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Chumphon is located about 400nm south of Bankok on the western coast of the Gulf of Thailand, on the Malay Peninsula. There are plans to develop a marina here. It is an area well known for the off-lying coral reefs, tropical island and beaches.

Position 10° 27.25'N, 99° 15.18'E (harbour entrance)

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