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Satun
is a small province in the south of Thailand that borders Malaysia,
facing the Andaman Sea. The province possesses renowned picturesque
islands with verdant forests and mountainous land. The majority
of the locals are Muslim. It is located 973 kilometres from Bangkok
and occupies an area of 2,478 square kilometres with 80 kilometres
of coastline.
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.
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