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 The 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,
fishing boats with colourful painted designs called Ko Lae,
the symbol of Pattani, can be seen. |