welcome to narathiwat
Located approximately some 1,149 km 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. Narathiwat
History
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".

Borders
» North : Pattani and Gulf of Thailand
» South : Malaysia
» East : Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia
» West : Yala and Gulf of Thailand
Distances
Distances to Other Provinces
Pattani 92 km
Yala 128 km

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
Yi-ngo 18 km
Ra-ngae 24 km
Bacho 28 km
Cho Ai Rong 31 km
Tak Bai 33 km
Chanae 47 km
Ruso 48 km
Su-ngai Padi 49 km
Su-ngai Kolok 63 km
Srisakorn 64 km
Waeng 83 km
Sukhirin 112 km
By Car
Narathiwat is located 1,149 km from Bangkok by car: Take Highway No. 4 through Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) and Chumphon Provinces and then Highway No. 41 through Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Hat Yai Provinces. From Hat Yai, Highway No. 42 leads to Pattani and Narathiwat Provinces.
By Bus
The Transport Co., Ltd. operates daily bus services between Bangkok-Narathiwat and Bangkok-Su-ngai Kolok.
For more information, call tel. 0 2435 1199-200; Narathiwat Bus Terminal tel. 0 7351 1845 and Su-ngai Kolok Bus Terminal tel. 0 7361 2045 or visit www.transport.co.th
Check out bus timetables

From Narathiwat: Buses to Bangkok leave from 2 separate small terminals on Suriyapradit Road, close to the police stations. They depart 4 times a day. Buses to Phuket Province via Pattani, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Trang, Krabi and Phang-nga Provinces leave 3 times a day.

There are also minivans that connect Narathiwat and Hat Yai Province for 120 bahts, Pattani Province, Su-ngai Kolok District and Yala Province. They leave from different stops around the city.

By Train
The State Railway of Thailand has a daily express and rapid Bangkok-Tanyongmat (Narathiwat)-Su-ngai Kolok service, departing from the Hua Lamphong Railway Station at 00.25 pm. and 02.45 pm. For more information, call tel. 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020; Su-ngai Kolok station tel. 0 7361 1162, 0 7361 4060 or visit www.srt.motc.go.th The train station is located approximately 20 km west of town, which is accessible via Songthaew.
Check out train timetables
By Plane
Thai Airways International has 2 weekly flights connecting Phuket with Narathiwat. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000; Narathiwat office, tel. 0 7351 1161, 0 7351 3090, or visit their website at www.thaiairways.com Specialities Festival & Longkong Fruit Fair
When : September
Location : Sala Prachakom

Staged each September in the provincial capital, this festival coincides with Korlae boat races between local crews.
Tomoh Chinese Goddess Fair
When : the end of April and the beginning of May
Location : Su-ngai Kolok Municipality

Staged in Su-ngai Kolok, usually during  late April, this features dragon and lion dances, revelry and religious processions

Specialities Festival & Longkong Fruit FairTomoh Chinese Goddess Fair
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