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Hat Yai & Songkhla
Songkhla
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Satun
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Pattani
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Yala
Narathiwat
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Muko Phetra
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Hat Yai
Hat Samila
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Thale Ban
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Hat Sa Kom
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Namtok Si Po
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Betong
Songkhla
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Pattani
Yala
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The Biggest
Post Box in Thailand
Hat Yai
Thaksin Ratchaniwet
Palace
Wat Khao Kong
Namtok
Sirindhorn
Main Highway
Provincial Highway
Road
Railway
Country Boundary Line
Changwat (Province)
Amphoe (District)
Tourist Attraction
dered on one side by the Malaysian state of Kedah
and on the other by the Gulf of Thailand.
In its cities, the province has a distinctive double appeal with
two contrasting focal points: the busy modern hub city that is
Hat Yai, and the old world atmosphere off Songkhla, an ancient
port, the two being only 28 km. apart. Add to this a large inland
sea and a long coastline, and the visitor can enjoy the varied
pleasures of history, beaches, boating, birdwatching, shopping
and nightlife, as well as distinctive sports like Thai bullfighting and bird singing contests. When the Thai railway system
was built in the early 20th century, the station for Songkhla was
placed at Hat Yai junction. That began the rise of Hat Yai into
the biggest and richest city of the south. The citys name may be
taken from mahat yai, a large mahat tree, rather than the literal
meaning, which is Big Beach. The city of Hat Yai has
grown significantly into the commercial, transportation, communications, education and tourism centre of the south.
Its proximity to Malaysia is important in Hat Yais development.
The city serves as a gateway to the prosperous neighbouring
country, the border post of Sadao being only 60 km. to the
south.
City Attractions
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waterfall.
Amphoe Sadao
This district borders Malaysias state of Kedah, about 60 km.
south of Hat Yai, and includes the border trading post and railway station of Padang Besar.
Wat Tham Khao Rup Chang
Located on the road between Sadao and Padang Besar, this cave
temple has several chambers featuring delicate stalactites and
stalagmites. The surroundings are peaceful and shady.
Out-Of-City Attractions
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Spectator Sports
Bullfighting
Bullfighting has been a favourite local sport since ancient
Srivijaya times. After the harvest, owners would bring their
bulls to fight as a gesture of solidarity and festivity. Two bulls
fight each other in a match lasting 15 to 30 minutes, depending
on the bulls. Each district has its own bullring with monthly
fights on either Saturday or Sunday. Fights usually take place in
Hat Yai on the first Saturday of the month at Noen Khum Tong
Stadium. On the first Sunday of the month they take place in
Amphoe Klonggit, between Hat Yai and Sadoa. For the latest
details, check with the TAT office tel: 0 7424 3747.
Thai Boxing
Thai Boxing is held on Wednesday nights at the Songkhla Navy
Base boxing ring (call 0 7431 1451-5) and at Hat Yai boxing
ring (call 0 7423 2682).
Bird Singing
The Khao Java bird is the favourite domesticated bird in the
south and this popular bird culture is centered in Chana, about
40 km. from Hat Yai on Highway 408. Bird-singing contests are
held annually from January to July. Singing birds are judged by
tone, rhythm, volume and duration. The winners acquire a high
value.
Special Events
Songkran Festival
April 13-15
The Songkran water festival is held on 13 April, marking the
tradtional Thai new year. A big thing in Hat Yai, the festival is
held around Niphat Uthit 1, 2 and 3 Roads, from morning till
evening. Splashing water on each other is the custom.
The Thai Goods and Produce Promotion Fair
July
This fair is usually held in mid-July when the fruit harvest is at
its peak. The fair boasts a large selection of the best agricultural
products from all southern provinces, both for display and for
sale.
By car
From Bangkok, take Highway 4 to Chumphon, then Highway
41 to Hat Yai.
