Yala Province

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       Yala is the southern most province of Thailand having Amphoe Betong as the southern most town, bordering on the Malaysia. Yala is a big city with graceful looking township are having a splendid city plan layout while its roads are large in size having a grand government offices center and is the town of a gigantic Reclining Buddha of Sivichaya period which is regarded one of the three monuments of the South. There is yet a large number of tourist attractions and places of interest in the province which is 1,084 kms., through the highway route, from Bangkok and its main economy depends on rubber plant production.
    The main geographical area of Yala is forest and mountain having very little area of plain and basin. Its forestry area occupies a space up to 2,012,500 rais thus causing much rains through the whole year round. There are several rivers and canals, but the important one is Pattani River having its origin in the mokuntainous jungle area of Yala. Rainy season in Yalal lasts nine months in one year and the province ocupies a total area of 4,521 square kilometres and being administratively divided into six Amphoes; Muang, Bannang Sata, Betong, Raman, Yaha, Than To, bordering on the Malaysia to the south and west, Pattani and Songkhla to the north, and Narathiwat to the east.

Interesting Places

Wat Khuha Phimik (Wat Na Tham)
This monastery is 4 kms. from the township area along the road to Amphoe Yaha. This wat is commonly called by the villagers as wat Na Tham having a big cave and inside of which a large ancient Reclining Buddha is enshrined. This Reclining Buddha is believed to have been constructed in the 757 A.D. and is of Sivichaya style Reclining Buddha.

Than To Self Help Settlement
This is another place of interest in Yala, located nearby Yala-Betong Highway before arriving at Nam Tok Than To. The settlement is of large size located amidst the mountain ranges where the members cultivate many kinds of crop including Korean ginseng.

White Elephant Field Park
This park is situated in the heart of Yala town. The area of 80 Rai is decorated with plants and flowers. There are ponds with a roofed platform in the middle and miniature animal statues. During school breaks, there usually are a lot of activities for people to enjoy.

Nam Tok Than To Forest ParkNam Tok Than To Forest Park
This park is located about km. 57 of Yala-Betong Highway. The area is an arboretum wigh beautiful decorations, suitable for a weekend picnic, surrounded by high mountains having a waterfall cascading through the sevenlevelled top of a high mountain.

San Chaophor Lak Muang (The house of Yala's Landmark Pole-believed to be Yala's guardian spirit)
It is situated in the middle of circle in front of Yala City Hall. This is place where Yala's landmark pole which is worshipped by the people. King Bhumipol Adulyadej ordered it to be built in 1961and the construction was completed in 1962. The surrounding area is a beautiful park full of trees for people to spend their leisure time.

Kwang Muang Garden
This is another park in Yala. It is in the municipal area, about 300 metres from the Guardian Spirit House. This park of 207 rai was built when General Prem Tinasulanon was Prime Minister and he presided over the opening ceremony on July21, 1986. In the park, there are a sports field, a playground a man made lake

Mu Ban Sakai
Another unique feature of Yala is the presence of a "Sakai" aborigmal community. It is located in Tambon Ban Hae, Amphoe Than To, on Yala-Betong route, 80 kms. from Yala township area. The Sakai, with dark skin tone, flat face, flat nostrits and curly hair, still live their primitive lives tending small vegetable patches and searching for herbal roots and trees in the jungle. Numbering only 20-30 households, the sakai are now given the opportunity to catch up with the outside world, wi th the aid of teachers from the city.

Banglang Dam
Bankland Dam It is located in Ban Banglang, Tambon Ba Jo, Amphoe Bannang Sta, on Yala-Betong route, 85 kms. from Yala township Banglang Dam is famous for its beautiful scenery and suitable for a peaceful relaxation.

Amphoe Bannang Star

Ban Lang Dam
The dam is located in Bachor town, Bannang Star district, 60 kms. from Yala town on the road from Yala to Betong. It was built as a project of the Pattani river hydroelectric plant. The scenery aboved the dam is impressively beautiful so a viewpoint has been built for people to come up and enjoy the panoramic scenery. There is accommodation for tourists. This dam has become an important attraction of Yala and the surrounding area.

