Ko Sukon
This island is a Tambon in Palian District, only 3 kilometers
from shore via the Trang-Palian Road (Highway No. 404).
The island has many charming and quiet beaches which are
ideal for relaxation. It is a place where visitors can see
both rice fields and rubber tree plantations in tiny villages.
In addition, it is renowned in the province for its delicious
watermelons, which is harvested in March and April.
To reach the island, take a bus on Trang-Palian route or
a van from Amphoe Muang for approximately 35 kilometers
and board a ferry for a 40-minute crossing at Tha Kham Pier
in Palian. Ferries leave twice daily at 10.00 a.m. and 2.00
p.m. Alternatively, visitors can board a boat at Ta-se Pier
in King Amphoe Hat Samran. TO reach this pier take Highway
No. 404, turn right at Ban Na intersection and proceed for
approximately 18 kilometers and turn left and proceed for
approximately 7 kilometers. The total traveling time is
20-30 minutes. The rented boat costs 500 baht for 10 people.
Accommodations on the island are available.
As the majority of the inhabitants of the island are Muslim,
please remember to dress properly while spending time there
as a gesture of respect to the local residents.
Mu Ko Phetra National Park
This marine national park, which is located in Amphoe Palian
and Amphoe La-ngu in Satun, was proclaimed a national park
on 31 December 1994. Comprising islands such as Ko Phetra,
Ko Khao Yai, Ko Lanti, Ko Lidi, Ko Bulon, Ko Laoliang, and
Ko Praoma, the park is accessible from Pak Bara Pier in
Satun. The most suitable time to visit the National Park
is from December to April. Tourist accommodations are available
near the park headquarters. For more information, please
contact the Marine National Parks Division at tel. 0-2561-2920-1
or the Mu Ko Phetra National Park at Mu 4, Tambon Pak Nam,
Amphoe Langu, Satun, tel. 0-7478-1572.
Namtok Ton Te
This waterfall is located 45 kilometers from the city. Originating
in the Banthat Mountain Range, the waterfall drops 320 meters
down to the rocks. Assorted tropical flora covers the surrounding
area. The waterfall is accessible by car throughout the
year. To reach the waterfall, take Trang-Phatthalung Road
for about 17 kilometers, turn right onto the Ban Kachong-Ban
Hat Lao Road (Highway No. 4124) for about 27 kilometers
and finally make a left turn and proceed for another 1 kilometer.
Namtok Ton Tok
This waterfall and Nam Tok Ton Te, which are located 1 kilometer
apart from each other, are connected by a walking trail.
With streams flowing through large and small rocks, Ton
Tok waterfall offers a great view of Ton Tae waterfall.
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