Siri Maya Pagoda
Location : Amphoe Mueang
The bell-shaped
pagoda is situated on the hill adjacent to the Khao Kong Buddhist Park.
Small pagodas housing Phra Phrom images were built above all four doorways
and the holy relics of Lord Buddha are enshrined at the very top of the
pagoda. A convocation hall, with the outer walls decorated with carved,
terracotta tiles is located on a nearby hill behind which is a figure of
an elephant kneeling to present a lotus. In addition, the buildings awning
portrays a warrior and an angel holding a jug. Local residents built the
pagoda as a dedication to Her Majesty the Queen.
Location : Amphoe Mueang
The mosque
is located at Ban Bang Nara, just before Narathat Beach. This mosque, which
is the provinces second central mosque built in 1981, is a religious site
highly revered by Thai Muslims. This 3-story Arabian-style building with
a large dome on top has the main convention hall on the ground floor and
the prayer rooms on the top 2 floors. In addition, there is a high tower
that is used to call Muslims to prayer.
Location : Amphoe Mueang
Located in Wat Khaokong, 6 km from town on the Narathiwat-Rangae
Road, This large seated Buddha image is covered with golden mosaic tiles,
is 24 metres high and measures some 17 metres from knee to knee.
Location : Amphoe BachoSituated
in Bacho District, the mosque is usually dubbed the 200-year mosque or 300-year
mosque by the locals. It is believed that Haji Saihu, a religious teacher
ordered a builder named Sae-ma to build the mosque in 1769.
Next to the mosque is a Muslim graveyard. Rocks decorating the grave
of deceased males will be round, while those for females would be half buried,
with only half of the rock visible above ground.
Location : Amphoe Bacho
Located in Bacho District, off the Bacho-Raman highway, the temple is well
known in as much as the body of the former abbot, Luang Pho Daeng, who died
in 1979, has not declined.
The abbot's corpse is an object of local reverence.
Location : Amphoe Tak BaiIn
1873, Phra Khru Ophat Phutthakhun established the temple and requested land
from Phraya Kelantan for its construction. At that time, Tak Bai was still
a part of Kelantan in Malaysia. This Buddhist temple, which played an important
role in the secession of land between Siam and Malaya (then a colony of
the United Kingdom) during the reign of King Rama V in 1909, is located
in a predominantly Muslim community. The Thai side raised the fact that
since this is a Buddhist temple, it should remain with Thailand. The British
relented and agreed to use the Klok River (Tak Bai River) that flows through
Tak Bai as the boundary. Therefore, the temple is also called Wat Phithak
Phaen Din Thai or the temple that protects Thai sovereignty.
From the town, take Highway No. 4985 (Narathiwat-Tak Bai) until the Tak
Bai District Market intersection, turn left and proceed for another 100
meters to the temple entrance.
Location : Amphoe Su-ngai Kolok
The shrine is located in Soi Phuthon, Charoen
Khet Road. Originally housed at Ban Tomo in Amphoe Su Khirin, villagers
transferred Chao Mae Tomo to Su-ngai Kolok District. The goddess is highly
revered by the local residents and residents of nearby provinces, as well
as Chinese Malaysians. Every year, a festival is held at the shrine on the
23rd day of the third month of the Chinese calendar (around April). Activities
undertaken include a procession, lion parade, a fancy acrobatic stilts procession,
a long drum procession, and walking over hot coal.
Location : Amphoe Tak Bai
This Palace is on Tanyongmat Mountain, Tambon Kaluwo Nua, on the coast near
Manao Bay. It is 8 km from town on Highway No. 4084 (Narathiwat-Tak
Bai). Situated on an area of 480,000 square metres at the summit of the
Tan Yong Mut Mountain, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej commissioned
its construction in 1973 as his royal summer residence. The compound is
comprised of throne halls decorated with an assortment of trees which provide
a good shade for the whole area. A craft center providing training on pottery
and ceramics, as well as selling products is also located nearby. When the
royal family is not in residence, the grounds are open daily for public
viewing between 08.30 am. - 04.30 pm. The Royal Family normally resides
here between October and December. The garden provides a great view of the
adjacent beach and contains an aviary. To visit the Palace, take a bus that
goes to Amphoe Tak Bai and get off in front of the palace.
