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Narathiwat นราธิวาส

Fishing village in Narathiwat, ThailandFishing 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, NarathiwatAo Manao, Khao Tanyong National Park, Narathiwat
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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


  1. Khao Kong
    Hill with the tallest seated Buddha image in Thailand

  2. Khao Tanyong National Park
    Coastal national park ideal for beach activities.

  3. Matsayit Klang
    The central mosque of Narathiwat, on Thanon Pichitbamrung.

  4. Matsayit Wadi Al Husen
    200-year-old mosque in Narathiwat.

  5. Tai Bai
    Village near the Malaysian border with the Thai Buddhist temple of Wat Chonthara Singhe.

  6. Taksin Palace
    Summer residence of the King of Thailand.

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