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Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park (สวนสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์) Located at Tambon Rusamilae, Amphoe Mueang, about one kilometre from town, this public park is on the left side of the Pattani River, next to the Songkhla Nakharin University. The Park is decorated with many flowers and a very beautiful landscape.

Kallayaniwatthana Institute of Arts and Culture (สถาบันวัฒนธรรมศึกษากัลยาณิวัฒนา) Located in Songkhla Nakharin University, Pattani Campus, the institute is divided into two sections:

1. Phra Thepyanmoli (พิพิธภัณฑ์พระเทพญาณโมลี) Museum displays the history, activities, and utensils of Phra Thepyanmoli. Besides, there are Buddha images, ancient materials, and Chinese, European and Thai pottery, souvenir coins, and bank notes, etc.
2. Khatichon Witthaya Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์คติชนวิทยา) displays the stories, case studies of the Muslim household in the Southern border provinces, local utensils, local arts and displays, ancient utensil materials in pre-historic and the beginning of community periods, history of the ancient town of Yarang, pottery, local beliefs and technology.

This centre is open on Mondays - Fridays during 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. except public holidays, free of charge. For groups or in case of guide needed, can contact in advance at the Education Service Unit, Kallayani Wattana Institute of Arts and Culture, Songkhla Nakharin University, Pattani Campus, Amphoe Mueang, Pattani Province 94000, Tel: 0 7331 3930 -50 ext. 1472, 1473, 1476 and 0 7333 1250, Fax: 0 7333 1250.

Pattani Central Mosque (มัสยิดกลางปัตตานี) Located on Yarang Road on Yarang - Pattani route in Pattani Mucipality, this is the most beautiful and largest mosques in Thailand. Built in 1954, the construction of this mosque took almost nine years. It is the centre for religious ceremonies to be performed by the Muslims in the South. The architecture is western, with similarity to theTaj Mahal of India. With the big dome in the centre, there are four surrounding small ones with two finerets. A big pond is in front of the mosque and inside is a large hall and two sided corridors.

City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมือง) Situated in Sak Seni ground of Banchama Rachutit School, just opposite to the City Hall, on the left bak of Pattani River, the shrine was constructed on 13 April 1951 when Phraya Rattana Phakdi was the Governor. This site is mostly worshipped by the Pattani people and visitors.

Krue Se Mosque (มัสยิดกรือเซะ) This mosque is on highway no.42 (Pattani - Narathiwat route) at Ban Krue Se, and is about 7 kilometres from the Pattani town. At present, this ancient venue is near Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Chinese Shrine. Both places had their legend of the relationship depending on the beliefs. This mosque has round pillars which is the middle-east arts style. The most important part is the dome’s roof which has never been finished. It has been assured that this mosque was built during the reign of King Naresuan the Great (1578 - 1593).

Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Graveyard (สุสานเจ้าแม่ลิ้มกอเหนี่ยว) Situated at Ban Krue Se, Tambon Tanyong Lulo, Amphoe Mueang on highway no.42 (Pattani - Narathiwat route), near Krue Se Mosque. As per the story from the legend, Lim Ko Niao, a Chinese girl came to Siam by ship to look for Lim To Khiam, her elder brother who had got married with Pattani Governor’s daughter and had changed his religion to Islam. However, she was not successful. Therefore, she hung herself on the cashew nut tree. Her brother buried her at this place. The Pattani people built the shrine to commemorate her and carved the tree where she hung herself in the shape of her figure.

Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Chinese Shrine or Leng Chu Kiang Shrine (ศาลเจ้าแม่ลิ้มกอเหนี่ยวหรือศาลเจ้าเล่งจูเกียง) The location of Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao sculpture and Chinese gods is on A No Ru road. On the day of the 3rd lunar month every year, there is the colorful procession carrying Chao Mae’s sculpture along several roads in town, walking on fire in front of the shrine, and swimming across the river near Dechanuchit Bridge. The city welcomes numerous worshippers every year.