By bus
Buses from Bangkok take about 13 hours and depart from the
Southern Bus Terminal, tel: 0 2435 1199. For information in
Hat Yai, Tel. Bo Kho So on 0 7423 2789, 0 7423 2404, Piya
Tour on 0 7442 8972, and Thai Doen Rot on 0 7442 9525. From
Hat Yai Bus Terminal, there are buses to other provinces in the
south. Pho Thong Transportation, tel: 0 7431 1126, provides
buses to Songkhla city.
By Rail
Trains depart from Bangkoks Hualamphong Railway Station
and travelling time is about 17 hours. For futher information
Tel. 0 2220 4334 and Hotline 1690, Hat Yai Railway Station
Tel. 0 7424 3705, 0 7423 8005 or visit www.railway.co.th
By Air
Thai Airways Internationnal operates several dialy flights between Bangkok and Hat Yai. For more information, Tel.
0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 (Bangkok Office), 0 7424 5851-2
(Hat Yai Office) and Hotline 1566 or visit www.thaiairways.
com.
Songkhla
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In the 17th to 19th centuries, the city was redeveloped on its present site to the south of the lake inlet. Malay and Chinese people
settled in Songkhla and created the old city as we know it today.
City Attractions
City Pillar
Located on Nang Ngam Road, this revered monument is in
Chinese style and nearby dwellings, especially on Nakhon Nai
Road and Nakhon Nok Road, bear the same influence. The Chinese immigrants who settled here in the mid-19th century played
a major role in the establishment of todays Songkhla, hence the
distinctive Chinese lifestyle of the area.
Laem Sai Estuary Fortress
This was constructed in the reign of King Rama III, in
the mid-19th century, at the time of the citys reinforcement
under the control of the new dynasty in Bangkok.
Wat Matchimawat
Also know as Wat Khlang and located on Sai Buri Road, this
large temple is the most important in Songkhla. Originating in
the 17th century, the current complex is largely 19th century,
built in the Bangkok style. The temple has very interesting
murals and much Chinese influence. The compound includes a
museum of local artifacts.
Songkhla National Museum
Located on Channa Road, the museum was constructed in 1878
as the Songkhla rulers mansion. In Chinese style, it became the
Hat Yai Municipal Park
Hat Samila
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Out-Of-City Attractions
Songkhla Lake
This large sea inlet is about 80 km. long and 20 to 25 km.
wide. A freshwater lake with brackish water near the mouth, it
contains several islands. Boats are available for touring the lake.
The park behind the post office and fresh market, has a longtail
boat service.
Saphan Tinsulanonda
This two-part bridge spans Songkhla Lake, connecting the
southern shore with Ko Yo and the northern coast. The longest
concrete bridge in Thailand, it was constructed in the 1980s by
prime minister and Songkhla native, General Prem Tinsulanonda.
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Saphan Tinsulanonda
Ko Yo
This island in Songkhla Lake is thickly forested and famous
for its hand-woven cotton fabric. Reached via Saphan Tinsulanonda. A specail kind of jackfruit called Jampada is grown here
and it has several popular seafood restuarants.
Institute for Southern Thai Studies
Located on Ko Yo, the institutes museum has comprehensive
exhibits on local art and culture and southern life in general, as
well as artifacts echoing local accumulated wisdom. In more
than 30 rooms, the exhibits cover history, religion, tradition,
occupations and handicrafts. There are also excellent viewpoints
of Songkhla Lake and its aquaculture farms. For more information, Tel. 0 7433 1185 -8.
Khu Khut Waterfowl Park
(Tha-le Sap Songkhla Wildlife Refuge)
The park is situated at Khu Khut, Sathing Phra, about 55 km.
north of Songkhla, 3 km. off Highway 408. A wildlife refuge
with an area of 91,166 acres, extending into Phattalung, it is part
of Songkhla Lake. A survey counted a total of 44 families, 137
genuses and 219 species of bird. The best time to view the birds
is from December to March. Boats are provided by the park office. For more information, Tel. 0 7439 7042.
Wat Cha Thing Phra
This ancient temple is at Sathing Phra on Highway 408, north
of Songkhla. Established in 996 AD in the Srivijaya Period, it
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abundant waters.
