Phra Tamnak Thaksin Ratchaniwet Palace

Royal residence in Narathiwat with historical significance

Phra Tamnak Thaksin Ratchaniwet at a Glance#

Address: Phra Tamnak Thaksin Ratchaniwet, Narathiwat Province, Thailand

Hours: Open to view from outside 24 hours (access to buildings may be restricted)

Admission: Free

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How to Get to Phra Tamnak Thaksin Ratchaniwet#

Narathiwat town is the nearest urban center. From Narathiwat Airport (NAW) take a taxi or local songthaew toward the town center (approximately 15-25 minutes depending on traffic). The compound is reachable by local tuk-tuk from the main market area; ask locals for directions to Phra Tamnak Thaksin Ratchaniwet.

Tips for Visiting Phra Tamnak Thaksin Ratchaniwet#

  • Dress modestly and remove shoes if entering any royal or religious buildings nearby.
  • Ask permission before photographing interior spaces or people at ceremonial sites.
  • Visit in the late afternoon when civilian life around the compound softens and local tea vendors set up nearby.

Best Time to Visit Phra Tamnak Thaksin Ratchaniwet#

Visit outside the rainy season for easier travel and clearer photographic light; respect royal protocols and local customs when approaching.

Cool season
November-February · 23-30°C
Drier, cooler days make walking the town easier and the light on the nearby coast crisper.
Hot season
March-May · 28-34°C
Hot afternoons; mornings are the only comfortable time for outdoor exploration.
Monsoon
May-October · 24-31°C
Frequent heavy rains and humid air; many outdoor activities are interrupted.

Weather & Climate near Phra Tamnak Thaksin Ratchaniwet#

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2222 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 29°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

August

August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

September

September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (234 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° – 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

234 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

November

November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (497 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° – 29°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

497 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (486 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° – 28°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

486 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight