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the southernmost province of Thailand, is located 1,084 kms. from Bangkok.
The southern rail line joins Bangkok and Yala before it continues to
Sungai Kolok and Malaysia. The population is Buddhist and Muslim. Its
main economy depends on rubber plant production. Although Yala does
not have any point bordered by the sea, its area abounds in perfect
forest and boasts a large number of tourist attractions.
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Yala
occupies an area of 4,521 square kilometres and is administratively
divided into 7 districts and 1 sub-district: Amphoe Muang Yala,
Amphoe Bannang Sata, Amphoe Betong, Amphoe Kebang, Amphoe Raman,
Amphoe Than To, Amphoe Yala, and King Amphoe Krong Pinang.
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Namtok Ku Long or Namtok Sukthalai This is a huge waterfall with fine cascades. It is located in the forested area of Amphoe Bannang Sata, about 50 kms. from Yala township via the Yala-Betong Highway and 8 kms. along an access road. There is a royal pavilion built in honour of the King's Mother situated near the waterfall.
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This huge dam in Tambon Ba Cho, Amphoe Bannang Sata, is 58 kms. from Yala township on the Yala Betong route. The dam, constructed as a project of the Pattani River Hydroelectric plant, offers beautiful scenery of mountains and the lake.
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Commonly called by the villagers as Wat Na Tham, the temple is 7 kms. from the township area along the road to Amphoe Yaha Alargee cave in the area enshrines an ancient reclining Buddha image of Srivijaya style, which is believed to have been constructed in 757 A.D.
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