Guelong Waterfall (Sukthalai Waterfall)This waterfall is in the southern development self sustained community. Bannang Star district, about 40 kms. from the town, It is about 8 kms. along the road branching left from the road which runs from Yala to Betong.

Krasaeng Cave
This is a beautiful natural cave. There are many beautiful stalactites hanging from the roof. There are also other 3 nearby Look Om cave, Nam Lod cave and Phra cave. They are all in Bannang Star district, about 8 kms. from town.

Amphoe Raman

Bukehpiloh Waterfall (Tawanrassamee Waterfall)
It is between Budi and Bannang Sareng. At the top of the hill, there is a waterfall said to be a rest area of the governor of Raman at the time when southern Thai border area was divided into seven towns.

Amphoe Betong
This is an interesting border town of Yala, located about 126 kms. from Yala township area. Households constructed in Betong are of firm and large in size. Its modernization is equivalent to the province itself of better than some certain provinces of Thailand. There is a road linking Thailand and Malaysia at Betong Check Point.

Betong Hot Spring
Phenomenon in There is a hot spring a natural Jaroh Patai village, Tanoh Maeroh town. 4 kms. from Betong district, on the road branching right which runs for another 7 kms. The hot spring can hard boil an egg 7 minutes. It is also believed that the mineral water can cure skin diseases.

Inthasorn Waterfall
It is situated far from Hot Spring about 2 kms. It is a small waterfall originated from a mountain surrounded by a shady forest, suitable for swimming and relaxing.

Phra Mahathat Chedi Phra BuddhaDhamma Prakat It is situated at Wat Putthathiwat on Rattanakit Rd. the structure of the stupa is an adaptation of Sriwichai style. It is 39 meters wide, 39.9 meters high, the stupa is considered the biggest and most beautiful in the south. It was built to mark Queen Sirikit's 60 th birthday.

Piyamit Tunnel It is situated at Ban Piyamit 1, Tambol Tanohmaeroh, Amphoe Betong, 6 kms. from the hot spring. This village was first settle by a group of people that called Thailand Joint developers in 1976. Presently, this tunnels is open for public to visit its exhibitions of life in the jungle. Mushrooms and medical herbs from the forest are also on sale for visitors. alt="The world's largest mail-box"

The world's largest mail-box
It is situated at the Clock Tower Intersection. It was built in 1924. The circumference of the base is 265 cm. and that of the box is 240 cm. The total height is 320 cm. At present, it is still used as an ordinary mail-box.

Betong Municipity Park It's located on the hill in the center of Betong and hence. It is a beautiful scenic point in Betong Lined with trees, flowering plants, bird garden, health garden, stadium, swimming pool and Sala (pavilion) Piromtat, the park is an ideal place to excercise or simply relax.

The clock Tower It is situated at the Intersection of the center of Betong town. It is a beautiful construction made of marble as old as the town itself.

Amphoe Raman

Tarnto Waterfall Natural Park This is at Tham Talu town, Tarnto district. It is a natural park and reserved forest with an area of 1,000 Rai, about 2 kms. along a dirt road branching off the road from Yala to Betong at about the 47-48 km. point. It was declared a natural park on October 1, 1960. The fall has nine levels.

La Ong Rung Waterfall It's 40 kms. from Tarnto Waterfall National Park on Yala-Betong route and turn right at the bridge about 1.5 kms. The fall falling straight down over rock after reflect with the sunshine look like a beautiful rainbow.

Sakai Village The village is in Moo 3, Ban Rae, Tarnto district about 80 kms. on the road from Yala to Betong. Deep in the mountains about 4 kms. from the main road is the habitat of the "ngoh" or "Sakai". There are altogether about 20-30 houses which are built of bamboo and has tharched roof. The people earn their living by growing rice and collecting forest products. At present, the village is being devided better housing for about 23 families to live in the same area and to plant 300 rai of good quality rubber tree and have requested that the Queen Mother for the surname "Sritarnto". Their children are now much better educated than before. They have border patrol police as their teachers.

information of this page come from Tourism Authority of Thailand.

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