Location: Satun
Top Things to do in Satun
The 10 Best Things to Do in Satun, Thailand
Satun (Thai: สตูล, pronounced [sā.tūːn]) is a town (thesaban mueang) in southern Thailand, capital of the Satun Province. It covers the whole tambon Phiman of Mueang Satun district. Satun lies 985 km south of Bangkok. As of 2005 it has a population of 21,498.
Restaurants in Satun
1. Tarutao National Marine Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Located in the Andaman Sea, this is Thailand’s largest marine park that is a popular area for outdoor naturalists, snorkelers and scuba divers.
Reviewed By Gerard M - Phang Nga, Thailand
A very nice park! Mostly because of the snorkelingactivities we did. That was amazing! The Islands itself where very touristic. Ko Lipe is just a (messy) walking street with many mini-resorts, accomodations, overrated 7-elevens and restaurant. We slept on Ko Adang! A very nice island opposite Ko Lipe: un-touristic.
That said:
Lipe is a must for water lovers!!!!
Snorkeling possible from the beach. On a tour you will see the sandy Beaches, the snorkeling spots and see thousends of fish, coral!! 5-stars.... Good Beaches.... 5-stars, but tourists and sellers made a bit a mess of the island and overprice basic things 3 stars......
2. Koh Adang
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Archipel Around Koh Lipe
Reviewed By Mitrache F - Bucharest, Romania
I've been in many Islands in Thailand and I think this one provided me all i wanted to have. Clear water, good food, cheap prices, sandy beach, marine life in abundance, cool trips, kayak rentals, monkies, flying squirel, tucan birds, good trees for hamok. Been with my tent, we hadn't any problems at all; only me and my girlfriend. During the trips we left all our stuff in the closed tent (beware of the makaks) and had no problems.
3. Pakbara Pier
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By auntyedna - Bangkok, Thailand
This is the stepping stone to the Adang-Rawi archipelago and Tarutao Marine National Park. Pakbara village is situated on the picturesque mouth of the Pakbara river. It is nightmarish and distressing to think that it may soon be destroyed - the government is pressing ahead with plans for a monstrous deep-sea port connected to what they call a "land bridge" to the eastern seaboard. An entire mountain will be excavated to reclaim land. What might happen to the marine parks with ocean-going ships barging through them is unthinkable.
But to the present - Pakbara is a peaceful, friendly, predominantly Muslim village. It features cheap overnight accommodation and a strip of excellent and unusually cheap restaurants on the waterside. Enjoy it before leaving for Lipe where food and drink is twice as expensive and half as good.
We used the friendly Baanpun Travel who fixed us up with boat tickets and car parking. The boat was new, fast, and operations at the new government pier are efficient. But for no obvious architectural reason, there are level changes of 2-3cm scattered throughout the new pier building - toe-stubbing single steps that someone has tried to mark with red paint and gaffer tape. Look before you trip.
We ate at the Krua Fah Sai restaurant - excellent food, very reasonable price, and they served beer. Be warned - not all restaurants serve alcohol.
All in all we had a very favourable impression of Pakbara village. My heart goes out to the poor inhabitants who have this hateful project hanging over them.
4. Tammalang Pier
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Kohor - Satun Province, Thailand
Not really an attraction but the main ferry terminal from/to Satun to/From Malaysia.
You can go to Langkawi and so to Penang with a connecting ferry, Alor Setar and other destinations from there.
A small 'walk through the Mangrove' is also there, small 'bridge' going around the mangrove, nothing amazing but nice on an warm afternoon or if arrive to early before your ferry.
5. Koh Kai Rock Cave
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Byng C
This is just a small island in the middle of the way from Pak bara pier to Koh Lipe. The speedboat to Koh Lipe will stop over Tarutao Island for National Park Pass purchase and then stop over at Koh Kai for the rock cave sight seeing.
In fact this island has nothing unusual and not even a popular spot for Koh Lipe visitors. Might be for daily tour of Tarutao. The pictures being uploaded were all from Koh Hin Ngam which is famous for the marble like stones.
6. Wat Chanathipchaloem
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 2TravellingEast - Penang Island, Malaysia
Satun is not a typical tourist town and walking from the city center you will see the Wat Temple looking towards the river side and the two limestone outcrops. In fact there are several Temples, Chinese and a Mosque worth exploring.
We discovered by accident the Satun National Museum in the middle of town which is an old colonial style building built about 100 years ago to provide accomadation for the King if he ever visited. The museum itself is very interesting and the staff friendly for 50baht entrance. I even got to learn a traditional Malay peninsular game called Kongklak which was fun.
If you turn right when leaving the house, cross the road and walk down a little lane and it will lead you to some rock outcrops that are used for temples. Walk a little further and you will find a traditional village on the river. We were lucky enough to watch 2 boatbuilders at work.
At this location there is a modern river walkway and a bridge under construction almost finished which will provide a very interesting river experience once completed.If you have time walk around Satun and discover its charms before it becomes a tourist destination. At the museum they will also direct you to other little gems in the town including the PO which has a very old cast iron postbox outside and an interesting display inside. Trip advisor does not have that many reviews of this town yet and it does have a large morning market fruit veg 7 days a week near Gleam Resort
7. Ko Jabang
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
8. Golden Dragon Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
9. Khao To Phaya Wang Park
10. Khao Banthad's Wildlife Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
This nature reserve features many natural wonders including the Tham Satta Khuha, a large limestone cave with dramatic stalagmites and stalactites.
Reviewed By Kham L
Good view and nice people i like Not far in the main city, long history inside please carefully about your dress must be polite and closed
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