Old
Buildings on Buri Wanich Road
Location: Amphoe Muang
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
Location: Amphoe Muang
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.
Ku Den 's Mansion
Location: Amphoe Muang
Located
in the municipality area, opposite Land Department Office, Ku Den
's Mansion was formerly a residence of Rong Ammarttri Phraya Phuminart
Phakdi ( Tuanku Baharuddin bin Tamma-ngong ), the governor of Satun.
The two-storey building got the influenced 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 . Ku Den's
Mansion was later donated to the government and was used as governmental
offices such as Satun Municipality , Provincial City Hall , Satun
District Office, and Office of Internal Security Operations Command
- Satun Branch, respectively. Now the building is under the jurisdiction
of Fine Arts Department for maintenance and preservation, and in
the near future it is to be turned into a Museum for Islamic Studies.
Satun National Museum or 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.
Khao
Phaya Wang ( Phaya Wang Hill )
Location: Amphoe Muang
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.
Location: Amphoe Muang
These places are located
at the estuary of Satun Bay and can be reached by boarding a boat
at Koh Nok Customs Office or at a pier behind Satun Central Market,
or by driving for a distance of 7 kilometers from Che Bilang intersection.
Laem Tanyong Po is a promontory jutting into the Andaman Sea. Tourists
will be fascinated by the fishermen's village, a powdery, white
sand beach fringed with a large area of coconut grove.
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
Located in Tambon Nam Phud,
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.
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
This island is
only about 2 kilometers from Pak Bara Pier. There are many beautiful
beaches on the island, of which the most intriguing is Hat Ka Sing.
The serene atmosphere, the clean fine sand on the stretch of beach,
rocks of magnificent shapes, and the simple and friendly way of
life of the fishermen's community, all make a visit to the island
a memorable one. To get to the island, take a long tail boat from
Pak Bara Pier.
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
It's located at Village No. 10, Tambon
Nam Phood, Amphoe La-ngu. Tham Satta Khuha is a large limestone
cave with exotic stalagmites and stalactites. The cave ceilings
are nestled with a large number of bats. A stream winds through
the passage of the cave, an ideal site for spelunkers to canoe along
the stream. The cave is located in the Khao Banthad's Wildlife Conservation
Area.
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
Hat Pak Bara is located
in Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe La-ngu. The pristine beach runs along
the 4-kilometer road from La-ngu to Pak Bara Pier. The casuarina
trees on both the sides of the road make the ride pleasant and memorable.
Hat Pak Bara is suitable for short time excursionists who seek privacy
and tranquility or want to go on a picnic or for group tourists
who want to camp out on the beach. The charms of Hat Pak Bara lie
not in the sparkling waves or colorful seashells on the sand, but
in the numerous picturesque inlands which form a panoramic view
from the shore. The grayish profile of Langkawi and Tarutao Islands
which contrasts the blue horizon adds a precious asset to Pak Bara's
tranquility. Those who have some knowledge of the history of Tarutao
are able to appreciate the melancholy and loneliness suffered by
those who were detained on the island and those who awaited the
return of their loved ones. In those times, Tarutao, surrounded
by the impregnable natural fortress of deep sea, was too far a distance
to make a getaway. The only crowded scene can be experienced at
Pak Bara Pier at the end of La-ngu -Pak Bara road, where there are
regular boat services for tourists to various islands. The boats
are of private ownership, Tarutao National Park, and deep sea fishing
boats, berthed on the shore and at the pier for transhipment of
goods.
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
Mu 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. For more information, please contact Tel: 0 2562 0760 or www.dnp.go.th
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
Hat Rawai is part of Phetra
Islands National Park. It is located at Village No. 2 and 4, Tambon
Khon Khlan, Amphoe Thung Wa, 26 kilometers from the district office.
To get there, drive along La - ngu - Thung Wa road; take a turn
at the intersection at Baan Wangtong, Village No. 4, Tambon Nathon
; take another turn at the intersection that leads to Ban Sila.
The beach was once accessible by motorcycle only but now it can
be reached by car. Hat Rawai is approximately 3,500 meters long.
To the north of the beach lies Khlong (canal) Wang Won and on the
west side Koh Sukon of Trang Province, can be seen. The beach is
lined with casuarina trees. It is recommended for camping.
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
Koh Khao Yai, part
of Petra Islands National Park, lies to the west of Pak Bara Pier.
Admired from afar, the shape of the island resembles a stone castle.
At one end of the island is a natural stone gate which juts into
the sea where a small boat can pass through. The area is where the
Satun Aquaculture Office is located. On the other side of the island
is a large U-shaped bay 700 meters wide. During the low tide, a
cluster of corals can be seen parallel with the shores. The waters
around the gulf are calm all year round; pearls are cultured here.
Tourists can also visit the pearl culture farms. Koh khao Yai can
be reached by various means of transportation; however, the most
convenient way is to take a boat from Pak Bara Pier.
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
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.
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
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.
Location: Amphoe La-Ngu
From Hatyai, visitors can use the
same modes of transportation and follow the same routes that go
to Tarutao. Boats can be boarded at Pak Bara Pier daily, leaving
at 14:00 hours and returning at 9:00 hours. One way ticket costs
Baht 110 per person. The trip takes one and a half-hour.
Facilities :
Food and lodging services are available on the island.
1. Moolone
Bungalows: Reservations can be made at Pak Bara Pier.
2. Pan
Sand Resort: Reservations can be made at Pak Bara Pier.
Accommodation
rates range between Bath 100-1,000 per unit/ night.
Location : Village No. 5, Amphoe
Khuan Don, 22 kilometers from the town of Satun by Satun-Hatyai
Highway No. 406. Duson Irrigation Dike Creates a large reservoir.
Further up the reservoir is the area flourished with the lush greenery,
steep slopes and caves, an ideal site for mountaineers climbing
for scenic views from atop the mountains.
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.
2 kilometers from Thalae
Ban National Park is a gateway to Malaysia. The complex consists
of Customs House and Immigration Office. Travellers wishing to proceed
to the State of Perlis of Malaysia can pass through here, and it
is not far from Padang Besar.
The ceilings of the cave are formed with exotic stalagmites and stalactites.
Along both banks of Puyu canal mangroves grow in abundance. Tham
Lod Puyu can be reached by boat from Tammalang Pier, which takes
about one hour or two hours for a round trip.
is approximately
6 kilometers from Thale Ban National Park or 14 kilometers from
Khuan Satore T-intersection and a further 300 meters off the main
road. The falls boast fabulous cascades and refreshing pools for
visitors to relax under the shades of the lush green trees and to
take a cool dip in the pools.
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