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Pattani

Pattani is a small Province with irresistible charm, rich in historical significance and distinctive customs and traditions as a result of its ethnic diversity and wonderful hospitality; Pattani also has natural scenic beauty that includes rivers, streams, and waterfalls as well as long golden beaches along the Gulf of Thailand.

Pattani is both the name of the province in the south of Thailand and the city that is its capital. Pattani contains two major rivers, the Tani and Sai Buri and covers a relatively flat region with a long coastline that runs 170 kilometers along the Gulf of Thailand.

Pattani still maintains the ruins of an ancient town in Amphoe Yarang that once served as an important port and center of administration, trade, and culture for many centuries. Attractions in modern-day Pattani include unspoiled nature, numerous historical sites, and a traditional culture, which has benefited from the integration of Thai, Chinese and Islam settlers.

Pattani contains two major rivers, the Tani and Sai Buri and a long coastline along the Gulf of Thailand. Pattani still maintains the ruins of an ancient town in Amphoe Yarang and other attractions include unspoiled beaches, several historical sites, and a distinct culture, consisting of Thai, Chinese and Malay ethnic groups.

Transport

Although its not a major tourist destination, there are numerous options for getting to and from Pattani. Once in Pattani there are numerous ways to get around the province.

Getting to and from Pattani

  • By Train:
    There are no trains directly to Pattani, but there are trains to nearby Yala. From Bangkoks Hua Lumphong Station there are both express and rapid trains to Yala (four departures daily). From Yala visitors can take a short bus to Pattani. For more details, contact the Service Unit at Tel:1690, 0 2223 7010 and 0 2223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th
  • By Car:
    Pattani is about 1,055 kilometers from Bangkok. Visitors can take Highway No.35 (Thonburi - Pak Tho) for about 90 kilometers, then turn left onto Highway No.4 to Chumphon for about 460 kilometers. After that, use Highway No.41 or 42 past Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, and Pak-nam Thepa to Pattani. The total distance is around 505 kilometers.
  • By Bus:
    There is bus service, including air-conditioned busses from the Transport Co., Ltd. that connect Bangkoks Southern Bus Terminal and Pattani daily. The trip takes 15 to 16 hours and costs between 600 and 1500 baht. For more details, call 0 2435 1119 or 0 2434 5557-8, or visit www.transport.co.th
  • By Air:
    There are no regular commercial flights to Pattani. Visitors can fly to Hat Yai and then take a regular bus or taxi from Hat Yai to Pattani, a distance of about 100 kilometers.

Getting Around Pattani

From Pattani Train Station, buses and taxis are available into town and to nearby destinations. Songtaews go anywhere in town for 15B per person.


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