Satun: A Haven of Peace, Cleanliness, and Pristine Nature

"Satun: Peaceful, Clean, Pure Nature"

This three-day, two-night trip takes you to five stunning natural attractions in Satun province, with a group of six travelers.

Day 1:

  • 17:00: The journey begins with a minivan departure.

Board the public van at "Kaset Market Van Station"

Bus fare from Hat Yai to Thung Wa (110 Baht/person)

Arrive at Khuan Kalong (Soi 10) around 7:00 PM.

Our accommodation: Palm Plew Resort

Palm Plew Resort Contact number: 089-6598896

Address : Thailand, Khuan Kalong Subdistrict, Khuan Kalong District, Satun 91130

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Day 2 of the Journey

First Location: Thung Nui Hot Spring

Address: Tambon Thung Nui, Amphoe Khuan Kalong, Satun 91130

Phone: 061 226 4337

Opening hours: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

Entrance Fee:

  • Adult (Male/Female) : Foreigner 100 Bath / Thai 50 Bath
  • Child (Height not exceeding 130 cm) : Foreigner 60 Bath / Thai 30 Bath


  • From Hat Yai, you can take either the Asian Highway or the old Phetkasem Road. Then, head towards Satun on Highway 406, Yonthrakar Kamthorn Road. As you enter Satun, you will see a sign for the Thung Nui community. Turn left at the sign to reach Ton Pahanan Waterfall and Thung Nui Hot Springs.
  • The hot springs have separate bathing areas for men and women, with private bathrooms, lockers for storing belongings, and ramps for wheelchair access. Visitors who do not wish to bathe can soak their feet in a designated pool. There are also pavilions for relaxation, shops, and restaurants to cater to tourists.

Second Location: Kumpheebunnaram Temple (Khao Khae)

Temple Philosophy: White Temple Vision: To promote religion, develop body and mind, emphasize virtue and ethics, and stay away from drugs.

Located at 148 Moo 2, Khuan Kalong Subdistrict, Khuan Kalong District, Satun Province 91130.


Stop by to pay respects to the Buddha first.

The temple is quiet and peaceful, with a cave and a cool atmosphere.

It helps to relax the mind well.


Stop by for some delicious local noodles.

Third Location: Thara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park

  • Thara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park is located in the Khao Ma Noi Yok National Forest Reserve, Khuan Kalong Subdistrict, Khuan Kalong District, Satun Province. It covers an area of approximately 11,000 rai. The Royal Forest Department established it on July 23, 1996.
  • Thara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park is a lush evergreen forest with steep mountains and dense rainforest vegetation, including seedlings, saplings, and mature trees such as rubber trees, dipterocarps, teak, green eggs, wild betel nut, rattan, ferns, and various medicinal plants such as kratom, Andrographis paniculata, black turmeric, and red turmeric.
  • The highlight of the park is Thara Sawan Waterfall, which flows year-round and consists of three tiers cascading from the lush rainforest. A walkway runs alongside the waterfall for approximately 300 meters. As the park borders the Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary, visitors may encounter large wild animals such as deer, tigers, bears, wild boars, gibbons, and various bird species such as the golden pheasant, white-crested laughingthrush, and junglefowl.

The atmosphere is very cool and comfortable, shady, the water is clear and cool, you can see the fish. There is beautiful nature.

Suitable for relaxation, playing water with the family.

Fourth place: Wang Prachan Border Market, Thailand-Malaysia

**Directions:**
- From Hat Yai, access is via Khuan Don District.
- From Trang, Krabi, and La-ngu, access is via the Chulabhorn Royal Wittayalai School junction.

**Market Location:**
- The market is situated on both sides of the road, approximately 1 kilometer before the Thai-Malaysian border checkpoint.

**Products and Customers:**
- The market primarily sells goods from Malaysia.
- Customers include both Thai and Malaysian nationals.
- Thai vendors operate on the Thai side, while Malaysian vendors operate on the Malaysian side.

Talat Lak Khet..Ban Wang Prachan
Thai-Malaysian Border Market, adjacent to Khuan Don District and Perlis State, Malaysia
Open daily, but with more shops open on Saturdays and Sundays

Fifth Place: Thale Ban National Park

Location: Moo 4, Samanthathawi Thi Road, Wang Prachan Subdistrict, Khuan Don District, Satun Province 91160

Phone: 083 533 1710, 074-750-758

Entrance fees to the national park:
Thai citizens: Adults 40 baht, Children 20 baht
Foreigners: Adults 200 baht, Children 100 baht

  • Bung Talay Ban is a lake covering approximately 125 rai, home to a diverse range of fish and other animals. It is the habitat of the unique-sounding "Wuak" frog, whose call invites visitors to pause and listen. Bung Talay Ban is also a unique habitat for the rare "Bakong" aquatic plant, which coexists with various other life forms. A wooden bridge and pavilion encircle the lake, offering visitors a chance to fully appreciate the scenic beauty and unique atmosphere of Bung Talay Ban.
  • There is a nature learning base (sanctuary for 15 species of wild animals).

Dinner

Day 3

Before returning to Hat Yai, we stopped for dinner at "Stoy Cafe sa-toy cafe' thaphae satun"

The restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious dishes and provides a comfortable dining environment.

Travel map

"Goodbye Satun"


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