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Narathiwat | 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 is Amphoe Tak Bai's checkpoint, located 5 kms. from the District Office. It is bordered by the Tak Bai River which forms a boundary between Thailand and Malaysia. Travelling between the two countries is possible by motor raft crossing the river.
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This small island connected with the mainland by a bridge across the Tak Bai River is located 3 kms. from Amphoe Tak BaI. On the island, there is a fishing village, coconut plantations, and white sandy beaches.
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This is a famous border town located some 60 kms. from Narathiwat. It is the junction where Malaysians do their shopping of consumer goods and enjoy cheap seafood in Thai restaurants while Thai tourists make their trip through the border to shop for some unusual items at Rantau Panjang, Malaysia.
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This is a scenic beach lined with pine trees, located 3
kms. from town on the route to Amphoe Tak Bai. The beach
stretches to the Bang Nara River and is adjacent to the
Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace.
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It is the biggest peat swamp forest in Thailand, located
in the area of 3 districts, Amphoe Tak Bai, Amphoe Sungai
Padi and Amphoe Songai Kolok. To get there, travel along
the Sungai Kolok - Tak Bai Route, turn left at km. 5 (Chawananan
intersection) before going on further for 3 kms., and then
turn left again for another 2 kms, this forest is abundant
in flora and fauna. Visitors may have an opportunity to
explore the forest along a 2 km. nature trail which starts
from the Sirindhorn Nature Study Centre.
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Also widely known as Yumiya Mosque, or Rayo Mosque,
the compound is located to the north of town, further from the
Provincial Hall on Phichit Bamrung Road, just before the intersection
at the clock tower. This original wooden mosque was built in 1938 in
the Sumatran-style and is the burial place of the old city Lord, Phraya
Phu Pha Phakdi. Usually there is only one provincial mosque, but
because this mosque is quite small, a new mosque was built at the mouth
of Bang Nara River. However, this old mosque is still highly respected
by locals and is regarded as the central one.
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300-Year Mosque or Vadialhusen Mosque This is located at Ban Talomano,Tambon Lubosawo, 25 kms. north of Narathiwat or 4 kms. from Amphoe Bacho on Highway No. 42. The whole wood building of the Thai-Chinese-Malay architecture is still seen in its old form although it has been reconstructed.
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The bell-shaped pagoda is situated on the hill
adjacent to the Khao Kong Buddhist Park. Small pagodas housing Phra
Phrom images were built above all four doorways and the holy relics of
Lord Buddha are enshrined at the very top of the pagoda. A convocation
hall, with the outer walls decorated with carved, terracotta tiles is
located on a nearby hill behind which is a figure of an elephant
kneeling to present a lotus. In addition, the buildings awning portrays
a warrior and an angel holding a jug. Local residents built the pagoda
as a dedication to Her Majesty the Queen.
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This 24-kilometer beach extends over Tambon Sai
Wan, Tambon Sala Mai and Tambon Chehe ending at the mouth of Maenam
Su-ngai Kolok. The beach has a long, powdery beach dotted by shady pine
trees that creates a relaxing environment. To get there, take Highway
No. 4984 (Narathiwat-Tak Bai) and proceed for 20 kilometers and switch
to the beach road that runs for 1 kilometer.
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The Park occupies an area of 142 rais (56.8 acres)
in Tambon Lamphu, about 9 kilometers from town on the Narathiwat-Rangae
route (Highway No. 4055). The main attraction in Wat Khao Kong is a
graceful southern Buddha image, the golden Phra Phuttha Thaksin Ming
Mongkhon, which is seated in the lotus position. The construction of
the steel-reinforced concrete image that was decorated with gold
mosaics started in 1966 and was completed in 1969. This mountaintop
Buddha image, which is considered to be the most beautiful and largest
(17 meters wide and 24 meters high) outdoor Buddha image in southern
Thailand, is decorated in the South Indian style.
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The mosque is located at Ban Bang Nara, just before
Narathat Beach. This mosque, which is the provinces second central
mosque built in 1981, is a religious site highly revered by Thai
Muslims. This 3-story Arabian-style building with a large dome on top
has the main convention hall on the ground floor and the prayer rooms
on the top 2 floors. In addition, there is a high tower that is used to
call Muslims to prayer.
