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Guidebook > Provinces > Southern
> Yala
 Yala,
the southernmost province of Thailand, is located 1,084 kms. from Bangkok.
The southern rail line joins Bangkok and Yala before it continues to
Sungai Kolok and Malaysia. The population is Buddhist and Muslim. Its
main economy depends on rubber plant production. Although Yala does
not have any point bordered by the sea, its area abounds in perfect
forest and boasts a large number of tourist attractions.
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occupies an area of 4,521 square kilometres and is administratively
divided into 7 districts and 1 sub-district: Amphoe Muang Yala,
Amphoe Bannang Sata, Amphoe Betong, Amphoe Kebang, Amphoe Raman,
Amphoe Than To, Amphoe Yala, and King Amphoe Krong Pinang.
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Suan Khwan Muang This beautiful public park in the municipal
area comprises a ground for the doves cooing contest and
a large lagoon with a sandy beach imitating a seaside landscape.
Wat Khuha Phimuk Commonly called by the villagers as Wat
Na Tham, the temple is 7 kms. from the township area along
the road to Amphoe Yaha Alargee cave in the area enshrines
an ancient reclining Buddha image of Srivijaya style, which
is believed to have been constructed in 757 A.D.
Bang Lang Dam This huge dam in Tambon Ba Cho, Amphoe Bannang
Sata, is 58 kms. from Yala township on the Yala Betong route.
The dam, constructed as a project of the Pattani River Hydroelectric
plant, offers beautiful scenery of mountains and the lake.
Namtok Ku Long or Namtok Sukthalai This is a huge waterfall
with fine cascades. It is located in the forested area of
Amphoe Bannang Sata, about 50 kms. from Yala township via
the Yala-Betong Highway and 8 kms. along an access road.
There is a royal pavilion built in honour of the King's
Mother situated near the waterfall.
Namtok Than To Forest Park The main attraction of the park
is a 9-level waterfall surrounded by thick forest. It is
located at Km. 57-58 on the Yala-Betong route.
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Sakai
Tribal Village Another unique feature of Yala is the presence
of a "Sakai" aboriginal community. It is located
in Tambon Ban Hae. Amphoe Than To, 80 kms. from Yala on
the Yala-Betong route. The Sakai with dark skin tone, flat
face, flat nostrils and curly hair are now educated and
earn their living by growing rice and rubber.
Amphoe Betong
The southernmost borderland located about 126 kms. from
Yala township is famous among Thai and Malaysian tourists
for its misty mountain scenery and superb local dishes.
Its modernisation is equivalent to the province itself or
better than some certain province of Thailand. There is
a road linking Thailand and Malaysia to the Betong Checkpoint.
The biggest letter box in the world is seen in this town.
Hot Spring 13
kms. from the Betong market, it is a large hot springs with
mineral water which is good for the cures of skin diseases
and muscular pain.
Nomtok Inthason
Situated 3 kms. beyond the hot springs, this is a lovely
waterfall with a sandy basin among a shady forested area.
Piyamit Underground
Shelter This is an underground retreat built by the communist
guerrillas in 1976 on a wooded mountain. It is about 3 kms.
from Nomtok Inthson and now preserved as a historical site. |
Asian
Barred Ground Dove Festival Dove-lovers from all over Thailand,
as well as from other countries in the region like Singapore,
Malaysia,and Indonesia come to Yala for this event which is held
yearly in March. The highlight is a dove-cooing contest involving
more than 1,000 competitors. Young prize doves are on sale along
with local products. |
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of Thailand. Additional information from brochures produced locally
and notes made by Nattawud Daoruang and Richard Barrow. All photographs
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