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Narathiwat
Narathiwat at a glance
Located approximately some 1,149 kilometers south of Bangkok is Narathiwat the southernmost province in Thailand and one of the nation's five provinces that borders Malaysia at Amphoe Su-ngai Kolok, where the southern railway line ends.
Access from Malaysia is convenient via a ninety-minute bus trip and two immigration points where travelers can cross into Thailand and vice versa. With Amphoe Su-ngai Kolok serving as an economic and border tourism center, the province welcomes an increasing numbers of Malaysians and Singaporeans on short holidays or shopping sprees.
Geographically, Narathiwat is situated on the eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula. The north borders Pattani Province and the Gulf of Thailand, the west borders Yala Province, the east borders the Gulf of Thailand, and the south borders Kelantan in Malaysia. The plains where the Maenam Sai Buri, Maenam Bang Nara, Maenam Tak Bai and Maenam Su-ngai Kolok converge are adjacent to the gulf.
With an area of 4,475 square kilometers, of which 75 percent are jungles and mountains, visitors to the province are provided with great opportunities to spend days at the beach or in the forests and take excursion trips to some of the magnificent temples. Narathiwat has a tropical climate and has only 2 seasons; summer and rainy. The wettest period is during November to December.
Narathiwat literally means "the residence of good people". The city of Narathiwat has an abundance of traditional culture and authenticity with village-like tranquility. The inhabitants of Narathiwat are largely farmers and fishermen with the majority being Muslims who use the spoken and written Yawi language (Yawi has roots from the spoken Malay language and uses Arabic consonants and alphabets). As such, Narathiwat is an amazing and unique area with a constant flow of culture and trade between Thais and Malaysians.
Provincial Seal
The provincial seal depicts a sailing boat with a picture of a white elephant on the sail in a circle. It signifies that Narathiwat is a province on the coast, engaged in fishing and trading with neighboring countries and that the province has a white elephant called Phra Sri Nararat Rajakarin.
History of Narathiwat
In the past, Narathiwat was a southern borderland named "Ban Bang Nara" or "Manalo". It was located near Maenam Bang Nara and the sea. In the reign of King Rama I, this village was under the administration of Sai Buri. Later, it came under the administration of Ra Ngae town of Pattani province.
In 1906, Bang Nara became a big trading city with well-developed sea and land transportation. King Rama V moved the administration office from Ra Ngae to Manalo. In 1915, King Rama VI changed the name of the town to "Narathiwat".
Todays Narathiwat
Narathiwat is currently divided into 12 districts, namely Mueang, Ra-ngae, Su-ngai Padi, Sungai Kolok, Ruso, Yi-ngo, Waeng, Bacho, Tak Bai, Si Sakhon, Sukhirin, Chanae and one Sub District of Cho Ai Rong.
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| Destinations in "Bacho" district - Narathiwat province - Thailand |
Budo-Su-ngai Padi Mountain Range National Park - Bacho - Narathiwat
The park is part of the Sankala Khiri Mountain Range that serves as a natural border betwe ....
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Luang Pho Daeng of Wat Choeng Khao - Bacho - Narathiwat
The temples former abbot and a revered monk of the province, Luang Pho Daeng, died on 1 January 1979 ....
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Taloh-manoh Mosque (Wadil-husen Mosque or the 200-year Mosque) - Bacho - Narathiwat
Situated in Bacho District, the mosque is usually dubbed the 200-year mosque or 300-year m ....
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| Destinations in "Mueang" district - Narathiwat province - Thailand |
Ao Manao Park - Mueang - Narathiwat
Located at Mu 1, Tambon Kaluwo Nua, the 4-kilometer beach connects with the eastern coast ....
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Ban Thon - Mueang - Narathiwat
A traditional Thai Muslim fishing village, Ban Thon is located approximately 16 kilometers from the ....
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Ban Yakang - Mueang - Narathiwat
This is not an ordinary village, but is an old community established when the province was known as ....
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Hat Narathat - Mueang - Narathiwat
This white-powdered sandy beach stretching for 5 kilometers is located near the estuary of the Bang ....
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Khao Kong Buddhist Park - Mueang - Narathiwat
The Park occupies an area of 142 rais (56.8 acres) in Tambon Lamphu, about 9 kilometers from town on ....
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New Central Mosque - Mueang - Narathiwat
The mosque is located at Ban Bang Nara, just before Narathat Beach. This mosque, which is the provin ....
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Old Central Mosque - Mueang - Narathiwat
Also widely known as Yumiya Mosque, or Rayo Mosque, the compound is located to the north of town, fu ....
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Phikun Thong Development Study Center - Mueang - Narathiwat
The center was established according to an initiative of His Majesty the King who saw the necessity ....
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Siri Maya Pagoda - Mueang - Narathiwat
The bell-shaped pagoda is situated on the hill adjacent to the Khao Kong Buddhist Park. Small pagoda ....
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Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace - Mueang - Narathiwat
This Palace is on Tanyongmat Mountain, Tambon Kaluwo Nua, on the coast near Manao Bay. It is 8 kilom ....
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| Destinations in "Su-ngai Kolok" district - Narathiwat province - Thailand |
Chao Mae Tomo Shrine - Su-ngai Kolok - Narathiwat
The shrine is located in Soi Phuthon, Charoen Khet Road. Originally housed at Ban Tomo in Amphoe Su ....
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Su-ngai Kolok Checkpoint - Su-ngai Kolok - Narathiwat
The largest border trading area in the province, the checkpoint opens between 5.00 a.m. and 9.00 p.m ....
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| Destinations in "Su-ngai Padi" district - Narathiwat province - Thailand |
Chat Warin Waterfall - Su-ngai Padi - Narathiwat
Chat Warin Waterfall is at Tambon To Teng, not too far from town. Take Highway No. 4056 to ....
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| Destinations in "Sukhirin" district - Narathiwat province - Thailand |
Wat Chon Thara Singhe - Sukhirin - Narathiwat
Wat Chon Thara Singhe is at Moo 3, Tambon Chehe, on the bank of Tak Bai River. From town, take Highw ....
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| Destinations in "Tak Bai" district - Narathiwat province - Thailand |
Koh Yao - Tak Bai - Narathiwat
The island is located close to Wat Chon Thara Singhe. From Tak Bai District Market intersection, the ....
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Kubu Beach-Ban Khlong Tan - Tak Bai - Narathiwat
This 24-kilometer beach extends over Tambon Sai Wan, Tambon Sala Mai and Tambon Chehe ending at the ....
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Taba Checkpoint or Tak Bai Checkpoint - Tak Bai - Narathiwat
This checkpoint is at Ban Taba, Tambon Chehe, approximately 3 kilometers from the district. The chec ....
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Wat Chon Thara Singhe - Tak Bai - Narathiwat
This temple is at Mu 3, Tambon Chehe, on the bank of Tak Bai River. From the town, take Hi ....
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| Destinations in "Waeng" district - Narathiwat province - Thailand |
Hala-Bala Wildlife Reserve - Waeng - Narathiwat
A not-to-be-missed attraction for nature lovers, Hala-Bala is one of Thailands more recent ....
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Namtok Sirindhorn - Waeng - Narathiwat
The waterfall is actually a stream that comes down from a forest at a higher altitude. The falls fea ....
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