Activity
Special Events
Songkhla Zoo
August
This southern folk art is performed in Songkhla. A temporary
platform is usually built for the performance. The puppets, cut
from animal hide, are placed against a white screen in front of a
bright light so the audience can see their shadows. The story is
told by narrators. Puppets can be purchased from souvenir shops.
Shopping
Ko Yo hand-woven fabric is an important folk product of Songkhla, produced mainly on Ko Yo. The sturdy cotton fabric has
intricate designs such as Lai Rat Chawat and Lai Luk Kaeo and
can be purchased on Ko Yo or from shops on Nakhon Nai Road
and Nang Ngam Road in the city.
See the Hat Yai section for details of reaching the area from
other parts of Thailand. Hat Yai is the local transport hub. From
Hat Yai, just 28 km. away, there are frequent buses to Songkhla.
Satun
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are more than 100 offshore islands, notably Ko Tarutao.
City Attractions
Out-Of-City Attractions
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Ko Khai
Ko Tarutao
This is the biggest island in the park at 152 sq km. The island
features forests, waterfalls, streams, caves and protected wildlife
such as dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles. Beaches and bays
abound on the island. The pier and park office are at Ao Phante
Malaka. Khlong Phante Malaka winds through mangrove forests in the centre of the island and provides access by
long-tail boat to Tham Jara-Ke (Crocodile Cave). The 300-metre cave has a walking trail and lights for viewing stalactites and
stalagmites. Pha To Bu, a 60 m. cliff, is a lookout point
with views over surrounding islands. Tarutao was once a prison
island, like Devils Island in the filming of Papillon in the
1970s. The Penitentiary Memorial comprises the two former
jails; Ao Talo Udang Prison and Ao Talowao Prison. Island
wildlife includes langur, wild pig and macaque. Dolphins and
whales swim in the sea and turtles such as the hawksbill lay
eggs on the beaches.
Other Islands
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Ko Adang lies 40 km. east of Ko Tarutao. The 30 sq km. island
possesses beautiful sandy beaches and coral reefs. Ko Adang is
mountainous and forested and has year-round waterfalls. At Pha
Chado, there is a lookout point with superb views, once used by
pirates. Ko Hin Ngam is a tiny island southwest of Ko Adang
with beaches of shiny black pebbles. Ko Rawai lies close by Ko
Adang to the east and is a little smaller. It also has white sandy
beaches and coral reefs with good diving and snorkelling. Ko
Li Pe lies 2 km. south of Ko Adang and is home to a sea gypsy
village. The island offers coral reefs, a beautiful bay and a white
sandy beach. Ko Khai lies midway between Ko Tarutao and
Ko Adang. It has coral reefs and the natural stone arch which is
somewhat of a symbol of Tarutao National Park.
Activities
Trail Walking
There are two walking trails. A 12 km. trail leads from the
park office at Ao Phante Malaka through verdant forest to Ao
Talowao. Various tree types, animals like wild boar and mouse
deer, and birds, notably hornbills, may be seen. An 8 km. trail
goes from Ao Ma Lae to Ao Son, passing through virgin forest
where various birds are found.
Boat Rides
The park provides longtail boat services with guides for touring
the beaches. Attractions include birdwatching at Ao Chak, the
long white sand beach at Ao Son, the historical trail at Ao Talo
Udang, the natural beauty of Ao Talowao and mangrove forests.
For more information, contact the park office. Diving is popular
around Papillon Califfs, at Ao San and in the channel between
the island and Ko Takiang due to the variety of fish and the
conal colour and formations.
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Diving and Snorkelling
This is particularly good around Ko Cha Bang with its light
flower coral. Deep-water and shallow-water snorkelling for
antler and table coral is good around Ko Yang and Ko Kata.
Snorkelling for hard coral is good around Ko Adang, Ko Rawi,
Ko Kra and Ko Dong.
