiers would gather their forces here at this province.
The other source believed that it should be derived from a
local plant named “Maduea Chumphon” due to its richness in
this area. Therefore, naturally, this plant has become a symbol
of the logo of Chumphon Province.
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