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Khao To Phaya Wang Park
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.
Ko Langkawi
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.
Ku Den Museum
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. The roofs were designed in the Thai 's Panya
style. The windows were assembled with narrow strips
of boards arranged horizontally. The semi - circular
clay tiles were used to cover the roofs. The ventilation
at the upper-front of the building is decorated with
star-shaped designs, imminently influenced by Muslim
architecture. Phraya Phuminatphakdi, the former governor
of Satun, built it in 1902 as his residence. The building
was used as a city hall, though nowadays it serves as
a museum housing antiques and artifacts and exhibiting
the local art and culture.
Laem Than Yong Po
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 fishermen’s village and a
powdery, white sand beach fringed with a large area
of coconut grove.
Old Buildings on Buri Wanich
Road
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.
Satun Central Mosque
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: outside is a
corridor that leads to a dome tower where there are
picturesque views of Satun and inside is a prayer hall.
The library is located in the basement. Previously,
Masjid Bambang was a one storey building. Its unique
three-tier roofs were arranged in a pyramid shape with
the smallest one on the top and the largest at the bottom
to cover the whole building. The floors were covered
with brown tiles. The interior measured 13 meters both
in length and width and the building was supported by
four wooden poles. The original Masjid had deteriorated
because of its wooden structures and because it was
too small to accommodate worshippers performing prayers.
It was then uprooted and rebuilt in the same plot of
land. The new building was completed in May 1979.
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Bung Thale Ban
Bung Thale Ban is a large swamp that is situated in
the middle of a valley and surrounded by Chin and Wang
Pra mountains. The swamp covers an area of 320 square
kilometers and is full of freshwater fish and shells.
There is an abundance of “Bakong” trees around the swamp.
The park built a pavilion beside the swamp, which is
an ideal place for recreation.
Namtok Ton Plio
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.
Namtok Ya Roi
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.
Thale Ban National Park
Thale Ban National Park is at Ban Wang Prachan, Tambon
Wang Prachan. The National Park is located 40 kms. from
town and occupies an area of 195,200 square kilometers.
The Park covers the National Reserve Forest of Ku Pang
Pu To and Hua Ka Ming, including Khuan Bo Nam Pu Yu
in Tambon Pu Yu, Amphoe Mueang. It was declared a national
park on October 27, 1980.
The word “Thale Ban” derives from “Loet
Ru Ban” in the Malay language, meaning a collapsed sea
or a sea that was born out of a land collapse. Thale
Ban National Park originated from a land depression
between Khao Chin and Khao Mot Daeng. There is a large
swamp, which covers an area of 101,360 square kilometers.
Most of the area is mountainous and teeming with various
kinds of plants and animals, such as water birds, tapir,
and Khiat Wak, or Water Dog. The amphibious Khiat Wak
resembles a frog or toad, but has a tail and yelps like
a dog. Plenty of these creatures can be seen around
the swamp in the rainy season. The Khiat Wak is an indigenous
animal to Thale Ban. Bird-watchers should not miss a
chance to see the different variety of birds here, including
red back myna, woodpecker, bulbul, and swallow. Lodges
and tents are available in the National Park. For more
information, contact tel: 0-7479-7073.
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Namtok Panan
Namtok Panan is at Tambon Thung Nui, 39 kms. from town.
The waterfall originates from Ka Ming Mountain. It has
a year-round supply of water and is surrounded by a
pleasant forested area.
Namtok Than Sawan
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
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.
Ko Li Di Lek
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.
Moo Ko Phetra National Park
Moo Ko Phetra National Park The sampan shaped island
is situated on the Straits of Malacca, Andaman Sea in
the Indian Ocean, west of Thailand. It consists of a
long coastline from Tambon Pak Nam, La-ngu district,
Tambon Khon Khlan, Thung Wa distict, Satun and Tambon
Sukon, Pa Lian district, Trang. The several off-shore
islands include Ko Phetra, Ko Khao Yai, Ko La Lo Ban
Te, Ko Li Di, Ko Bu Loan, Ko Lao Liang, and Ko Perama.
Most of the area consists of steep mountains with plains
in the valleys and beaches. The park occupies both land
and sea areas, with an area of 494.38 sq. kms. It was
declared a national park on December 31, 1984 and is
full of forest, mountains, wildlife, and colorful corals.
Namtok Wang Sai Thong
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.
Satun Freshwater Fisheries
Office
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.
Tarutao National Park
Tarutao is the first marine park of Thailand. It is
famous for its distinguished history and natural beauty.
It is located in the Andaman Sea 40 kilometres from
town or 22 kilometres from Bara Pier. The park borders
Mu Ko Phetra National Park in the north and the Thai-Malaysian
sea border in the south. The park occupies an area of
1,490 square kilometres and comprises 51 islands. Seven
large islands are Ko Tarutao , Ko Adang, Ko Rawi, Ko
Li Pe , Ko Klang, Ko Ba Tuang, and Ko Bit Si. Tarutao
was proclaimed a National Park on 19 April 1974 and
declared by UNESCO as an ASEAN Heritage Park and Reserve
in 1982. The best time to visit is from November to
April.
Ko Tarutao is the biggest island in
the park that covers an area of 152 square kilometres.
The island is teeming with verdant forests and white
sandy beaches. There are also camping and diving facility
to see corals.
Penitentiary Memorial on Tarutao Island comprises two
parts; Ao Talo Udang Prison is at the southernmost bay
of Tarutao Island and Ao Talowao Prison, a prison for
common and political prisoners which is situated in
the south and the east of the island.
The historical six-kilometre road trail was built by
prisoners connecting Ao Talowao to Ao Talo Udang and
is 12 kilometres long.
How to Get To Tarutao National Park
and its islands
Pak Bara Pier is home to the branch office of Tarutao
National Park.. It is located 22 kilometres from Ko
Tarutao and is the nearest pier to Tarutao Island.
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