| Narathiwat
is another southern province bordering on Malaysia. Amphoe Sungai Kolok,
Narathiwat's borderland, is an important junction where the Thai southern
railroad connects with another railway to the Tumpad Station in Malaysia.
Narathiwat is located some 1,149 kms. south of Bangkok and occupies
an area of 4,475 square kilometres. The province is noted as a land
of gold mines and boasts extensive peat swamp forests, as well as seaside
resorts along the coast of the lndian Ocean.
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Narathiwat is administratively
divided into 12 districts and 1 sub-district: Amphoe Muang Narathiwat,
Amphoe Bacho, Amphoe Chanae, Amphoe
Rangae, Amphoe Ruso, Amphoe Si Sakhon, Amkphoe Sukhirin, Amphoe
Sungai Kolok, Amphoe Sungai Padi, Amphoe Tak Bai, Amphoe Waeng,
Amphoe Yi-ngo, and King Amphoe Cho Ai Rong.
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This important and beautiful temple of Amphoe Tak Bai
is located by the Tak Bai River. Built during the reign
of King Rama V, the temple houses fine mural paintings created
by a monk painter from Songkhla, and a traditional sermon
hall representing a mixed artistic style of the South and
Chinese architecture. In the old chapel at the black of
the compound, there is a sculpture of the 4-hand God Vishnu,
ceramic ware of the Sung Dynasty of China and a reclining
Buddha image.
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The park can be reached
by travelling 28 kms. along Highway No. 42 to Amphoe Bacho
and taking an access road for another 2 kms. Attractions
in the park include:
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16 kms. from town along the Narathiwat-Ban Thon route, this is a Thai-Muslim fishing village noted for Ko Lae boat, a fine craft made of bulrush and screw pine, and Nam Bu Du (tasty liquid resulting from fermenting fish with salt at a certain period) and fish crisp.
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Located on the eastern foot of Khao Tanyong, 8 kms.
from town on the route to Amphoe Tak Bai, the palace is
a royal residence when H.M. the King and his royal family
make an annual visit to the South.
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This is a huge sitting Buddha image on the top of a
hill in the area of Wat Khao Thong 6 kms from town
along the Narathiwat Rangae route. The image, covered with
gold-coloured mosaic tiles represents Buddhistic beauty
in compliance with the southern culture.
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This old village is where unique and famous batik, cloth printed with exotic patterns, is made. It is located about 4 kms. from the town on the road to Amphoe Rangae.
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This long sand beach lined with pine trees is located near the town. It is regarded as a really beautiful beach of Narathiwat and is suitable for swimming.
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