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Fishing village in Narathiwat, Thailand
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Narathiwat นราธิวาส
is the main town as well as capital of 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.
Ao Manao, Khao Tanyong National Park, Narathiwathttps://wikitravel.org/en/Image:Narabeach.jpgAbstinent
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".
Travel to Narathiwat
You can reach Narathiwat by flight from Bangkok on Thai Airways and AirAsia.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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