Сатун, Таиланд
Introduction:
Satun is a province in the South of Thailand that borders
Malaysia. Situated on the west coast in the vicinity of the
Straits of Malacca in the Indian Ocean. Satun is about 973
kilometers from Bangkok. Its total area of 2,478.98 square
kilometers also encompasses 105 islands. The mainland's
shoreline extends 144.80 kilometers in length.
Prior to A.D. 1813, Satun was a district of Kedah, known as
Mukim Setul, meaning "the district of santol tree" Historical ,
Satun had a strong link with Kedah until A.D. 1909, under the
Anglo-Siamese Agreement, when the Siamese government then agreed
to relinquish the states of Kedah, Kelantan, Tregganu, and
Perlis to Britain in exchange for the British's renunciation of
its Extra-territorial Rights in Siam (former of Thailand).
The consequence of the Anglo-Siamese Agreement shifted the
status of Satun from being part of Kedah to that of Phuket and
later in 1925 was under the jurisdiction of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
When democratic reform was be one of the provinces in the South.
Satun consists of six administrative districts (Amphoe) and one
sub district (King amphoe): Amphoe Muang Satun, La-ngu, Thun Wa,
Khuan Kalong, Khuan Don, Tha Phae; and King Amphoe Manang.
The unique bi-cultural characteristics of the people in Satun
reflect social harmony among the people of two faiths: Buddhists
and Muslims. In addition, Satun also hosts the cultures of an
indigenous group called Chao Le (Orak Lawoi, Orang Laut or Sea
Gypsies) or an official label of Thai Mai (recently naturalized
Thai) whose settlements can be found on Lipeh Islands, Tambon Ko
Sarai, Amphoe Muang Satun; and on Bulone Island. These people
observe distinctively different cultures and traditions from
those of the local people.
Boundary:
Satun is the southernmost province of Thailand on the west coast
bordering Malaysia and other Amphoes and province as follows:
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North |
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borders Amphoe Rattapoom of Songkhla, Amphoe Pa bon of
Phattalung and Amphoe Pa Lian of Trang. |
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Eastt |
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borders Amphoe Sadao of Songkhla and Perlis of Malaysia. |
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Southh |
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borders Perlis of Malaysia. |
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Westt |
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borders Andaman Sea of India Ocean. |
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Distance from Amphoe Muang Satun
to other Amphoes (districts): |
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La-ngu
Tha Phae
Khuan Don
Khuan Ka-long
Thung Wa
Manang Subdistrict |
50 kms.
28 kms.
20 kms.
29 kms.
76 kms.
65 kms. |
Attractions:
Tarutao National Park
Thailand's first national marine park established in 1974
consists of some 50 islands to the west of Satun. Major
attractions in the park are as follows:
Ko Tarutao the biggest island in the park
where the park office is situated, used to be a prison for
long-term punishment and political prisoners. The island
contains several bays including Ao Phante Malaka with a
hilltop viewpoint; Ao Mo Lae and Ao Son. The ruined prisons
are found at Ao Talo Udang and Ao Talowao.
Ko Adang and Ko Rawi situated 40
kms. west of Ko Tarutao are famous for beautiful beaches.
There are several neighbouring islands such as Ko Li Pe
where a sea gypsy village and coral reefs can be seen, Ko
Hin Ngam which is full of shiny black pebbles along its
beaches, and Ko Khai a small island with a natural stone
arch.
Fascinating divine areas abound around
Laem Chabang, Ko Khai and Hai Ngam. Boats depart form
Pak Bara pier (60 kms. northwest of Satun) to Ko Tarutao
daily during November to May. Contact the national park
office (Tel. (074) 729002) in advance for accommodation on
Ko Tarutao and Ko Adang.
Mu Ko Phetra National Park
The park is in the areas of two provinces: Satun and Trang.
It consists of a long coastline from Amphoe Langu to Amphoe
Thung Wa and several offshore islands such as Ko Phetra, Ko
Khao Yai, Ko Lalobaentae, and Ko Perama. Boats to these
islands are available from the Pak Bara Pier. Accommodation
is available at the park office (3 kms. before Pak Bara) and
on Ko Lidi. Private run bungalows are available on Ko Bulon.
Thale Ban National Park This is located
in the area of Amphoe Muang and Amphoe Khuan Don, having an
outlook as a picturesque lagoon surrounded by high
mountains. Attractions in the park include Namtok Rani, a
small waterfall near the park office: Namtok Yaroi, a medium
size waterfall located 7 kms. from Namtok Yaroi; Tham Lot
Puyu, an aquatic grotto which can be reached by boat from
Tammalang Pier, 9 kms. from town, and the Thai-Malaysian
Border, only 2 kms. from the office of the park.
To get to the national park, drive along
Highway No. 406 from town for 19 kms. and turn right to
Route No. 4184 for another 20 kms. Accommodation is
available.
Namtok Panan This waterfall in the area
of Tambon Thung Ka Long, consists of 10 levels and is
surround by a pleasant forested area.
How to get there:
By bus
The Transportation Company Limited provides daily services
both of non air-conditioned and air-conditioned buses,
leaving from the Southern Bus Terminals at the third
kilometer on Pinklao-Nakhonchaisi Road. Further
information can be acquired by calling 435-1199, 435-1200
By Train
Trains run daily from Bangkok to Hatyai. Visitors can take a
taxi, bus, van to Satun
Contact :
Bangkok Railway Station , Tel. (02) 223-7010,
223-7020, 225-0300
Ext. 5100-3.
By plane
Thai Airways International offers daily flights from Bangkok
to Hatyai. From Hatyai visitors can take a taxi, bus, van to
Satun. Flight reservations can be made at
Tel. (02)280-0060, 628-2000.
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