Satun
is a small province, one the Southern Four Provinces where there are 80
percent of Thai Islamic population. It is very difficult ot look for a
pork dish, famous about its Ko Tarutao, the territory of pirates, beautiful
Ko Adang-Rawi. Satun is located, some 973 kms. from Bangkok on the west
coast of the Malayan Peninsula facing the Indian Ocean, occupying an area
of 2,478 square kilometers.
It borders on Trang, Phattalung and Songkhla to the north; Perlis state of Malaysia to the south, Perlis State and Songkhla to the east and the Indian Ocean to the west. The area is of mountainous having the basing in the coastal area and there are more than 60 off-shore islands. It is administratively divided into 5 Amphoes and one King Amphoe, i.e., Muang, Khuan Ka Long, Langu, Thung Wa, Khuan Don and King Amphoe Tha Phae.
Tourist Attractions
Tarutao National Park It is located about 31 kms. from Pak Bara Wharf, Amphoe Langu. It used to be the prison for long term punishment and politcal prisoners. Ko Tarutao is situated nearby Langkavi Island of Malaysia and surrounded by several small islands. Its beauty is of real natural beauties enriched with natural resources such as forests, sea animals, wild animals, etc. Ko Tarutao is the first marine national park of Thailand. Accommodations are available by calling National Park Division Tel. 579-4842, 579-0529.
Mu Ko Adang-Rawi These islands are stuated 16 kms. west of Ko Tarutao being famous about sea turtle eggs, residential area of Chao Le the sea gypsy having several neighbouring islands such as Ko Li Pe where beautiful undersea nature can be seen, Chao Le community with a school; Ko Hin Ngam where very beautiful unusual looking rocks are seen, Ko Rawi which is a big island having a long beautiful white sand beach, Chao Le inhabitants and collection of valuable sea materials such as mother of pearl, sea leech, etc. Accommodations in the from of Tents and Bungalows are available by calling National Park Division Tel: 579-0529, 579-4842.
Khao To Ya Kong This small hill is situated nearby the City Hall. Despite its Chinese name, the spirit housed there is of Moslem having a lot of people going to pay their homages regularly. Porkdish is prohibited to be offered to the shrine because a Moslem spirit does not like pork. The hill has a cliff with a cave and above the cave is the shrine of such Moslem spirit.
Thale Ban National Park This is located in the area of Tambon Khuan Sato, Amphoe Muang having an outlook as a lagoon surrounded by mountains. There are a lot of fishes in the lagoon where the surrounding nature is beautiful. Accommodations are available here as well, by calling National Park Division Tel: 579-0529, 579-4842.
Nam Tok Panan This waterfall is located in the area of Tambon Thungnui, Amphoe Maung having 10 levels surrounded by a pleasant forestry area suitable for sightseeing.
Mu Ko Phetra National Park This national park is in the area of Satun and Trang, comprises many islands as ; Ko Phetra a junk-shape island, Ko Khao Yai, Ko Lalobaen , Ko Lidi, Ko Bulon, Ko Laoling andKo Perama. The national park area covered along the coastline from Amphoe Langu to Amphoe Thung Wa. The office of the national park is located on the route to Pakbara Wharf, between Km. 55-56, 8 km. from Amphoe Langu and 58 kms. from Satun township. Boat trips to the islands around the national park area are available here.