Ko Lamphu

Ko Lamphu
เกาะลำพู
Ko Lamphu is located in Thailand
Ko Lamphu
Ko Lamphu
Geography
LocationTapi River, Surat Thani, Thailand
Coordinates09°08′14″N 99°18′56″E / 9.13722°N 99.31556°E / 9.13722; 99.31556
TypeRiver island
Length0.75 km (0.466 mi)

Ko Lamphu (เกาะลำพู) is a river island on the Tapi River in Thailand. It is located near Surat Thani's city centre, about 9 km (5.6 miles) from the river's mouth.[1] It is connected to the mainland by a bridge near the city pillar shrine.

Ko Lamphu is mostly flat and 0.75 km (0.47 mi) long. There is a small park on the island, mainly used for picnics and sports. Food stalls are often set up at various spots on the island, serving the visitors with snacks and food. Koh Lamphu offers a view of Surat Thani's skyline with its promenade by the riverfront.