Boat
Pak Bara Pier is the departure point for boats to the islands
and it also has a park office. Regular sevice is only provided
from November to April. From May to October stormy weather
makes for unreliable sevice. From Satun to Pak Bara Pier Public
Transport-Collective taxis, vans and mini-buses run from the town
centre, from Hat Yai to Pak Bara Pier Ko Tarutao boats departfrom
Pak Bara daily at 10.30 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. and return from Tarutao at 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. For Ko Adang and Ko Li Pe, a
boat leaves daily at 10.30 a.m., stopping at Ko Tarutao en route.
Depar- tures from Ko Li Pe for Pak Bara are at 9.00 a.m. Boats
from Ko Tarutao to Ko Adang leave on Tuseday, Thursday and
Saturday at 1.00 p.m. and return on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9.00 a.m. Distances from Pak Bara Pier to the Islands: Ko
Tarutao (Ao Phante Malaka) 22 km. Ko Adang 80 km. Ko Li Pe
82 km.
Car
Take Highway 406 to Ban Chalung, turn right onto Highway
416 to La-ngu, then Highway 4052 to Pak Bara Pier.
Thale Ban National Park
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Taxi
Collective taxis leave from Ratthakan Post Office and the President Hotel for La-ngu. From La-ngu, pickup trucks
(song thaeo) run to Pak Bara Pier.
Van
Vans leave from Niphat Uthit Road.
Public Bus
Buses leave from the bus terminal on Kanchanawanit Road.
Accommodation
Special Event
Floating Boat Festival
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Shopping
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway 4 to Chumphon, then Highway
41 to Phatthalung, then Highway 4 to Rattaphum, then Highway
406 to Satun. It is 973 km. from Bangkok.
By Bus
Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkoks Southern Bus
Terminal. The trip takes about 13 hours. For more information,
call 0 2435 1199 or in Satun call 0 7471 1446.
By Rail
There is no direct train to Satun. The nearest station is at Hat
Yai. Vans, buses and taxis are available for the 97 km. journey
to Satun. For more information on trains in Bangkok, call,
0 2220 4334 and Hotline 1690 or visit www.railway.co.th.
By Air
There are no flights to Satun. The nearest airport is at Hat Yai,
where vans, buses and taxis are available for the 97 km. journey
to Satun. For more information, contact Thai Airways at,
0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 and Hotline 1566 or visit www.
thaiairways.com
Pattani
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many fine beaches. The city of Pattani has long had importance
as a port and a centre of administration, trading and culture. The
modern part with the government offices is on the west side
whilst the older part lies on the east bank of the Pattani River.
On the south side of town is a Malay quarter. People of Chinese
descent dominate the commercial life.
City Attractions
Local Transportation
Pattani Central Mosque (Matsayit Klang)
land, with an area of about 1,940 sq km. and a 170 km. long
seashore. Pattani has a long history which is still apparent in
the ruins of Yarang, where there are fortified sites of an ancient
Indian civilisation.
By the 14th century Pattani was under the control of Malay
Kings and the people had become muslim. The Thais took control in the 16th century and then many Chinese merchants came
to settle. Fishing is an important occupation, with traditional
Kolae boats still much used, and the province is endowed with
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Situated at Ban Krue Se, near Krue Se Mosque. The legend goes
that Lim Ko Niao, a Chinese girl, came to Siam by ship to look
for Lim To Khiam, her elder brother, who had married the Pattani governors daughter and had changed his religion to Islam.
She tried to persuade him to give it up. Failing, she hanged
herself on a cashew nut tree and her brother buried her there.
Pattani people built a shrine to her with a wooden figure of her
carved from the tree. On the full moon day of the third lunar
month, there is a colourful procession carrying Lim Ko Niaos
figure around the town and firewalking in front of the shrine.
Palas Market
Located 30 km. from Pattani on Highway 42, market days are
Wednesday and Sunday. Here you see the typical southern muslim people clad in local dress and colourful batik headbands.
Out-Of-City Attractions
Yaring Nature Study Centre
Krue Se Mosque
Hat Talo-Kapo
The beginning of a long stretch of beaches, this beach is about
18 km. east of Pattani town, near Yaring. With its white sand,
and pine and coconut trees, this beach is one of the most popular
in Pattani. There are many Kolea fishing boats with their unique
colorful characteristics.
