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 Amphoe
Muang |
  The Leng Chu Kiang Shrine
Located within the Muang municipality of Pattani. Adherents of the Lim
Koh Niew Goddess in the province fashion her image in cashew nut tree
(the same type of wood on which the Goddess hung herself) and place them
in the shrine which is revered by both the townspeople and neighboring
townships. Ceremonies to pay respect the Goddess and a procession in her
honor are held every year during February-March (3rd month of the lunar
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 The Krue
Se Mosque (Chao Mae Kim Kor Niew Shrine)
Located in Tambon Krue Se, Muang District, on Highway no.42 (Pattani-Narathiwat)
about 7 kms. from the provincial town. The mosque is of the
round-pillar, brick-and-mortar style of the Middle East. The most
significant aspect of the mosque is the unfinished domed roof. Legend
has it that it could never be completed because of the cures placed on
it by Chao Mae Lim Kor Niew. Nearby is the tomb of the Chao Mae
(goddess). It is believed that the Mosque was built the reign of King
Naresuan the Great (circa 1578-1599 A.D.) |
 The
Pattani Central Mosque
Located within the
Muang Municipality of Pattani was constructed during the administration
of Field Marshal Sarit Dhanarath and inaugurated on May 3, 1963. Built
in the Islamic architectural style, it is the venue for praying ceremony
during major Islamic days. A visit to the Central Mosque is a "must" for
every visitor who should not miss the opportunity to see the great
beauty of the structure. |
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Amphoe Yarang |
Yarang Old Town
 Located at Tambon Wat, Yarang District, about 15 kms. from the province
town of Pattani on Highway no.410 and farther along Highway no.4061 for
another
2 kms. A major archaeological site of the South, two groups of ancient
communities have been discovered there. The Ban Wat ancient town was
laid out in an ovate shape with the widest distance at 3 kms, its age
estimated of begin during the 11th-16th Centuries Buddhist Era. The Ban
Prawae ancient town, on other hand is a small square- shaped community,
each side measuring 500 m. dating from the 22nd -23rd Centuries B.E.
Numerous antiquities and relics of various eras have been found. |
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Amphoe Yaring |
The Talohkapor Beach
At Tambon Talokapor, Yaring District can be reached from Pattani town by
taking Highway no.42 for about 16 kms., Then turning into an asphalt
road for 3 kms. to the beach. It is a scenic lined with shade-proving
pine trees, eminently suitable for rest and recreation. A fleet of the
local Korlae boats line up along the shore.
Laem
Tachee
(Tachee Cape) is also located at Tambon Talohkapor. It can be reacted by
land from Pattani, which is about 30 kms. always but the distance by sea
is only 5 kms. The scenery is quite striking, with the sun rising out of
the sea in the morning and dipping behind Pattani town in the evening.
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Amphoe Khok Pho |
Wat Chang Hai Rasburanaram
 Situated along side the Hat Yai-Su-ngai kolok railway tracks at Tambon
Pa Rai, Khok Pho District, is connected to Pattani town by Highway
no.409, a distance of some 30 kms. and a further 1 km. on an asphalt
access road to reach the temple. More than three hundred years old, it
was where the highly revered monk Luang Poh Tuad used to reside, who
gave instructions before he died in Saiburi that he be cremated at this
temple. A stupa was subsequently built at Wat Chang Hai to enshrine his
remains. As a major religious site of Pattani and the South as a whole,
it is the venue where ceremonial pouring of lustral water rituals are
performed on the Luang Poh Tuad's remains, attracting also large number
of visitors.
The Wat Chang Hai Vocational Training Center
Brainchild of a former governor of Pattani (Mr.Parakorn Suwannarath) was
set up in response to suggestions by Her Majesty Queen and mark the 50th
anniversary of his Majesty the King's Ascension to the throne in 1996.
The Queen herself personally presided over the official opening of the
center on October 28, 1995. The facility also doubles as the provincial
center for local handicrafts and products. Initially, the training
concentrates on the arts, culture and traditions of the south, including
silk-weaving, making of the traditional Kris and engraving of the
Kris'hilt, replica of the Phraya Tani cannon, manufacturing of the
Korlae boat and its replica. There is also training in other vocations
which can be profitable to the trainees serving at the same time to
preserver the Southern arts and culture. Included are the making of
fishing boats and replicas of Chinese junks, production of oil
paintings, fashioning of flowers from rubber tree leaves and textile and
glutinous rice flour, making of products from coconut shells,
cloth-making, hand-embroidered cloth, embroidered wall murals and shawls
for Thai Muslim women, and other basketry art. Such products are also on
sale.