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The center was established according to an
initiative of His Majesty the King who saw the necessity for a
knowledge center for land reform in the area. The center has a complete
range of activities such as analyzing and testing plants, livestock
care, providing technical know-how and providing agricultural training.
Occupying an area of 2,784,000 square meters, the center is divided
into office buildings, demonstration plots and testing plots in swamp
forest areas.
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The shrine is located in Soi Phuthon, Charoen Khet
Road. Originally housed at Ban Tomo in Amphoe Su Khirin, villagers
transferred Chao Mae Tomo to Su-ngai Kolok District. The goddess is
highly revered by the local residents and residents of nearby
provinces, as well as Chinese Malaysians. Every year, a festival is
held at the shrine on the 23rd day of the third month of the Chinese
calendar (around April). Activities undertaken include a procession,
lion parade, a fancy acrobatic stilts procession, a long drum
procession, and walking over hot coal.
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A not-to-be-missed attraction for nature lovers,
Hala-Bala is one of Thailands more recent conservation areas.
Officially established in 1996, the reserve is located near the
Thai-Malaysian border. Covering an area of approximately 433.16 square
kilometers, it extends over Sankala Khiri Mountain Range and the deep
forests of Hala and Bala Forests that are not connected to each other.
Although they are a part of the same reserve, Hala Forest is in Amphoe
Betong in Yala Province and Amphoe Chanae in Narathiwat Province while
Bala Forest, the only part that is open to the public, spans Amphoe
Waeng and Amphoe Su Khirin in Narathiwat.
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The temples former abbot and a revered monk of the
province, Luang Pho Daeng, died on 1 January 1979 at the age of 90
years old. After death, his body did not decompose, resulting in much
reverence by local residents who placed his body in a glass coffin for
others to pay their respect.
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The waterfall is actually a stream that comes down
from a forest at a higher altitude. The falls feature a wide rock
plateau which is suitable for relaxation. Another attraction is the
Southern Forest Flowers and Decorative Plants Survey and Collection
Project under the Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The
project has more than 200 plant species that are grouped according to
their natural habitat. Signs provide plant names and useful
information. Plants here are both interesting in terms of local botany
and breeding to be developed as decorative and economic plants. The
project is open from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. The waterfall is located
approximately 7 kilometers from Amphoe Waeng on Highway No. 4057. Turn
left onto Phua Khwam Man Khong Road and proceed for around 8
kilometers, then drive another 300 meters to the waterfall.
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An extensive forest area near the Thai-Malaysian border, declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1996, is located some 40 kms. south of Sungai Kolok via Route Nos. 4057 and 4062. It is rich in rare flora and fauna and contains a beautiful waterfall namely Namtok Sirindhorn. Visitors may take a one-day trip from Sungai Kolok to explore some parts of the forest which are open for nature study. Prior approval is necessary from the Headquarter of Bala-Hala Wildlife Sanctuary, P.O. Box 3, Amphoe Waeng Narathiwat Province.
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This is located at Ban Sukae, Tambon Lo Chut, 11 kms. away from Amphoe Waeng. Artifacts of not less than 1,000 years old such as bowls, pots, and knives have been collected in the local museum.
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This is located in the area of Amphoe Rangae, about 8 kms. from the Tanyoungmat Railway Station along Route No. 4055. A small waterfall is situated among shady surroundings. At the lower end of the waterfall lies a large scale stone basin. The park area is filled with various flowering plants and fruit trees including Si Po longan, the famous fruit of Narathiwat.
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The shrine of Chao Mae To Mo or a Chinese goddess is located on Charoen Khet Road, Amphoe Sungai Kolok. The goddess is revered by the local people in adjacent provinces and the Chinese in Malaysia. An annual fair is held on the 23rd of the third Chinese mouth. The activities include fascinating procession of the goddess, lion, tomtom, and fire wading.
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Narathiwat
Neighbouring Provinces:
Pattani to the north, Gulf of Thailand to the east,
Yala to the west, Malaysia to the south.
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