Located
on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, Pattani is a small
province among the five so-called Southern Border Provinces. Blessed
with irresistable charms, it is rich in historical significance
worth studying, including impressive customs and traditions, as
natural scenic beauty of its streams and falls, 170 kms. long
golden beaches along the gulf and the wonderful hospitality of
the Pattani people, all of which combine to draw thousands of
visitors to the province annually.
Because of its
location on the coast with two major rivers running through it,
the Pattani and the Saiburi River, most of the local people not
surprisingly are engaged in agriculture and fishery. The province
boasts docking facilities for both large and small vessels. It
is also in an industrial zone to produce seafood and now being
developed into a center for the production of Muslim food for
domestic comsumption and export under the Halal specifications.
It is divided
into 12 Amphoe (district) namely, Muang, Nongjik, Khok Pho, Yaring,
Mayor, Panareh, Saiburi, Mai Kaen, Tung Yang Daeng, Kapoh and
Mae Lan
Boundaries
On
the North
Is
Songkhla province and the Gulf of Thailand
On
the South
Is
Narathiwat province.
On
the East
Is
the Gulf of Thailand.
On
the West
Is
Yala province and Songkhla province.
Climate Two
annual seasons, summer from January to May, and rainy season from
June to December.
Transportation
By Car
Visitors
driving by private cars from Bangkok may take Highway no.4 to Chumporn,
a distance of about 480 kms., then turning to Highway no.41 or 42
through the Thepa Delta to Pattain, a further 505 kms. in distance.
By Bus
Daily service of air-conditioned
buses from Bangkok are available. Travelling time is approx. 15 hours.
Details at the Southern Bus Terminal (Tel.(02)435-1199,4347192) or
the Pattani Bus Terminal (Tel.(073)348816)
By Train
Express and Rapid train services from the Bangkok Railway Station
Tel.(02) 2237010 or the Pattani Railway Station Tel.(073) 431232
Travel Informations
Travel
informations of Pattani
can find by link below