Ban Paseyawo
This is a famous location of Kolae boat making, the unique
boats used by fisherman in Pattani and Narathiwat. Kolae
boats have narrow prows and afts, and are painted in colourful
designs. Besides the real Kolae, they also make miniatures for
sale as souvenirs.
Yarang Ancient Town
Yarang was an important site of the ancient kingdom of Langkasuka which extended through the present-day Thai provinces
of Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat and the current Malaysian states of Kelantan and Terrangkanu, according to ancient
Chinese and Arab sources. A port with a long trading history,
Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Chinese Shrine or Leng Chu Kiang Shrine
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Activity
Boat Trips
At Yaring there are delightful boat trips along three canals, Bang
Pu, Klang, and Kolae. Along the way, visitors can see water
animals, birds and local lifestyles. For more details, contact the
Pattani Forest Regional Office at tel : 0 7334 9146 ext. 4146.
Special Events
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By Rail
From Bangkoks Hua Lamphong Station, there are both express
and rapid trains to Pattani (Khok Pho) Station every day. For
more details, Tel. 0 2220 4334 and Hotline 1690. From Khok
Pho, buses and taxis are available for the 29 km. journey to Pattani city.
By Air
There are no direct flights to Pattani. The nearest airport is at
Hat Yai, 104 km. away, from where Thai Airways provides a
bus service. Alternatively, take a regular bus or taxi. For flight
information in Bangkok, Tel. 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000, or at
Pattani Tel. 0 7333 5938 and Hotline 1566.
Shopping
By Car
Pattani is about 1,055 km. from Bangkok. Take Highway 35
from Thonburi to Pak Tho, then turn left onto Highway 4 to
Chumphon, then take Highway 41 to Hat Yai, then Highway 42
to Pattani.
By Bus
From Southern Bus Terminal, there are ordinary and air-conditioned bus services to Puttani. For more details, Tel.
0 2435 1119.
Yala
Yala city centre is well planned with wide boulevards and public parks. Sometimes called the
cleanest city in Thailand, Yala is one of the
educational centres of the south.
Yala reaches farther south than any other Thai province, with
a landlocked position bordering Malaysia. The border area is
forested and mountainous; rubber plantations are the principal
economic activity.
Pier in Pattani
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City Pillar is made of chaiyaphruek wood featuring a four-faced
Bhrama and a flame on top. A festival honouring the pillar is
held during 25-31 May.
Yala Central Mosque
The principal mosque of the province, completed in 1974, is in
modern western style.
Chang Phueak Park (White Elephant Park)
Located on Phiphitphakdi Road, the park has a pavilion in the
middle of a lake. It was the location used for giving the King a
white elephant in 1968.
Suan Khwan Mueang
Located on Thetsaban 1 Street, this large park has a lake with
a sandy beach and sea pines, compensating for Yalas lack of a
seashore. Songbird contests are often held here.
Out-Of-City Attractions
City Attractions
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land, about 140 km. from Yala city, on Highway 410.
The road winds through beautiful scenery of hills, lakes, forests
and rubber plantations. The town of Betong is surrounded by
mountains, resulting in a cool climate and high rainfall with
frequent fog in the morning. It is a modern border town much
visited by Malaysian tourists for entertainment. The food is
outstanding.
The Largest Mail Box in Thailand
Originally built in 1924 in Betong, as the communication post
for the townspeople, with a radio on top, there is now an even
larger box (9 m. tall) located at the City Convention Hall (Sala
Prachakhom).
Swifts
One of Betongs symbols, swifts migrate here during the cool
season from October to March, fleeing the cold weather of
Siberia. At dusk the birds fly about the city centre and come to
rest on buildings and on overhead cables, especially on the Bell
Tower that is well-lit at night.
Betong Hot Springs
Situated at Ban Charo Parai, about 5 km. from the city centre,
off Highway 410. At the hottest spot, eggs can be boiled in
seven minutes. Therapeutic bathing is possible in cooler spots.