Amphoe Yaring

Hat Talo-kapo Beach (หาดตะโละกาโปร์) This beach is about 18 kilometres from Pattani town. The way to get to the beach is to go along highway no.42 (Pattani - Narathiwat route, turn left at Amphoe Yaring, cross Yamu canal and pass the forest area and villages. With its long white sand, line of pines and coconut trees, this beach is one of the most popular ones in Pattani. There are many Kolae boats with their unique colorful characteristics of the southern fishermen. This beach is extended due to the current of sea move sand in. This venue is most suitable for relaxation and view watching.

Laem Ta Chi or Laem Pho (แหลมตาชี หรือ แหลมโพธิ์) This is another white-sand beach extended from Talo-kapo Beach. It has been the accumulation of sand spit into the Gulf of Thailand on the north. At the end of the beach is an open area with wider view, best for sight-seeing. There are two routes to Laem Ta Chi: by boat from the mouth of Pattani River to Laem Ta Chi which will take about more than an hour, or from the pier in Yaring, go along Yamu Canal, out of sea, to Laem Ta Chi. The most preferable way is by car, from Yaring, cross Yamu Canal for about 10 kilometre to the tip of Laem Ta Chi.

Dato Mosque (มัสยิดบ้านดาโต๊ะ) Located at Mu 4, Ban Dato, Tambon Laem Pho, it is about ten kilometres from Yaring District Hall on the same route to Talo-kapo Beach. This old Mosque is surrounded by Islamic community and graveyard, and has been renovated and is still used for religious ceremony.

Yaring Natural Study Centre (ศูนย์ศึกษาธรรมชาติป่าชายเลนยะหริ่ง) Located near Yamu Canal, opposite to Yaring District Hall, the centre is in Yaring National Forest, with the area of 500 Rai. There is a 1,250 metre wooden bridge as the walkway for natural study of the forest. Along the natural trail, there are several species of plants, rest area and a bird-watching tower with the height of 13 metres.

Besides, there are delightful boat trips for visitors of nature lovers. There are 3 canals: Bang Pu, Klang, and Kolae. Along both banks, visitors can experience the fertility of water animals, birds, local lifestyles . For more details, contact Pattani Forest Regional Office at Tel: 0 7334 9146 ext.4146.

Amphoe Panare

Hat Panare (หาดปะนาเระ) Situated about three kilometres from Panare town on the same route to Talo-kapo Beach, there are many households of fishermen, Kolae and boats along the beach.

Hat Chalalai (หาดชลาลัย) Situated about two kilometres far from District Hall on Pattani - Narathiwat route, the beach is highlighted by a large pond near the pine line, which is shaded for relaxation.

Hat Ma Ruat (หาดม��รวด) Located next to Chalalai Beach for about 2 kilometres, this beach is characterized by the amazing site of the aggregated small rock mountains overlapping each other. Visitors can use the long walkway to the top of the mountain.

Hat Ratcharak (หาดราชรักษ์) This beach is extended from Chalalai, Maruad, and Khae Khae Beaches. It is only one kiometre from Hat Maruad and is two kilometres before approaching Hat Khae Khae. Visitors can use the same route to Chalalai and Maruad Beaches. The large beach surrounded by rocks and hills is the most striking site for view watching.

Hat Khae Khae (หาดแฆแฆ) Situated 43 kilometres from Pattani. “Khae Khae” is a local Malay word (Yawee) which means “loud noise”. The beach is in Tambon Nam Bo and is 2 kilometres from Hat Ratcharak . With its large granite rocks along the coast, the beach looks quite different from the others and is naturally reputed as the most beautiful beaches in Panare.

Palas Market (ตลาดนัดปาลัส) Being approximately 30 kilometres from Pattani by highway no.42, the market can be visited in the morning of every Wednesday and Sunday. Also, this venue reflects the real rural lifestyle of the southern Thai Muslims whereby shoppers are clad in their local costumes and colorful batik head bands.

