Narathiwat Travel Guide
Located in the south of Thailand, Narathiwat is capital of the province of the same name; a Muslim majority place. The big draw is the region at large, with its pretty countryside and beaches.
- Worth It?
- Not unless you are passing through.
- What to Do
- visiting nearby rainforest and beaches, buying miniature Korlae boats.
- Best Time to Go
- January and February are the nicest months weather wise.
- How Long?
- A couple of hours in the town.
- Trivia
- Narathiwat Province is one of four Thai provinces that border with Malaysia.
Narathiwat town is a bit of a bore as far as Thai towns go and is not really worth the effort on its own merits, of which there are few. This, and the recent troubles with insurgency, has put a lot of tourists off. It also has a bit of an unfriendly feel after visiting other Thai towns, and although you can buy beer in the shops, there are no bars to speak of.
The best thing about Narathiwat is the proximity with primary rainforest in the nearby mountains, which are criss-crossed by four major rivers. There are also one or two really nice Gulf coast beaches worth checking out. If you are here in September, be sure to check out the Narathiwat Fair, while the Bang Nara Riverside Festival goes off every Saturday evening around the riverside promenade.
Travel to Narathiwat - Getting There
Narathiwat has an airport with flights from Bangkok although most people arrive by bus or train. A bus from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal goes daily and takes about 14 hours. Narathiwat is 1 hour, 30 minutes flight time from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
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