Location : Amphoe Waeng
This museum
is located 11 km from Waeng District office in Ban Su-Kae village.
The museum collection includes antique artifacts excavated in the area such
as Malay style knives (kris) and pottery. A great many of the items are
at least 1,000 years old.
Location : Amphoe Tak BaiThis
checkpoint is at Ban Taba, Tambon Chehe, approximately 3 km from
the district. The checkpoint is another trading post between Thailand and
Malaysia apart from the Su-ngai Kolok checkpoint. Crossing over is possible
by long-tail boats or by ferry (different landings). Boats leave every 15
minutes and operate between 06.30 am. - 05.15 pm.
Location : Amphoe Su-ngai Kolok
The largest border trading area in the province, the checkpoint opens between
05.00 am. - 09.00 pm. Cross-border traffic is via a bridge common between
Thailand and Malaysia. Thais like to cross to Rantu Panyang to buy electrical
goods and snacks while Malays come over to shop for food and fruits.
Location : Amphoe MueangLocated
at Mu 1, Tambon Kaluwo Nua, the 4-km beach connects with the eastern
coast of Pattani Province. Divided into several segments by its rocky terrain,
Hat Ao Manao borders on Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace to the south. The beach
is an ideal place for relaxation with its arboretum and row of pines. In
addition, there is a beach forest study trail for nature enthusiasts. Native
plants such as Chak Thale, Manao Phi and Toei Thale (appearance similar
to a pineapple) can be found in the area. Private accommodations nearby
are available for overnight stays. The beach is situated approximately 3
km from town along the Narathiwat - Tak Bai route (Highway No. 4084).
Location : Amphoe MueangThe Park
occupies an area of 142 rais (56.8 acres) in Tambon Lamphu, about 9 km
from town on the Narathiwat-Rangae route (Highway No. 4055). The main attraction
in Wat Khao Kong is a graceful southern Buddha image, the golden Phra Phuttha
Thaksin Ming Mongkhon, which is seated in the lotus position. The construction
of the steel-reinforced concrete image that was decorated with gold mosaics
started in 1966 and was completed in 1969. This mountaintop Buddha image,
which is considered to be the most beautiful and largest (17 metres wide
and 24 metres high) outdoor Buddha image in southern Thailand, is decorated
in the South Indian style.
Location : Amphoe BachoThe park
is part of the Sankala Khiri Mountain Range that serves as a natural border
between Thailand and Malaysia. The area was once mostly inhabited by guerrillas,
therefore, few people could get in to admire the natural beauty of the virgin
jungle. It was only with the establishment of the Pacho Waterfall Park (later
known as Budo-Su-ngai Padi National Park) in 1974 by the Royal Forest Department
that the situation had changed. The park occupies an area of 294 sq km
and extends into parts of Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani Provinces.
Location : Amphoe WaengA not-to-be-missed
attraction for nature lovers, Hala-Bala is one of Thailands more recent
conservation areas. Officially established in 1996, the reserve is located
near the Thai-Malaysian border. Covering an area of approximately 433.16
sq km, it extends over Sankala Khiri Mountain Range and the
deep forests of Hala and Bala Forests that are not connected to each other.
Although they are a part of the same reserve, Hala Forest is in Amphoe Betong
in Yala Province and Amphoe Chanae in Narathiwat Province while Bala Forest,
the only part that is open to the public, spans Amphoe Waeng and Amphoe
Su Khirin in Narathiwat.
