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| Located
in the deep South on the border with Malaysia, Narathiwat
is predominantly Muslim and dependent on cross-border
trade. The rail line ends at Sungai Golok, 1,215 kms from
Bangkok, which is an important border crossing. |
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| When
His Majesty the King traditionally visits in September,
it is a time of great festivity, handicraft fairs, dove
cooing contests, and celebrations for fishermen. The Bang
Nara River, which flows by the town, is the setting for
Korlae (southern-style) boat racing. |
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| A
little north of the town, the beaches are undisturbed,
apart from a few small hotels, seafood restaurants and
prawn farms, while Manao Bay, next to the palace, is a
Popular spot. |
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Away
from the coast, the province is quite mountainous. BudoSungai
Padi Mountains National Park is home to the towering Bacho
waterfall, a temple built during the reign of King Rama
V and paths for trekking and tours.
Pa Phru To Daeng, the biggest peat swamp forest in Thailand,
houses a large variety of flora and fauna. |
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