Amphoe Sai Buri

Hat Wasukri (หาดวาสุกรี) The beach is about 52 kilometres from Pattani and about 2 kilometres from Sai Buri. It is in Patatimo Village, TambonTaluban. Visitors can use the Pattani-Narathiwat route or use the route passing Hat Khae Khae to Sai Buri, or directly turn left at the junction to Sai Buri. The beach is parallel to the pine line. Bungalows are also available for service.

Ban Paseyawo (บ้านปะเสยะวอ) This is a well-known venue for Kolae Boat making. This kind of boat is for the fishermen in Pattani and Narathiwat. The highlighting characteristics of the Kolae is the narrowing head and tail, with unique color. Besides the real Kolae for fishery, there are also imitations made for souvenirs. The making of Kolae by the local people here has been accepted by its neatness which integrates arts between Thai and Muslims. Otherwise, Ban Paseyawo is also reputed as best in producing tasteful Budu southern sauce.

Amphoe Mayo

Khao Ruesi (เขาฤาษี) This is the mountain situated at Mu 2, Tambon Mayo, about 3 kilometres from Mayo town. The highlight of this mount is the natural rocky formation. Also, there are two ponds containing water which has been believed to be very holy and was used in the Coronation of many Kings. On this mount, is also the location of Wat Khao Ruesi Plaeng San which is worshipped by People in Pattani and nearby provinces.

Amphoe Yarang

Yarang Ancient Town (เมืองโบราณยะรัง) The city was one of the oldest communities in the history of the southern part of Thailand. It is believed that it was the location of the ancient kingdom of “Lanka Suka” which had its boundary covering the area of Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat of Thailand, Kalantan and Tarang Kanu of Malaysia according to the documents of China, Java, Malayia, and Arab. It was a port with long wide trading history with the foreigners since B.E.12. The structure of the ancient town was the large oval shape in the area of 9 square kilometres. There are three connecting towns as the followings:

Ban Wat Ancient Town (เมืองโบราณบ้านวัด) With a square in the centre of town, and is surrounded by moats, the town has more than 25 scattered and ruined ancient hills in the western and northern area.

Ban Cha-le Ancient Town (เมืองโบราณบ้านจาเละ) With a pond in the centre of town and is surrounded by square-shape moats, this town is only one kilometre north of Ban Wat Ancient Town. The most important ancient monument is the ruined religious venue made of bricks, with large square base. Due to the discovery of several ancient materials in the area, there is proof that this venue must have been the Buddhist community.

Ban Prawae Ancient Town (เมืองโบราณบ้า��ปราแว) It is a small rectangular town with 4 forts in the corners. Also, there were canals connecting with Ban Ja-le in the north.

Moreover, there are at least 30 areas of ruined ancient hills. Visitors can use Sirorot Road (highway no.410) from Pattani to Yala for another 15 kilometres, turn left to highway 4061 (Yarang- Mayo) for 1.2 kilometres to Ancient town area. Then turn left to the north for 400 metres to Ban Ja-le Ancient Town.

Visitors in group can contact the Head of the Ancient Yarang Town Exploring Project on the official days and working hours at Tel: 0 7343 9093.

Wat Mutcharinthawapiwihan (วัดมุจลินทวาปีวิหาร) Located about 10 kilometres on the route Pattani - Khok Pho in Nong Chik, this ancient Wat was built in 1845 on the same occasion of moving the Nong Chik District Office to Tambon Tuyong. It was formally called Wat Tuyong, and was changed to Wat Mutjarintawapiwihan on the state visit of King Rama V to Nong Chik. At present, its temple is still beautiful. With the sculptures of the past 3 abbots, especially Phra Ratchaphuttharangsi, the 5th abbot.

