South Thailand / Yala's places of interest, transportation
Places of Interest
Wat Khuha Phimuk
This Wat, 8km (5mi) from the town of Yala, is commonly called Wat Na Tham by the locals. It is believed to have been constructed in 757 and is in the Srivisaya period. It has a big cave inside which a large ancient Reclining Buddha is enshrined.
Transportation
Bangkok - Yala
Trains going to or stopping at Yala depart from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station at 12:35 (arr 6:34), 14:00 (arr 7:43) and 16:00 (arr 11:00). Fares (excluding charges for rapid, express trains, aircon or sleeper) are 165 Baht for 3rd class, 346 Baht for 2nd class and 738 Baht for 1st class. The rail distance is 1,055km.
Buses from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal on Pinklao - Nakhon Chaisi Road (in Thonburi); 1,153km, non-aircon 201.50 Baht, 18:30; aircon 384 Baht, 19:10; VIP 565 Baht, 17:00
Yala - Bangkok
Three trains daily, coming from further south or starting in Yala, depart for Bangkok at 12:11 (arr 6:35), 13:00 (arr 7:05) and 15:05 (arr 10:00).
Betong
Betong is right at the Thai-Malaysian border, about 126km (79mi) from Yala.
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