The Saikhao Waterfall
National Park
 At Tambon Khok Pho, Khok Pho District, is about 30 kms. from the
provincial town of Pattani along Highway no.409. The national park is
part of the Sankalakhiri mountain range. Fertile and verdant, it is home
to countless plant life worth studying. It boasts on less than three
scenic waterfalls, the Saikhao which is the most beautiful, the Phong
Phong and the Aranvarin.
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Amphoe Panareh |
The Kaekae Beach
 Located at the Tambon Ban Nam Bor, Panareh District, is about 30 kms.
from the provincial town. It is located along a small bay of the Ta Phra
Cape, a low hillock. Here beach is of yellow fine sand, with rock
formations standing at places. It is a public beach popular with both
the local people and visitors who enjoy its natural scenic beauty. |
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The Panareh-Chalai Beach
 Located at Tambon Panareh of the district of the same name, can be reached
by taking Highway no.42 from Pattani town for a distance of some 30 kms.
And turning to Highway no.4075 for a further 13 kms. the Panareh and
Chalalai are connecting beaches covering a length of about 4 kms. along
the shore of Panareh is a large fishing community with groups of native
and fishing boats anchored off-shore, affording a rustic and scenic
view. To the South is the Chalalai beach, about 2 kms. away, wide and
sandy. On the shore are lines of pine trees providing cool shade for
rest and relaxation.
Ta Lo Ka Po Beach
a famous beach of Pattani, is made more enchanting by its silver, white
sand. A large number of Koh Lae boats often dock at this beach. Close
to this beach is Tachi Cape. Take route is around 18 km.
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Amphoe Nongjik |
Wat Mujalinthavapi Viharn
 Formerly called Wat Tuyong, Wat Mujalinthavapi Viharn is about 10 kms.
from Pattani town on Highway no.42. His Majesty King Chulalongkorn,
during his visit to the Malay Peninsula in 1890, made a stop at Muang
Nongjik and visited Wat Tuyong. He donated his own money to build an
Ubosot (convocation hall) and erect the letters Joh. Poh. Roh., His
initials over the gable, the name being changed at the same time to Wat
Mujalinthavapi viharn. |
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Amphoe Saiburi |
The Wasukri Beach.
 The Wasukri Beach (Patatimoh) at Tambon Taluban, Saiburi District, is
about 80 kms. from Pattani town on Highway no.42. It is a long stretch
of white, clean beach shaded by rows of pine trees, eminently suitable
for relaxation and swimming.
The
Paseyawor Village
Located at Tambon Paseyawor is about 50 kms. away from the provincial
town or some 2 kms. from Saiburi District. It is noted for production of
the indigenous Korlae boats, a type of coastal fishing vessels
elaborately decorated with fascinating designs. Racing of Korlae boats
are held annually. The village also makes the Budu sauce, a highly
popular condiment among the Southern people.
The Saiburi Fishing
Competition
Is scheduled in May annually around the Wasukri Beach in Saiburi
District. Fishing is a highly popular sport as well as an important
economic enterprise. The sea along the long beach is rich in many game
fish such as the Kratongtang and the Ito Mon, and economic fish. Apart
from being and exciting and challenging sport, the event also offers
local activities such as lamb-fighting and well-known products of Saibri,
including all types of fishing accessories.
Traditional Fairs and Festivals Celebrations of Chao Mae Lim Kor Niew
 Lim Kor Niew Goddess Shrine Fair is held at the Leng Chu Kiang in
Pattani town on the 15th night of the waxing moon of the 3rd month
according to the Chinese calendar, or 15 days after the traditional
Chinese New Year. The Goddess Chao Mae Lim Kor Niew and ten other
deities are born in procession to pass through the water at the Pattani
River. They are then paraded back to go through pyres of fire in front
of the shrine before carried back to go the enshrined. During the
celebrations, specially larhe crowds flock to the shrine to enjoy
entertainment at night including Chinese opera, performances by
students, film screening and stalls offering inexpensive goods.
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