Amphoe Nong Chik

Hat Ratchadapisek (หาดรัชดาภิเษก) Situated at Ban Sai Mo, Tambon Sai Mo, this beach is about 15 kilometres from Pattani, or is 2 kilometres from Nong Chik District Office about 2 kilometres. There are pines in line suitable for relaxation.

Amphoe Khok Pho

King Rama VII Pavilion (พลับพลาที่ประทับรัชกาลที่ 7) This Thai style pavilion was built for King Rama VII during his visit to watch the eclipse in 1929. It is about 26 kilometres from Pattani town on highway no. 42 in Khok Pho District Office.

Wat Chang Hai Rat Buranaram (วัดช้างให้ราษฎร์บูร��าราม) This monastery is at Ban Pa Rai, Tambon Tung Pala, close to the railway (Hat Yai - Sungai Kolok route) between Na Pradu and Pa Rai Stations. It is located about 31 kilometres from Pattani town. By car, visitors can use highway no.42 (Pattani - Khok Pho), pass Na Ket Junction, then use highway no.409 (Pattani-Yala), pass Na Pradu Municipality and Wat Chang Hai Training Centre and turn to Wat Chang Hai for another 700 metres.

This old monastery was built for more than 300 years, with the sculpture of Luang Pu Tuad, once an abbot of the temple. Also, the architecture of stupa, chedi, temple, and bell tower are magnificently beautiful. Luang Pu Thuat, Wat Chang Hai, being respected by people all over the country, Luang Pu Thuat was an educational monk. It was told that he was able to turn sea water into fresh water. Died in Malaysia, his body was brought back to Wat Chang Hai. The annual festival to pay respect to his bone and ashes is in April. At Wat Chang Hai, visitors can pay respect during 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Wat Chang Hai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre (ศูนย์ศิลปชีพวัดช้างให้) The centre displays and sells many southern handicrafts such as batik, imitated Kolae boat, handicrafts, mats, and ceramics.

Namtok Sai Khao National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกทรายขาว) Located in Tambon Sai Khao, covering the forest in Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla, with the total area of 68,750 Rai, this evergreen forest is full of various kinds of plants, and a variety of waterfalls. The most beautiful waterfalls is Sai Khao Waterfalls which can be reached on foot from the Park’s Office along the creek. At the end, is the waterfall which is 40 metres high. The surroundings are evergreen forest. Visitors can swim in some natural ponds. Visitors can use highway no.409 (Pattani - Yala) for 28 kilometres to Na Pradu Junction, then turn to Napradu - Sai Khao route for about 7 kilometres. The Park also has bungalows available. For more details, visitors can contact the Forestry Department, Bang Khen, Bangkok, at Tel: 0 2570 5734, 0 2570 7223.

Namtok Phong Phong (น้ำตกโผงโผง) Being one of the tourist attractions in Namtok Sai Khao National Park, this waterfall is at Mu 8, Tambon Pak Lo. Accessibility to this site is by using highway no.42 (Pattani - Yala) and turn to highway no.409 to Ban Pak Lo, then turn right for another 5 kilometres. With seven levels, this waterfalls has a big pond at the lowest level. The area near the waterfalls is shaded with many plants, suitable for relaxation.

Namtok Aran Warin (น้ำตกอรัญวาริน) Situated at Mu 4, Tambon Tung Pala, this waterfall is accessible by using highway no.409 (Pattani - Yala), turn right at the junction to Wat Huai Ngo for 6 kilometres. The total distance from Pattani is about 30 kilometres. Namtok Aran Warin is in San Kala Khiri mountain range. There are 7 levels, where each level is about 300 - 500 metres apart.

Amphoe Mai Kaen

Hat Sai Chai Bueng Ban Laweng (หาดทรายชายบึงบ้านละเวง) Accessibility to the beach is by using highway no.42 (Pattani - Narathiwat) for 60 kilometres from Pattani, turn left to Amphoe Mai Kaen, across Koto Bridge for 8 kilometres. Chai Bueng Ban Laweng has different surroundings and nature. There is a large pond near the white beach. Moreover, there is a local handicraft centre (Ban Laweng) displaying weaving products.