The springs are reputed to cure muscle pain and minor skin
irritation.
Piyamit Tunnel
Located at Ban Piyamit 1, 4 km. beyond Betong hot springs.
This was once the base of Malaya Communist Division 2. The
tunnel was built 1976, winding through the mountain for about
Khuean Bang Lang
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Special Events
August
Held on the first weekend in August, on the grounds of the Yala
City Hall. A celebration of folk culture, mainly of Chinese-Thai
Buddhists and Malay-Thai Muslims, with dancing, singing and
costume contests. Exhibition of Yalas best produce.
Yala has two fruit specialities, Shogun oranges and Kluai Hin
bananas, whilst the Betong area is renowned for delicacies such
as Betong noodles, chopped Betong chicken, steamed Chinese
carp in plum sauce, khao yok (rice with pork) and phak nam
(a local vegetable).
Shopping
By Car
Yala is 1,084 km. south of Bangkok by road. Take Highway 4
to Chumphon, then Highway 41 to Hat Yai, then Highway 42
towards Pattani, turning south onto Highway 409 for Yala.
By Rail
Yala is 1,055 km. from Bangkok by rail, via daily rapid and
express train services. For more information in Bangkok, Tel.
0 2220 4334, Hotline 1690, or visit www.railway.co.th
By Bus
Air-conditioned bus services run daily brtween Bangkok and
Yala from the Southern Bus Terminal. For further information,
Tel. 0 2435 1119. For Bangkok-Betong services,
Tel. 0 2435 7424.
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By Air
There are no direct flights to Yala. The nearest airport is at Hat
Yai, from where there are trains, buses, taxis, or minibuses to
Yala. For more information in Bangkok, call Thai Airways at
0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000, Hotline 1566.
Narathiwat
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New Central Mosque
Narathiwats principal place of worship, superseding the much
smaller wooden mosque, the new mosque was built in 1981 in
modern style.
Out-Of-City Attractions
Hat Narathat
This clean, white beach about 5 km. long is located just north of
the town. At the near end is the mouth of the Bang Nara River
where the annual Kolae boat races are held. Rows of pines give
shade and the beach is a popular local recreation place. Nearby
are fishing villages spread along the river and the bay is full of
Kolae fishing boats.
Ao Manao Park
Reached via Highway 4084, about 3 km. outside the town, this
pretty, curved bay is a public park with a beach, an arboretum,
a row of pines and a forest study trail.
Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace
This royal palace is located 8 km. from town on Highway 4084
on Tanyongmat Hill within extensive gardens beside Ao Manao.
Open to the public daily from 8.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m., except when
The King is in residence, which is usually during the period
from August to October.
Khao Kong Buddhist Park
This temple park, located about 9 km. from town on Highway
Hat Narathat
Hala-Bala Wildlife Reserve
King Rama VI visited the town and gave it the name of Narathiwat meaning the home of good people.
City Attractions
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Su-ngai Golok
As the principal border town with Malaysia on the east coast,
Su-ngai Kolok is the provinces most prosperous town. Busy
with cross-border traffic, a bridge linking the two countries is
open during 5.00 a.m.- 9.00 p.m.. Thais like to cross to Rantu
Panyang to buy electrical goods and snacks while Malaysians
come to shop for food and to experience the nightlife. There are
many restaurants, bars and nightclubs in the town.
Chao Mae Tomo Shrine
This Chinese shrine in Su-ngai Golok is revered locally and by
Malaysian Chinese visitors.
Namtok Chat Warin
This medium-sized, year-round waterfall, is at To Teng, Su-ngai
Padi, not far north of Su-ngai Golok on Highway 4056. The area
features the rare and beautiful bangsun palm that is found only
in this forest at elevations of around 1,800 m. This palm has a
short trunk spread with many three-metre long branches with
large diamond-shaped leaves.
Kolae Boat
of the local fisherman. The races take place during the Narathiwat Products Fair which showcases the provinces specialities
in arts and crafts. Foremost among the crafts are krachut sedge
products like mats, hats, handbag and lamp shades.
