Most tourists head out to the pristine islands of Tarutao National
Park. Its landscape is full of underwater peaks, excellent beaches,
calm and peaceful coves, jungle and mangrove swamps. Snorkelling can be
found at Lipe island, while neighbour Adnag island is stunning with
forest, hills and waterfalls.
Around Satun, there are plenty of interesting sights, including dove
farms, forest parks and huge waterfall. Thale Ban National Park is
famous for its abundant wildlife, with many waterfalls and caves worth
visiting.
Distance form Amphoe Muang Satun to Neighbouring Districts :
Khuan Don
Tha Phae
Khuan Kalong
La-nga
Thung Wa |
21
28
32
50
76 |
kilometres
kilometres
kilometres
kilometres
kilometres |
Distance from Amphoe Mueang Satun to Neighbouring Provinces :
Trang
Phatthalung
Songkhla |
140
134
125 |
kilometres
kilometres
kilometres |
Car
From Bangkok, drive on Highway No. 4 past Prachuap Khiri Khan
and Chumphon then take Highway No. 41 to Nakhon Si Thammarat and
Phatthalung. From Phatthalung, drive on to Amphoe Rattaphum, Songkhla
then take Highway No. 4 and turn right to Highway No. 406. It is 973
kilometres from Bangkok.
Bus
The journey from Bangkok to Satun can be made on air-conditioned
coaches originating from the Southern Bus Terminal. The coaches,
varying in 3 types, depart from Bangkok at the following times:
VIP Bus: 6 p.m.
Standard 1 Bus: 7 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Standard 2 Bus: 6.30 p.m.
The trip takes about 13 hours. For more information, call the Southern
Bus Terminal at tel: 0 2435 1199-200 or the Satun Bus Station at tel: 0
7471 1446.
Satun can be reached by van, public bus and taxi from Hat Yai. Taxi
is available at the Ratthakan Post Office, van and public bus can be
found beside Dr. Somphots Clinic near Hat Yai train station. The van
leaves every hour form 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Public bus leaves from Hat Yai bus
station every 2 hours from 6.30 a.m. to 4.35 p.m.
Train
There is no direct train to Satun. Visitors can take a Bangkok-Hat
Yai train, leaving the Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) at 12.25
p.m., 2.20 p.m.,2.45 p.m. and 3.50 p.m. Getting off at the Hat Yai
train station, visitors can take a taxi from Ratthakan Post Office to
Satun. Vans and public buses are also available. It is 97 kilometres
from Hat Yai to Satun. For more information on trains, contact the
State Railways of Thailand, tel: 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or
visit www.srt.or.th
Air
There is no direct flight to Satun. The trip by air can be made via
Hat Yai airport then taking a taxi or public bus to Satun for 97
kilometres. For more information on flight schedules, contact Thai
Airways, tel: 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or visit www.thaiairways.com
