Driving from Tasek Glugor to Surat Thani
Surat Thani lies 427 km (265 mi) north of Tasek Glugor, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 521 km (324 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Tasek Glugor | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 135,786 | 132,040 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Clocks in Surat Thani are 1 h behind Tasek Glugor right now, so a 6 h 30 min journey lands only 5 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surat Thani
Crossing from Malaysia into Thailand: money changes from the Ringgit to the Baht (THB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book car hire from Tasek Glugor to Surat Thani
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Staying in Surat Thani
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Common questions
How far is Surat Thani from Tasek Glugor?
427 km (265 mi) in a straight line, north of Tasek Glugor; by road roughly 521 km (324 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tasek Glugor to Surat Thani by car?
About 6 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tasek Glugor and Surat Thani?
Surat Thani is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Surat Thani?
The Baht (THB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.