Hat Narathat
This long sand beach lined with pine trees is located near
the town. It is regarded as a really beautiful beach of
Narathiwat and is suitable for swimming.
Mu Ban Yakang
This old village is where unique and famous batik, cloth
printed with exotic patterns, is made. It is located about
4 kms. from the town on the road to Amphoe Rangae.
Phra Buddha Thaksin Ming Mongkhon This is a huge sitting Buddha image on the top of a
hill in the area of Wat Khao Thong 6 kms from town
along the Narathiwat Rangae route. The image, covered with
gold-coloured mosaic tiles represents Buddhistic beauty
in compliance with the southern culture. The width measuring
the lap of the image is 15 metres and the height from the
base to the finial is 24 metres and the height from the
base to the finial is 24 metres. Within the hilly landscape
of the temple, there is also a bell-shape pagoda Phra Chedi
Siri Masa Maya which enshrines the sacred Lord Buddha's
relics. The pagoda has been constructed, with the loyalty
of the Narathiwat people, as dedication to Her Majesty the
Queen.
Hat Ao Manao
This is a scenic beach lined with pine trees, located 3
kms. from town on the route to Amphoe Tak Bai. The beach
stretches to the Bang Nara River and is adjacent to the
Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace.
Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace Located on the eastern foot of Khao Tanyong, 8 kms.
from town on the route to Amphoe Tak Bai, the palace is
a royal residence when H.M. the King and his royal family
make an annual visit to the South.
Mu Ban Thon
16 kms. from town along the Narathiwat-Ban Thon route, this
is a Thai-Muslim fishing village noted for Ko Lae boat,
a fine craft made of bulrush and screw pine, and Nam Bu
Du (tasty liquid resulting from fermenting fish with salt
at a certain period) and fish crisp.
300-Year Mosque
or Vadialhusen Mosque This is located at Ban Talomano,Tambon
Lubosawo, 25 kms. north of Narathiwat or 4 kms. from Amphoe
Bacho on Highway No. 42. The whole wood building of the
Thai-Chinese-Malay architecture is still seen in its old
form although it has been reconstructed.
Budo-Sungai Padi Mountains National
Park The park can be reached
by travelling 28 kms. along Highway No. 42 to Amphoe Bacho
and taking an access road for another 2 kms. Attractions
in the park include:
Namtok Ba Cho
This is the most renowned waterfall of Narathiwat. The falls
pour down a large cliff in the west of Khao Nam Khang, a
mountain of the Budo Ranges.
Namtok Chatwarin
The beautiful waterfall in Tambon To Deng, Amphoe Sungai
Padi, is 3 kms. from To Deng Railway Station. The waterfall
originates form the Bukit Navae Mountain and flows through
seven cascades. There is a rest pavilion on the lowest level.
Wat Chonlathara Singhe This important and beautiful temple of Amphoe Tak Bai
is located by the Tak Bai River. Built during the reign
of King Rama V, the temple houses fine mural paintings created
by a monk painter from Songkhla, and a traditional sermon
hall representing a mixed artistic style of the South and
Chinese architecture. In the old chapel at the black of
the compound, there is a sculpture of the 4-hand God Vishnu,
ceramic ware of the Sung Dynasty of China and a reclining
Buddha image. |
Ko Yao
This small island connected with the mainland by a bridge
across the Tak Bai River is located 3 kms. from Amphoe Tak
BaI. On the island, there is a fishing village, coconut
plantations, and white sandy beaches.
Dan Taba
This is Amphoe Tak Bai's checkpoint, located 5 kms. from
the District Office. It is bordered by the Tak Bai River
which forms a boundary between Thailand and Malaysia. Travelling
between the two countries is possible by motor raft crossing
the river.
Amphoe Sungai Kolok This is a famous border town located some 60 kms. from
Narathiwat. It is the junction where Malaysians do their
shopping of consumer goods and enjoy cheap seafood in Thai
restaurants while Thai tourists make their trip through
the border to shop for some unusual items at Rantau Panjang,
Malaysia.
San Chao Mae To Mo
The shrine of Chao Mae To Mo or a Chinese goddess is located
on Charoen Khet Road, Amphoe Sungai Kolok. The goddess is
revered by the local people in adjacent provinces and the
Chinese in Malaysia. An annual fair is held on the 23rd
of the third Chinese mouth. The activities include fascinating
procession of the goddess, lion, tomtom, and fire wading.
Phru To Deang or Pa Phru Sirindhorn It is the biggest peat swamp forest in Thailand, located
in the area of 3 districts, Amphoe Tak Bai, Amphoe Sungai
Padi and Amphoe Songai Kolok. To get there, travel along
the Sungai Kolok - Tak Bai Route, turn left at km. 5 (Chawananan
intersection) before going on further for 3 kms., and then
turn left again for another 2 kms, this forest is abundant
in flora and fauna. Visitors may have an opportunity to
explore the forest along a 2 km. nature trail which starts
from the Sirindhorn Nature Study Centre.
Namtok Si Po Forest Park This is located in the area of Amphoe Rangae, about
8 kms. from the Tanyoungmat Railway Station along Route
No. 4055. A small waterfall is situated among shady surroundings.
At the lower end of the waterfall lies a large scale stone
basin. The park area is filled with various flowering plants
and fruit trees including Si Po longan, the famous fruit
of Narathiwat.
Lo Chut Local Museum This is located at Ban Sukae, Tambon Lo Chut, 11 kms.
away from Amphoe Waeng. Artifacts of not less than 1,000
years old such as bowls, pots, and knives have been collected
in the local museum.
Pa Bala
An extensive forest area near the Thai-Malaysian border,
declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1996, is located some 40
kms. south of Sungai Kolok via Route Nos. 4057 and 4062.
It is rich in rare flora and fauna and contains a beautiful
waterfall namely Namtok Sirindhorn. Visitors may take a
one-day trip from Sungai Kolok to explore some parts of
the forest which are open for nature study. Prior approval
is necessary from the Headquarter of Bala-Hala Wildlife
Sanctuary, P.O. Box 3, Amphoe Waeng Narathiwat Province. |