The province of Satun
facing the
Andaman Sea can be called the Land of National Parks.
Satun has national and public parks on the mainland and on
islands.
A short 31 km. from the coast in Tarutao National Park.
Visitors can go island-hopping among the 51 islands of the park,
many uninhabited. An alternative is to cruise on the surrounding
waters and view the abundance of marine life. The main island of
Tarutao used to be a jail for convicts but now tourists can
walk along trails to beaches and cliffs. Charter boats and ferries
link the island and Park Bara, 65 km. to the north of Satun
City. The best period to visit the park is November to April when
there are no monsoons.
Thale Ban National Park
on the mainland is a large park of 102 square kilometres.
The park is actually a rainforest sandwiched between mountains and
is situated near a lake. Yaroi Waterfall is a lovely 9-level
waterfall in the park. Of interest are also several hiking trails
along which trekkers can catch a glimpse of rare and endangered
animals like the mouse deer and the barking tree frog, as well as
assorted species of tropical and marine birds.
The Sakai is a tribe of natives that live in and around the park. They make their
living off the land and have minimal luxuries. Thale Ban National
Park is a quick 2-hour drive from Alor Setar in Malaysia. There is
a regular ferry service between Satun and Langkawi Island, running
three times a day.
Peculiar rock formations can be found in Ko Phetra National Park. In
addition, the park boasts very good beaches. Stop by Ko Kao Yai
and see the famed Rock Castle.More
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