South Thailand / Satun
SATUN
Satun, just some 20km (13mi) from the Malaysian border, is the capital of Satun Province, 973km (608mi) from Bangkok and with an area of 2,478sqkm (957sqmi) one of the smallest provinces in southern Thailand. It’s one of four Southern provinces where 80 percent of Thai Muslims live. Accordingly, pork is difficult to find, in the town as well as the whole province.
The province is mountainous with a coastal plain and encompasses more than 60 offshore islands. Politically, it is divided into the five districts Muang (the town of Satun), Khuan Kalong, La Ngu, Thung Wa and Khuan Don and the Tha Phae sub-district.
Accommodation
Lianthong;
4-6 Samanta Prasit Rd,
Tel 71-1036
25 rooms, sgl/dbl 100-180 (f)
Satun Thani;
90 Satun Thani Rd,
Tel 71-1010
50 rooms, sgl/dbl 100-200 (f, ac)
Sinda;
11 Wiset-Mayura Rd
Tel 71-1115, 71-1462 to 3, 71-1212
60 rooms, sgl/dbl 120-300 (f, ac)
Suksawad;
Tambon Phiman
15 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-100 (f)
Thai Niyom;
52 Buri Wanit Rd,
Tel 71-1812
15 rooms, sgl/dbl 80-160 (f)
Udomsuk;
201 Hatthakam-Suksa Rd
Tel 71-1006;
33 rooms, sgl/dbl 80-160 (f)
Wang Mai;
43 Satun Thani Rd
Tel 71-1607 to 8, 71-1891;
108 rooms, sgl/dbl 27-0-459 (ac)
Places of Interest
Khao To Ya Kong
Despite its Chinese name, the spirit housed in a shrine on a hill near the building of the provincial administration is Moslem. Many people regularly go to pay homage. Offerings of pork are prohibited as a Moslem spirit does not like pork.
Panar Waterfall
The water at these falls near the town of Satun drops through 10 levels, and the place is surrounded by pleasant forests.
Thale Ban Marine National Park
The sleepy lagoon, 19km (12mi) on Highway 406 from Satun, then another 20km (13mi) after a right turn into Highway 4184, is surrounded by a beautiful countryside. Bungalow-type accommodation is available.
9 rooms, sgl/dbl 500-800
Bkk Resv Tel 579-0529, 579-4842
Transportation
Bangkok - Satun
Buses from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal on Pinklao - Nakhon Chaisi Road (in Thonburi); 1,065km, non-aircon 184 Baht, 19:30; aircon 355 Baht, 18:30
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