Special Events
Shopping
By Car
From Bangkok, the distance to Narathiwat town is 1,149 km.
Take Highway 4 to Chumphon, then Highway 41 to Hat Yai,
then Highway 42 to Narathiwat.
By Bus
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Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, U.A.E.
OSAKA
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Technoble Yotsubashi Bldg., 3rd Fl., 1-6-8
Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0014
JAPAN
Tel : (81 6) 6543 6654, 6543 6655
Fax: (81 6) 6543 6660
E-mail Address : info@tatosa.com, tatosa@
tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Southern Area of
Honshu Island: Kinki, Chugoku and Chubu
HONG KONG
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Room 1901 Jardine House, 1 Connaught
Place, Central, HONG KONG
Tel : (852) 2868 0732, 2868 0854
Fax: (852) 2868 4585, 2868 0428
E-mail Address : tathkg@pacific.net.hk,
tathkg@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Hong Kong and
Macau
BEIJING
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Room 902, Office Tower E1, Oriental
Plaza, No.1 East Chang An Avenue,
Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100738
CHINA
Tel : (86 10) 8518 3526-29
Fax: (86 10) 8518 3530
E-mail Address : tatbjs@tat.or.th, tatbjs@
sohu.com
Areas of Responsibility : Peoples Republic
of China (except Hong Kong SAR, Macau
SAR and Taiwan) and Mongolia
TAIPEI
Thailand Tourism Division
13th Fl., Boss Tower, No 111 Sung Chiang
Rd. (Near Nanking East Road Junction)
Taipei 104, TAIWAN
Tel : (886 2) 2502 1600
Fax: (886 2) 2502 1603
E-mail Address : tattpe@ms3.hinet.net,
FUKUOKA
Tourism Authority of Thailand
EL Gala Bldg. 6th Fl., 1-4-2, Tenjin,
Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001 JAPAN
Tel : (81 92) 725 8808
Fax: (81 92) 735 4434
E-mail Address : tatfuk@tatfuk.com,
tatfuk@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Kyushu Island,
Shikoku Island and Okinawa
SEOUL
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Coryo Daeyungak Center Building
Rm. No.604, 6th Fl., 25-5, 1-Ka,
Chungmu-Ro, Chung-Ku,
Seoul 100-706, KOREA
Tel : (82 2) 779 5417, 779 5418, 771 9650
Fax: (82 2) 779 5419
E-mail Address : info@tatsel.or.kr, tatsel@
tat.or.th
Area of Responsibility : Republic of Korea
NEW DELHI
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Royal Thai Embassy
56-N, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi, INDIA 110021
Tel : (91 11) 2410 5408-9
Fax: (91 11) 5166 3570
E-mail Address : tat@thaiemb.org.in,
tatdel@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal
SYDNEY
Tourism Authority of Thailand
2nd Fl., 75 Pitt Street,
Sydney, NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA
Tel : (61 2) 9247 7549
Fax: (61 2) 9251 2465
E-mail Address : info@thailand.net.au,
tatsyd@tat.or.th
FRANKFURT
Thailandisches Fremdenverkehrsamt
Bethmann Str.58, D-60311 Frankfurt/M.,
GERMANY
Tel : (49 69) 138 139 0
Fax: (49 69) 138 139 50
E-mail Address : info@thailandtourismus.
de, tatfra@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Germany, Austria,
Slovenia, Croatia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Romania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria,
Moldova, Macedonia, Albania, Czech
Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and
Bosnia-Herzegovina
PARIS
Office National du Tourisme de Thailande
90, Avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008
Paris, FRANCE
Tel : (33 1) 5353 4700
Fax: (33 1) 4563 7888
E-mail Address : tatpar@wanadoo.fr,
tatpar@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : France, Belgium,
Luxembourg and The Netherlands
ROME
Ente Nazionale per il Turismo Thailandese
Via Barberini 68, 4th Fl.,
00187 Roma, ITALY
Tel : (39 06) 420 14422, 420 14426
Fax: (39 06) 487 3500
E-mail Address : tat.rome@iol.it, tatrome@
tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Italy, Spain,
Greece, Portugal, Israel, Egypt, Turkey
and Cyprus
STOCKHOLM
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Drottninggatan 33 GF,
111 51 Stockholm, SWEDEN
Tel : (46 8) 700 56 90
Fax: (46 8) 700 56 99
E-mail Address : info@tourismthailand.se
Areas of Responsibility : Sweden, Norway,
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan,
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Estonia, Latvia and
Lithuania
THE AMERICAS
LOS ANGELES
Tourism Authority of Thailand
611 North Larchmont Boulevard, 1st Fl.,
Los Angeles, CA 90004, U.S.A.