Naratat Beach
Location : Amphoe Mueang
This white-powdered sandy beach stretching for 5 km is located near
the estuary of the Bang Nara River, where the annual Korlae boat races are
held. The beach is naturally decorated with dense pine trees, which provide
a tranquil shady area suitable for pitching tents. Several beachside restaurants
serving southern-style cuisine and accommodation facilities are provided.
The view from the beach is impressive, as there is a backdrop of fishing
villages extending along the river and the bay is full of Korlae fishing
boats.
Visitors please note that on Fridays, villagers go to prayers and take
the day off. Therefore, it may not be convenient to buy things on Friday.The
village is located at Tambon Khok Tian, around 16 km from the town
on Highway No. 4136 (Narathiwat-Ban Thon).
Location : Amphoe Mueang
Located at Mu 1, Tambon Kaluwo Nua, the 4-km beach connects with
the eastern coast of Pattani Province. Divided into several segments by
its rocky terrain, Hat Ao Manao borders on Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace to
the south. The beach is an ideal place for relaxation with its arboretum
and row of pines. In addition, there is a beach forest study trail for nature
enthusiasts. Native plants such as Chak Thale, Manao Phi and Toei Thale
(appearance similar to a pineapple) can be found in the area. Private accommodations
nearby are available for overnight stays. The beach is situated approximately
3 km from town along the Narathiwat - Tak Bai route (Highway No.
4084).
Location : Amphoe Bacho
This 60 metre-high waterfall is the most beautiful cascade in Narathiwat
province. It is located 1 kilometre from Bacho District, or some 26 km
north of the provincial on the Narathiwat-Pattani road (Highway 42 ). A
turning at km 73 leads to the waterfall, some 2 km distance.
Accommodation facilities are available.
Location : Amphoe Su-ngai Padi
Chat Warin Waterfall is at Tambon To Teng, not too far from town. Take Highway
No. 4056 to Su-ngai Padi Hospital, then turn left for 6 km The entrance
is a good asphalt road in Budo-Su-ngai Padi National Park. This is a
medium-sized waterfall that has a year-round water supply and is shady by the many trees
in the area.
Location : Amphoe Su-ngai Kolok
Located some 19 km from Sungai - Kolok on the road to Tak Bai, this
more than 80,000 acre area is Thailand's largest remaining swamp forest.
The area is still rich in flora an fauna. The Sirindhorn Peat Swap Forest
is one of a number of peat swamp forests that are remaining in Thailand.
There are many species of amazing living organisms in this forest, which
has has a strong influence on scientists of various branches of science
to come to study and carry out research work. More than 400 varieties of
trees, plants and vegetation indigenous to the area, and more than 200 mammal
and bird species, including panthers, seven-coloured squirrels, Singaporean
rats, Malaysian red-cheeked flying squirrels and red-tailed magpie robins.
Location : Amphoe Waeng
The waterfall
is actually a stream that comes down from a forest at a higher altitude.
The falls feature a wide rock plateau which is suitable for relaxation.
Another attraction is the Southern Forest Flowers and Decorative Plants
Survey and Collection Project under the Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn. The project has more than 200 plant species that are grouped
according to their natural habitat. Signs provide plant names and useful
information. Plants here are both interesting in terms of local botany and
breeding to be developed as decorative and economic plants. The project
is open from 08.30 am. - 04.00 pm. The waterfall is located approximately
7 km from Amphoe Waeng on Highway No. 4057. Turn left onto Phua
Khwam Man Khong Road and proceed for around 8 km, then drive another
300 metres to the waterfall.
Location : Amphoe Mueang
A traditional
Thai Muslim fishing village, Ban Thon is located approximately 16 km
from the city. The village is a well-known center for production of real
and miniature Korlae boats, which is considered to be an exquisite form
of local art.
Location : Amphoe MueangThis
is not an ordinary village, but is an old community established when the
province was known as Bang Nara village. At present, the village is a major
Batik production center with distinctive, traditionally made fabrics that
have beautiful designs and fascinating colors. They are multi-purpose fabrics
that are very popular among both local residents and tourists.
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