Amphoe Khok Pho
King Rama VII Pavilion
This Thai style pavilion was built for King Rama VII during
his visit to watch the eclipse in 1929. It is about 26 kilometres
from Pattani town on highway no. 42 in Khok Pho District Office.
Namtok Aran Warin
Situated at Mu 4, Tambon Tung Pala, this waterfall is
accessible by using highway no.409 (Pattani - Yala), turn right
at the junction to Wat Huai Ngo for 6 kilometres. The total distance
from Pattani is about 30 kilometres. Namtok Aran Warin is in San
Kala Khiri mountain range. There are 7 levels, where each level
is about 300 - 500 metres apart.
Namtok Phong Phong
Being one of the tourist attractions in Namtok Sai Khao
National Park, this waterfall is at Mu 8, Tambon Pak Lo. Accessibility
to this site is by using highway no.42 (Pattani - Yala) and turn
to highway no.409 to Ban Pak Lo, then turn right for another 5
kilometres. With seven levels, this waterfalls has a big pond
at the lowest level. The area near the waterfalls is shaded with
many plants, suitable for relaxation.
Namtok Sai Khao National Park
Located in Tambon Sai Khao, covering the forest in Pattani,
Yala, and Songkhla, with the total area of 68,750 Rai, this evergreen
forest is full of various kinds of plants, and a variety of waterfalls.
The most beautiful waterfalls is Sai Khao Waterfalls which can
be reached on foot from the Park’s Office along the creek.
At the end, is the waterfall which is 40 metres high. The surroundings
are evergreen forest. Visitors can swim in some natural ponds.
Visitors can use highway no.409 (Pattani - Yala)for 28 kilometres
to Na Pradu Junction, then turn to Napradu - Sai Khao route for
about 7 kilometres. The Park also has bungalows available. For
more details, visitors can contact the Forestry Department, Bang
Khen, Bangkok, at Tel: 0 2570 5734, 0 2570 7223.
Wat Chang Hai Rat Buranaram
This
monastery is at Ban Pa Rai, Tambon Tung Pala, close to the railway
(Hat Yai - Sungai Kolok route) between Na Pradu and Pa Rai Stations.
It is located about 31 kilometres from Pattani town. By car, visitors
can use highway no.42 (Pattani - Khok Pho), pass Na Ket Junction,
then use highway no.409 (Pattani-Yala), pass Na Pradu Municipality
and Wat Chang Hai Training Centre and turn to Wat Chang Hai for
another 700 metres.
This old monastery was built for more than 300 years, with the
sculpture of Luang Pu Tuad, once an abbot of the temple. Also,
the architecture of stupa, chedi, temple, and bell tower are magnificently
beautiful. Luang Pu Thuat, Wat Chang Hai, being respected by people
all over the country, Luang Pu Thuat was an educational monk It
was told that he was able to turn sea water into fresh water.
Died in Malaysia, his body was brought back to Wat Chang Hai.
The annual festival to pay respect to his bone and ashes is in
April. At Wat Chang Hai, visitors can pay respect during 8 a.m.-5
p.m. daily.
Wat Chang Hai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre The centre displays
and sells many southern handicrafts such as batik, imitated Kolae
boat, handicrafts, mats, and ceramics.
