Narathiwat Province
             Narathiwat is another southern most province of Thailand bordering on the Malaysian territory especially at Amphoe Sungai Ko-Lok which is an important junction where the Thai southern railroad ends and connected by another railway communcation through the border to Tumpad Station in Malaysia. Narathiwat is the province having beautiful natural sceneries of both the forests and the seaside resorts which are places of interest, being the land of gold mine located some 1,149 kms. south of Bangkok.
            Narathiwat is currently divided into 12 Amphoes, i.e., Muang, Rangae, Sungai Padi, Sungai Kolok, Ruso, Yi-ngo, Waeng, Bacho, Tak Bai, Si Sakhon, Sukhirin and Chanae occupying an overall area of 4,475.4 square kilometers, bordering on Pattani to the north, Kalantan State of Malaysia to the south, Yala to the east and the Indian Ocean to the west.

Tourist Attractions

Nam Tok Bacho This waterfall is located in the area of Amphoe Bacho at km. 73 of Pattani-Narathiwat Highway where there is an access road branching off on the right hand side with a short distance to Nam Tok Bacho Forest Park. The waterfall cascades from a very high cliff having a strong current, then, turned into a pleasant flowing stream through the forestry area. This is really one of the most beautiful waterfalls of the South.

Hat Narathat This beach is located near Narathiwat township area being a white sandpowdered beach along the coastline of the Pacific ocean. It is regarded a really beautiful beach of the South.

Bang Nara Fishery Village The scene of this area is of high coconut groves lined behind the beach. Households of the fisherment in this village are scatteredly dotted under the shady coconut groves and a vast number of fishing boats of all sizes can be seen in the bay.

Phra Buddha Thaksin Ming Mongkon This huge Sitting Buddha image was constructed on top of Khao Kong Hill, Tambon Lamphu, Amphoe Muang. The whole area occupies a space of 142 rai having threelevelled hilly landscape. The width of the lap of this Buddha image is 15 meters and the height from the base to the top of the finial is 24 meters decorated with gold-coloured mosaic tiles having Buddhistic beauty in compliance with the southern culture.

Siri Maha Maya Pagoda This pagoda is in the area of Khao Kong Buddhistic Park, having the bell shape, hollow inside, and the township area on the road to Tak Bai, being the royal residence when H.M. the King and his royal family makes an annual visit to the South.

200 Years Mosque or Vadinhusen Mosque It is located in Tambon Lubosawo, 4 kms. from Amphoe Bacho Administrative Office, on Narathiwat - Pattani Highway. The whole wood building mixed the Thai-China-Malay architecture. It is now reconstructed but still in the old from.

Khao Tanyoungmat The name of this hill is very beautiful located on the opposite side of the town, having beautiful scenery around the hill this convincing the inhabitants to spend their official holidays and weekend days there.

Amphoe Sungai Kolok This Amphoe is located some 60 kms. from the township area bordering on Malyasia at Rantau Panjang. It is the junction for people of the two countries where the malaysians do their shopping of consumer goods and enjoy seafood in Thai restaurants because of cheaper prices while the thai tourists make their trip through the border to shop some unusual particulars at Rantau Panjang town.

Nam Tok Chat Warin Forest Park This park is located in the area of Tambon To Deng, Amphoe Sungai Padi, 3 kms. from To Deng Railway Station. The waterfall, Nam Tok Chat Warin originates from Bukit Nawae Mountain cascading down as a seven-levelled waterfall having a rest pavillion on the lowest level.

KORLAE BOAT RACING

NARATHIWAT PRODUCE FESTIVAL September 25
Staged at the Bangnara River, the festival features boat racing and dove cooing contests, and the sale of Narathiwat produce, including longans, bulrush (Genus Scirpus) products and other local handicrafts.