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Namtok Than Sawan is a five-level waterfall located
at Tambon Khuan Kalong, 12 kms. from Khuan Kalong District Office.
Drive onto the road that lies in front of the Industrial Estate Office
junction, which passes the Khuan Kalong district, then drive onwards to
Soi 10
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Ko Bulon Le is located 22 kms. from Pak Bara Pier.
The beach is white and the water here is suitable for swimming. Diving
and snorkeling can be done around Ko Ayam and Ko Hin Khao, where one
can get a great view of the sunset. At night a group of hermit crabs
and smaller crabs populate the beach.
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Satun Freshwater Fisheries Office is at Moo 7,
Tambon Kamphaeng. The Fisheries Office is a nursing home of rare Kradan
turtles that can be only be found here in all of Thailand. It is open
from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more information, call
0-7478-1299.
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Khao To Phaya Wang Park is located in Satun
metropolitan area on Khuha Prawet Road. Surrounded by a small,
limestone hill with a cave and a brook, it is teeming with various
kinds of trees, which makes the public park peaceful and suitable for
recreation.
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Ko Langkawi Tourists who want to visit Langkawi
Island in Malaysia can board boats from Tam Ma Lang Pier, which is
located 5 kms. from town. For information contact the Thai Ferry
company tel: 0-7472-2143, 0-7473-0050-1, fax: 0-7471-1782 or Satun
Travel and Ferry Company tel: 0-7471-1453, 0-7472-1960.
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Laem Than Yong Po and Hat Sai Yao are located at
the estuary of Satun Bay and can be reached by boarding a boat for the
1-hour trip from Ko Nok Customs Office or at a pier behind Satun
Central Market. Travelling by bus is also possible by riding a bus for
7 kms. to Che Bi Lang Pier, then turn left and continue another 15 kms.
to Tan Yong Po. Laem Than Yong Po is a promontory jutting into the
Andaman Sea. Tourists are lured here by the fascination of the
fishermens' village and a powdery, white sand beach fringed with a
large area of coconut grove.
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Old Buildings on Buri Wanich Road Located on Buri
Wanich Road in Satun municipality area, the 600 meter long row houses
provide a pedestrian walkway that is shaded by the upper floor. The
front of the concrete walled houses consist of three parts: the Roman
styled color glass arch at the top, the wooden board Venetian blinds in
the middle, and the solid concrete bottom. These buildings, previously
called Phraya Phumin Phakdi's Row houses, were built during the same
period as Ku Den Museum. Now some of the houses have been dismantled
but most parts still remain.
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Satun Central Mosque (Majid Mambang) is located on
Buri Wanit Road and Satun Thani Road in the center of Satun. The mosque
was built in modern Islamic architecture style and decorated with
marble and colorful glasses. The building is divided into two parts:
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Namtok Than Plio is at Moo 7, Tambon Thung Wa, 14
kms. from the District Office. The two-level waterfall originates from
Lung Khroe Mountain in Trang-Satun. The lower level is a basin that is
40 meters wide and 50 meters long. The waterfall is surrounded by lush
vegetation and various kinds of trees. To get there, drive off the
Thung Wa-Pa Lian Road at the 35-km marker, continue onwards for 8 kms.
to Ban Thung Yao Nui in Tambon Thung Wa.
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Ko Lipe or Ko Sipe is an island located 2 km to the south of Ko Adang.
There is a community of Chao Le or sea dwellers here. Most families
earn a living by fishing. During the period of three days and nights,
around the middle of the sixth and eleventh lunar months, villagers of
Chao Le origin will gather at Ko Lipe for a festive fair.
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Namtok Ton Plio originates from the Chin Mountain.
It is a large waterfall that comes down several levels and has an
all-year-round water flow. To get there, drive on Highway No. 1484
(Khuan Sato-Wang Prachan) for about 12 kms. from the park headquarters,
then take a laterite road at the junction for another 3 kms.
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Namtok Ya Roi is a waterfall which runs from Hua
Kraming forest. It is a nine-level waterfall, each possessing a
swimming basin. To get there, take Highway No. 4148 (Khuan Sato-Wang
Prachan) for 7 kms., then turn right for 700 meters.
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Ko Li Di Lek is located 5 kms. from the Office of
Moo Ko Phetra National Park (Ao Nun), or 7 kms. from Pak Bara Pier. The
National Park Protection Unit is located on this island. The island
offers a white sandy beach and crystal clear water. The island also has
mangrove forests and various kinds of marine animals. Tourists wishing
to camp on the island must bring their own tents and food as there are
no restaurants. Ko Li Di Yai, nearby Ko Li Di Lek, has bird nest
concessions operated by the private sector and is off-limits to
visitors.
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Namtok Wang Sai Thong is on Ro Po Cho Road (Thung
Nang Kaeo-Wang Sai Thong Road). The waterfall can be reached by taking
the Satun-La-ngu Road at Ban Ko Ta junction, Tambon Kamphaeng. From
there, it is about 26 kms. to Namtok Wang Sai Thong. Namtok Wang Sai
Thong is also accessible from Wa Bridge in Thung Wa district, Tambon Pa
Kae Bo Hin. This route is 19 kms. The highlight of this waterfall is
the pool of water in each limestone basin that resembles a blooming
lotus when water falls down to that level. The area has large shady
trees and is suitable for relaxation.
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Ku Den Museum is situated on Satun Thani Road,
opposite the Satun Land Department Office. The two-story building
received the influence of western styled architecture; particularly the
windows and doors which are of Roman motifs.
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This waterfall in the area of Tambon Thung Ka Long, consists
of 10 levels and is surround by a pleasant forested area.
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This is located in the area of Amphoe Muang and Amphoe
Khuan Don, having an outlook as a picturesque lagoon surrounded
by high mountains. Attractions in the park include Namtok
Rani, a small waterfall near the park office: Namtok Yaroi,
a medium size waterfall located 7 kms. from Namtok Yaroi;
Tham Lot Puyu, an aquatic grotto which can be reached by
boat from Tammalang Pier, 9 kms. from town, and the Thai-Malaysian
Border, only 2 kms. from the office of the park.
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The park is in the areas of two
provinces: Satun and Trang. It consists of a long coastline
from Amphoe Langu to Amphoe Thung Wa and several offshore
islands such as Ko Phetra, Ko Khao Yai, Ko Lalobaentae,
and Ko Perama. Boats to these islands are available from
the Pak Bara Pier. Accommodation is available at the park
office (3 kms. before Pak Bara) and on Ko Lidi. Private
run bungalows are available on Ko Bulon.
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Thailand's first national marine
park established in 1974 consists of some 50 islands to
the west of Satun. Major attractions in the park are as
follows:
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