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Amphoe Muang |
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Muang Garden
 This is another park in Yala. It is in the
municipal area, about 300 meters 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
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Phra Buddha Saiyas at Wat Khuhaphimuk
 This temple is about 7 kms. from the township on
the way to Yala-Hatyai.
It is located at Tambon Nah Tham, Muang Yala.
People usually call this temple "Wat Nah Tham" |
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
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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 |
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Amphoe Bannang Sata |
Ban Lang Dam
 The dam is located in Bachor town, Bannang Sata
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 above 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.
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Guelong Waterfall (Sukthalai
Waterfall)
 This waterfall is in the southern development self
sustained community Bannang Sata 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
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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 Satr district, about 8 kms. from town. |
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Amphoe Betong |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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The world's largest mail-box
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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.
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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 exercise or simply
relax. |
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The clock Tower
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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. |
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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. |
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Amphoe Tarnto |
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.
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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. |
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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 a thatched 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. |
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