Narathiwat Budget Travel Guide is written to benefit those who are going to this city in southern Thailand, and looking for information about it. The places of interest in Narathiwat are listed here and described.
About Narathiwat
Narathiwat is the name of the city as well as province in southern Thailand. It is the easternmost of the four Thai provinces that borders Malaysia. It is predominantly Muslim, as many of the people here are Malays. They speak the Yawi language, which is the same as the Malay language, but often written using the Arabic alphabet.
The name Narathiwat is derived from the Malay word "menara", meaning tower. Over time, it was modified to Bang Nara (meaning Tower Village), and finally to Narathiwat in 1915. The present name Narathiwat is derived from Sanskrit to mean "place of wise people".
Budget Travel to Narathiwat
You can reach Narathiwat by flight from Bangkok on Thai Airways and AirAsia.
Budget Travel within Narathiwat
The main form of transportation in Narathiwat are motorcycle taxis which charge ฿10-฿20. Alternatively you can catch a songtheaw (pickup truck) which is common in most Thai towns.
Places of Interest in Narathiwat
Khao Kong Hill with the tallest seated Buddha image in Thailand
Khao Tanyong National Park Coastal national park ideal for beach activities.
Matsayit Klang The central mosque of Narathiwat, on Thanon Pichitbamrung.
Matsayit Wadi Al Husen 200-year-old mosque in Narathiwat.
Tai Bai Village near the Malaysian border with the Thai Buddhist temple of Wat Chonthara Singhe.
Taksin Palace Summer residence of the King of Thailand.
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