Hat Bang Sai (หาดบางสาย) Located at Mu 6, Tambon Sai Thong, 74 kilometres from Pattani, the beach is about 5 kilometres in length.

Hat Pa Mai (หาดป่าไหม้) This beach is located at Mu 3, Tambon Sai Thong, an extension from Hat Bang Sai.

Buy

Pattani has many interesting local products such as dry squid, Budu sauce, fish chips, preserved look yee, brassware, Pateh,etc.

Dry Squid (ปลาหมึกแห้ง) is famous from Amphoe Panare. They are large-size squid, with good taste, not too salty.

Budu Sauces (น้ำบูดู) is one of the ingredients for Khao Yam, the southern local food. This delicious sauce can be kept for a long time.

Fish Chips (ข้าวเกรียบปลา) is one of the local products of Sai Buri. It is delicious, and crispy.

Preserved Luk Yi (ลูกหยีกวน) from Yarang has no seeds with very good taste. It can also be modified to other types of local sweets. And it is recommended for delicious local snacks.

Brassware (เครื่องทองเหลือง) such as trays, bowls, and other styles are available on Pattani Road.

Pateh (ผ้าปาเต๊ะ) is the most popular name to call products such as such as clothes, sarong, handkerchiefs, plate mats which are on sale in front of the Municipality Market.

Pattani Bird Cage (กรงนกเขาปัตตานี) is made from fine bamboo, and has many designs. This product comes from Prikri Market, Mu 3, Tambon Kradai, Amphoe Mueang.

Moreover, there are products made from Yan Lipao such as bags, hats, baskets, fans and furniture. They are on sale at the Product Shop of the Pattani Prison.

Festivals

Chak Phra Festival (ประเพณีชักพระ) This annual festival has been organized to commemorate the day that Lord Buddha came back from the heaven. Buddhists in Amphoe Khok Pho and nearby will accompany the decorated boat procession from all temples. The procession will be composed of beautifully dressed people. Activities include dancing and offering food to Buddhist monks at the District Office’s field for 5 days, 5 nights.

Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Fair (งานสมโภชเจ้าแม่ลิ้มกอเหนี่ยว) This fair is celebrated annually 15 days after Chinese New Year. Highlighting the event is the procession to carry the wooden sculpture of Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao-a goddess which is respected by the Chinese in Pattani. This annual fair also features extraordinary arts of endurance such as walking on fire. Before joining the festival for 7 days, participants of the fair need to be vegetarians by having no-meat food at least 7 days before the festival. Normally, the fair is celebrated widely by the people of Pattani and of nearby provinces.

Fishing Sports in Sai Buri (งานแข่งขันกีฬาตกปลาสายบุรี) The event is annually held on the second weekend of May at Hat Wasukri, Amphoe Sai Buri. Due to the long coast and the great amount of a variety of fish, this sport has become very popular and exciting.

Sleep

Amphoe Mueang Pattani

• C S Pattani (ซี เอส ปัตตานี) 299 Mu 4 Nongjik Road (Tel: 0 7333 5093-4, 0 7333 6091-3 Fax : 0 7333 6092) 120 rooms: 1,100-3,500 baht

• Southern View (เซาท์เทิร์น วิว) 399 Nongjik Road (Tel : 0 7331 9248 Fax : 0 7331 9255) 87 rooms : 1,500 baht

• Thai Suwan (ไทยสุวรรณ) 103 Mu 8 Na Kluea Road (Tel: 0 7333 1584) 40 rooms: 200-400 baht

• Palace (พาเลซ) 10-12 Soi Talat ted wiwat 2, Phiphit Road (Tel: 0 7334 9171, 0 7334 9711) 45 rooms: 160-500 baht

• My Garden (มาย การ์เด้น) 8/28 Charoenpradit Road (Tel: 0 7333 1055-8) 135 rooms: 300-800 baht

