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Pattani | Pattani,
formerly renowned as the town of a woman ruler and the biggest cannon
called "Nang Phaya Tani" , is located 1,055 kms. from Bangkok
on the eastern coast. It occupies an area of 1,377 square kilometres,
bordering on Songkhla to the north, Narathiwat to the south, the Gulf
of Thailand to the east and Yala to the west. Most of the population
is Muslim. The general geographical feature is a low basin suitable
for cultivation.
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Pattani is administratively
divided into 12 districts: Amphoe Muang Pattani, Amphoe Kapho,
Amphoe Khok Pho, Amphoe Mai Kaen, Amphoe Mayo, Amphoe Nong Chik,
Amphoe Panare, Amphoe Sai Buri, Amphoe Thung Yang Dang, Amphoe
Mae Lan, Amphoe Yarang, and Amphoe Yaring.
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This Thai style pavilion was built for King Rama
VII during his visit to watch the eclipse in 1929. It is about 26
kilometres from Pattani town on highway no. 42 in Khok Pho District
Office.
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This ruined mosque of more than 200 years old is located 7 kms. from town on the Pattani-Narathiwat Highway. The remains are a rectangular building without a roof, surrounded by brick wall. Next to the mosque is the Shrine of Chao Mae Lim Ko Nieo constructed in the Chinese style.
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The park, located 38 kms. from Pattani, is accessible via a 6 km. access road branching off the Khok Pho-Yala route. There is a pleasant arboretum with a stream running from the falls through shrubs and bushes featuring a beautiful scenery.
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The most beautiful and Iargest mosque in Thailand where religious ceremonies are performed by Thai Muslims is located on the outskirts of Pattani on the Pattani-Yala Highway.
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Situated at Mu 4, Tambon Tung Pala, this waterfall
is accessible by using highway no.409 (Pattani - Yala), turn right at
the junction to Wat Huai Ngo for 6 kilometres. The total distance from
Pattani is about 30 kilometres. Namtok Aran Warin is in San Kala Khiri
mountain range. There are 7 levels, where each level is about 300 - 500
metres apart.
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Being one of the tourist attractions in Namtok Sai
Khao National Park, this waterfall is at Mu 8, Tambon Pak Lo.
Accessibility to this site is by using highway no.42 (Pattani - Yala)
and turn to highway no.409 to Ban Pak Lo, then turn right for another 5
kilometres. With seven levels, this waterfall has a big pond at the
lowest level. The area near the waterfalls is shaded with many plants,
suitable for relaxation.
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Located in Songkhla Nakharin University, Pattani Campus, the institute is divided into two sections:
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This is a well-known venue for Kolae Boat making.
This kind of boat is for the fishermen in Pattani and Narathiwat. The
highlighting characteristics of the Kolae is the narrowing head and
tail, with unique color. Besides the real Kolae for fishery, there are
also imitations made for souvenirs. The making of Kolae by the local
people here has been accepted by its neatness which integrates arts
between Thai and Muslims. Otherwise, Ban Paseyawo is also reputed as
best in producing tasteful Budu southern sauce.
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Located about 10 kilometres on the route Pattani -
Khok Pho in Nong Chik, this ancient Wat was built in 1845 on the same
occasion of moving the Nong Chik District Office to Tambon Tuyong. It
was formally called Wat Tuyong, and was changed to Wat
Mutjarintawapiwihan on the state visit of King Rama V to Nong Chik. At
present, its temple is still beautiful. With the sculptures of the past
3 abbots, especially Phra Ratchaphuttharangsi, the 5th abbot.
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The city was one of the oldest communities in the
history of the southern part of Thailand. It is believed that it was
the location of the ancient kingdom of Lanka Suka which had its
boundary covering the area of Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat of
Thailand, Kalantan and Tarang Kanu of Malaysia according to the
documents of China, Java, Malayia, and Arab. It was a port with long
wide trading history with the foreigners since B.E.12. The structure of
the ancient town was the large oval shape in the area of 9 square
kilometres. There are three connecting towns as the followings:
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Located at Mu 4, Ban Dato, Tambon Laem Pho, it is
about ten kilometres from Yaring District Hall on the same route to
Talo-kapo Beach. This old Mosque is surrounded by Islamic community and
graveyard, and has been renovated and is still used for religious
ceremony.
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Located near Yamu Canal, opposite to Yaring
District Hall, the centre is in Yaring National Forest, with the area
of 500 Rai. There is a 1,250 metre wooden bridge as the walkway for
natural study of the forest. Along the natural trail, there are several
species of plants, rest area and a bird-watching tower with the height
of 13 metres.
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This is the mountain situated at Mu 2, Tambon Mayo,
about 3 kilometres from Mayo town. The highlight of this mount is the
natural rocky formation. Also, there are two ponds containing water
which has been believed to be very holy and was used in the Coronation
of many Kings. On this mount, is also the location of Wat Khao Ruesi
Plaeng San which is worshipped by People in Pattani and nearby
provinces.
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The location of Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao sculpture and
Chinese gods is on A No Ru road. On the day of the 3rd lunar month
every year, there is the colorful procession carrying Chao Maes
sculpture along several roads in town, walking on fire in front of the
shrine, and swimming across the river near Dechanuchit Bridge. The city
welcomes numerous worshippers every year.
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Situated in Sak Seni ground of Banchama Rachutit School, just opposite to the City Hall, on the left bak of Pattani River, the shrine was constructed on 13 April 1951 when Phraya Rattana Phakdi was the Governor. This site is mostly worshipped by the Pattani people and visitors.
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Situated about two kilometres far from District
Hall on Pattani - Narathiwat route, the beach is highlighted by a large
pond near the pine line, which is shaded for relaxation.
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Situated 43 kilometres from Pattani. Khae Khae is a
local Malay word (Yawee) which means loud noise. The beach is in Tambon
Nam Bo and is 2 kilometres from Hat Ratcharak. With its large granite
rocks along the coast, the beach looks quite different from the others
and is naturally reputed as the most beautiful beaches in Panare.
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Located next to Chalalai Beach for about 2
kilometres, this beach is characterized by the amazing site of the
aggregated small rock mountains overlapping each other. Visitors can
use the long walkway to the top of the mountain.
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Situated about three kilometres from Panare town on
the same route to Talo-kapo Beach, there are many households of
fishermen, Kolae and boats along the beach.
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Being approximately 30 kilometres from Pattani by
highway no.42, the market can be visited in the morning of every
Wednesday and Sunday. Also, this venue reflects the real rural
lifestyle of the southern Thai Muslims whereby shoppers are clad in
their local costumes and colorful batik head bands.
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Pattani
Neighbouring Provinces:
Gulf of Thailand to the north and east, Songkhla to the west, Yala and Narathiwat to the south.
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