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Pattani is an east-coast province in the south, adjacent to the Gulf of Thailand, with the area of approximately 1,940 square kilometres. There are two major rivers: Tani and Sai Buri. Being a civilized town in the past, the present Pattani still maintains some ruined ancient town in Amphoe Yarang.

Due to its mountainous area and long seashore of about 170 kilometres, Pattani has been an important port and the centre of the administration, trading, and culture. There are several tourism resources of nature, historical ancient places, and traditional culture which have been the integration of Thai, Chinese and Islam.

Attractions:
Somdet Phra Si Nakharin Park
This is a public park located on the Ieft side of the Pattani Rive, Tambon Rusamilae, 1 km. from The township area.

Pattani Central Mosque
The most beautiful and Iargest mosque in Thailand where religious ceremonies are performed by Thai Muslims is located on the outskirts of Pattani on the Pattani-Yala Highway.

Kru Se Mosque
This ruined mosque of more than 200 years old is located 7 kms. from town on the Pattani-Narathiwat Highway. The remains are a rectangular building without a roof, surrounded by brick wall. Next to the mosque is the Shrine of Chao Mae Lim Ko Nieo constructed in the Chinese style.

Institute of Arts and Culture
Situated on the Prince of Songkhla University, Pattani Campus, the building collects various artifacts and art objects such as images of Buddha, votive table, coins and local handicrafts. It is open from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Pak Nam Pattani
The mouth of the Pattani River, where the Prince of Songkhla University is situated, is 3 kms. from the township area. There is a fishing village with thousands of coconut trees lined behind a beach.

Wat Chang Hai
This monastery of 300 years old is well-known to Buddhists for its beautiful buildings and the sacred tablets. Luang Pho Tuat, once an abbot of the temple, is generally respected by the people all over the country. This is Located 27 kms. from Pattani on the Khok Pho-Yala Road and can also be reached by rail.

The Wat Chang Hai Training Centre allows visitors to observe the Process of making famous crafts of the south including Batik cloths, wickerwork, artificial flowers made of flour dough, and replicas of Kolae boats.

Namtok Sai Khao National Park T
he park, located 38 kms. from Pattani, is accessible via a 6 km. access road branching off the Khok Pho-Yala route. There is a pleasant arboretum with a stream running from the falls through shrubs and bushes featuring a beautiful scenery.

Prasat Nang Phomhom Forest Park This is located in Tambon Pithen, Amphoe Thung Yang Daeng, 52 kms. from Pattani township. In the park, there is a small waterfall which is good to visit between November and December.

Pattani's Beaches
Pattani boasts many beautiful beaches along its eastern coast. These include Hat Khae Khae, Hat Panare, Hat Chalalai, Hat Ratcharak, in Amphoe Panare; Hat Patatimo or Hat Wasukri in Amphoe Sai Buri; Hat Talokapo and Laem Tachi in Amphoe Yaring. On some beaches where fishing villages are situated, fishi

Major Events:
Chao Mae Lim Ko Nieo Fair
This is celebrated yearly in February or March by the Chinese population. Cho Mae Lim Ko Nieo, a goddess believed to possess potent magic powers, is revered by the Chinese in Pattani and other provinces of the far south. This annual fair pays homage to her and features ascetics able to perform extraordinary feats of endurance, as well as a lively procession of devotees through the provincial capital.

How to get there:
Car
Pattani is about 1,055 kilometres from Bangkok. Visitors can use highway no.35 (Thon buri - Pak Tho) for about 90 kilometres, then turn left to highway no.4 to Chumphon for about 460 kilometres. After that, use highway no.41 or 42 pass Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pak-nam Thepa to Pattani. The total distance is around 505 kilometres.

Train
From Hua Lamphong Station, there are both express and rapid trains to Pattani (Khok Pho) Station everyday. For more details, contact Service Unit at Tel:1690, 0 2223 7010 and 0 2223 7020.

From Pattani Station, buses and taxis are available between Khok Pho and Amphoe Mueang which takes about 29 kilometres.

Bus
There are service of regular and air-conditioned buses of Transport Co., Ltd. The buses leave from the Southern Bus Terminal to Pattani. For more details, contact at Tel: 0 2435 1119 and 0 2434 5557-8.

Air
There is no direct flight to Pattani. Visitors need to travel to Hat Yai (Thai Airways International provided round-trip shuttle bus (Hat Yai-Pattani) twice daily free-of-charge for passengers who make the reservation in advance). Alternatively, visitors can use regular bus or taxi from Hat Yai to Pattani for about 104 kilometres and traveling time is approximately one hour and a half. Flight information can be requested at Tel: 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or at Pattani Office Tel: 0 7333 5938.

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