• Santisuk (ศานติสุข) 29 Phiphit Road (Tel: 0 7334 9122, 0 7334 8773) 38 rooms: 160-400 baht

• Laem Nok Resort (แหลมนก รีสอร์ท) 103/12 Mu 8 Na Kluea Road (Tel: 0 7331 1537-8) 50 rooms: 500 baht

Amphoe Saiburi

• Mueang Sai Resort (เมืองสายรีสอร์ท) Tel: 0 7341 1318, 7 rooms: 250-400 baht

Eat

Amphoe Mueang Pattani

• Ko Seng (โกเส่ง)37-39 Rong Lao Road (Tel : 0 7333 1109, 0 7333 7900 ) open 10.00-22.00 hrs.

• Kua Feng Fa (ครัวเฟื่องฟ้า) 104 Nongjik Road (Tel : 0 7333 2488) open 11.00-01.00 hrs.

• Charoen Rat (เจริญรัตน์) 49 Udom Witi Road (Tel : 0 7333 2820, 0 7334 8678) open 06.00-11.00 hrs. and 18.00-20.00 hrs.

• Darus Salam (ดารุสสลาม) 300/79-80 Nongjik Road (Tel : 0 7333 2342) open 10.00-21.00 hrs.

• Taipan Seafood (ไทปัน ซีฟู๊ด) 17/249 Chonpratan Road

• Napa Suki (นภาสุกี้) 23/27 Nongjik Road (Tel : 0 7333 4522) open 10.00-21.00 hrs.

• Nam Rod (นำรส) 7 Phiphit Road (Tel : 0 7334 8103) open 09.00-17.00 hrs.

• Pattani Bay Seafood (ปัตตานี เบย์ ซีฟู๊ด) 41 Mu 4 Nongjik Road (Tel : 0 7335 0137, 08 1969 8995)

• Pattani Sport Club (ปัตตานี สปอร์ต คลับ) 299 Mu 4 Nongjik Road (Tel : 0 7333 6090-6) open 06.30-23.00 hrs.

• Pra Thong (ปลาทอง) 113 Rong Ang Road (Tel : 0 7333 3589, 08 1599 3717)

• Pan Thong (ปั้นทอง) 37/11-12 Kalapo Road (Tel : 0 7333 2539) open 10.30-20.30 hrs.

• Matina (มาตินาห์) 48 Ari Uthit Road (Tel : 0 7331 0458)

• Rakang Thong (ระฆังทอง) 99/9 Nongjik Road (Tel : 0 7333 7774)

• River (ริเวอร์) 117/1 Rong Ang Road (Tel : 0 7333 1308, 0 7333 6132) open 10.00-22.00 hrs.

• Rukayya (รูกัยยะห์) 28/15 Rong Lao Road (Tel : 0 7333 7891) open 08.00-18.00 hrs.

• London (ลอนดอน)89/15 Yalang Road (Tel : 0 7334 9697, 0 7334 9681) open 09.00-24.00 hrs.

• Wang King (วังคิงส์ 7/12 Nongjik Road (Tel : 0 7334 8670) open 06.00-15.30 hrs.

• Bu-nga Raya (บุหงารายา) Nongjik Road (Tel  : 0 7333 5093) open 06.00-23.00 hrs.

• Pailin (ไพลิน) inside My Garden Hotel (Tel : 0 7333 1055-8) open 06.00-01.00 hrs.

• U Tae Tiaem (อู๋แต่เตี๊ยม) 3/2 Preeda Road

• Abdul Koder (อับดุลกอเดร์) 84 Yalang Road (Tel : 0 7333 1958) open 09.00-19.00 hrs.

• Arinee Potchana (อารินีโภชน���) 17/65 Charoen Pradit Road (Tel : 0 7333 4301) open 10.00-21.00 hrs.

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 18:57, 5 February 2010 (EST)