Pattani, Southern Thailand
Pattani was very famous in the old days as a town having a woman ruler. The biggest connon, ever casted in Thailand, has been casted here and named "Nang Phraya Tani". The central mosque there is the most beautiful one in southern Region being the center of Thai Moslems. Other outstanding places are Wat Chang Hai, the monastery where Luang Po Tuat had been living in a campus of Songkhla Nakharin University. Pattani is located 1,055 kms. from Bangkok on the coast of the South China Sea of the Pacific Ocean occupying an area of 1,377 square kilometres. It is administratively divided into 11 Amphoes and 1 King Amphoe; they are : Muang, Khok Pho, Mayo, Nong Chik, Panare, Sai Buri, Yarang, Yaring, Thung Yang Daeng, Mai Kaen, Kapho and King Amphoe Mae Lan. The general condition of the area is of low basin suitable for cultivation, bordering on Songkhla to the north, Narathiwat to the south, the Gulf of Thailand to the east and Yala to the west.
Pattani Attractions:
Som Det Phra Si Nakharin ParkIt is a new public park located on the left side of Pattani River, in Tambon Rusamilae, 1 km. from the township area.Pattani Central MosqueThis is the place where religious ceremonies are performed by Thai moslems. The mosque is located in the outskirt of Pattani on Pattani - Yala Highway being the most beautiful and largest in Thailand.Old Mosque at Kur SeThis old mosque is located 7 kms.from the township area on Pattani - Narathiwat Highway. The legend says that this mosque had been cursed by Chao Mae Lim Ko Nieo that the construction will not be completed forever.Institute of Arts and Cultureis located in the area of Prince of Songkhla University, Pattani Campus. Collected in its museum are documents, artifacts and objects of art such as images of Buddha, votive tablets coins, local handicrafts. The museum is open from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.Pak Nam PattaniMouth of Pattani River is a little 3 kms. distance from the township area. There is an establishment, in the area of a big fishery village with thousands of coconut trees that lined behind the beach like that of Hat Bang Nara, Narathiwat, suitable for afternoon relaxation and within this vast space Songkhla Nakharin University is situated.The Ruins of the Old Cityare ancient places of historical and archeological value. 30 archaeological sites were found scattering in the wide spreading area of 10 kilometers in Amphoe Yarang. Generally seen is the complexity of establishments and moats, which reflect the way of Thai life in the 12nd - 14th centuries.CHAO MAE LIM KO NIEO FAIRThis festival falls in February - March every year.Chao Mae Lim Ko Nieo, a goddess believed to possess potent magic powers, is revered 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.Nam Tok Sai Khao National ParkThe white sand waterfall is accessible via a 6 kms. Access road branching off the Khok Pho-Yala Highway. The area is a beautiful pleasant arboretum having a stream running from the falls through shrubs and bushes featuring a beautiful scenery.Prasat Nang Phomhom Forest ParkIt is located in Tambon Pithen, King 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.In addition, Pattani also has many other beautiful beaches such as : 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.Furthermore, there are waterfall as; Nam Tok Phong Phong and Nam Tok Aranyawarin, which are located in Amphoe Khok Pho.
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