Tel : (1 323) 461 9814
Fax: (1 323) 461 9834
E-mail Address : tatla@ix.netcom.com,
tatla@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Alaska, Arizona,
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma,
Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam Island
and all Central and South American
Countries
NEW YORK
Tourism Authority of Thailand
61 Broadway, Suite 2810 New York,
NY 10006
Tel : (1 212) 432 0433
Fax: (1 212) 269 2588
E-mail Address : info@tatny.com, tatny@
tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Alabama,
Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida,
Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, New York, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West
Virginia, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and
the Bahamas and Canada (West Canada:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba,
Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and
Yukon; East Canada: Ontario, Quebec,
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and
New Foundland)
LOCAL OFFICES
North
TAT Northern Office: Region 1
105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Rd., Amphoe
Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel : 66 5324 8604, 66 5324 8607,
66 5324 1466
Fax: 66 5324 8605
E-mail Address : tatchmai@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Chiang Mai,
Lamphun, Lampang and Mae Hong Son
TAT Northern Office: Region 2
448/16 Singhakhlai Rd., Amphoe Mueang,
Chiang Rai 57000
Tel : 66 5371 7433, 66 5374 4674-5
Fax: 66 5371 7434
E-mail Address : tatchrai@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Chiang Rai,
Phayao, Phrae and Nan
TAT Northern Office: Region 3
209/7-8 Surasi Trade Centre, Boromtrailokanat Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Phitsanulok
65000
Tel : 66 5525 2742-3, 66 5525 9907
Fax: 66 5523 1063
E-mail Address : tatphlok@tat.or.th
Central Region
TAT Central Region Office: Region 1
Saengchuto Rd., Tambon Ban Nuea,
Amphoe Mueang, Kanchanaburi 71000
Tel : 66 3451 1200, 66 3451 2500,
66 3462 3691
Fax: 66 3451 1200
E-mail Address : tatkan@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Kanchanburi,
Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut
Songkhram
TAT Central Region Office: Region 2
500/51 Phetchakasem Rd., Cha-am,
Phetchaburi 76120
Tel : 66 3247 1005-6
Fax: 66 3247 1502
E-mail Address : tatphet@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Phetchaburi
(Cha-am), Ratchaburi and
Prachuap Khiri Khan
TAT Central Region Office: Region 3
609 Mu 10 Tamnak Rd., Bang Lamung,
Chon Buri 20260
Tel : 66 3842 8750, 66 3842 7667
Fax: 66 3842 9113
E-mail Address : tatchon@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Chon Buri (Pattaya) and Samut Prakan
TAT Central Region Office: Region 4
153/4 Sukhumvit Rd., Amphoe Mueang,
Rayong 21000
Tel : 66 3865 5420-1, 66 3866 4585
Fax: 66 3865 5422
E-mail Address : tatryong@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Rayong and
Chanthaburi
TAT Central Region Office: Region 5
100 Mu 1 Trat-Laem Ngop Rd.,
Tambon Laem Ngop,
Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat 23120
Tel : 66 3959 7259-60
Fax: 66 3959 7255
E-mail Address : tattrat@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Trat and its
islands
TAT Central Region Office: Region 6
108/22 Mu 4, Tambon Pratu Chai,
Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya,
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000
Tel : 66 3524 6076-7
Fax: 66 3524 6078
E-mail Address: tatyutya@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility : Phra Nakhon Si