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TOUR SECTION: - 2014-2024

One of the entrances to the Piyamit Tunnel Complex, Tano Maero, Betong District, Yala Province

Tours Section by Province

Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Yala Province
Ban NaGor Hot Spring 24G Hot Spring n/a
Aiyoeweng, Betong District Google Map 18 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Betong,37km,Neglected).....This attraction has been closed probably since Covid. The forest has encroached and the spring is in a sorry state.
Bang Lang Dam 24G Dam 1981
Khuean Bang Lang, Than To District Google Map 18 Mar 2024 none (Difficult-Yala,55.2km,Gorgeous location,30-60 minutes).....Amazing Thailand
Bang Lang Reservoir from Tok Ku Chae Bridge 24G Reservoir n/a
Mae Wat, Than To District Google Map 15 Mar 2024 none (Difficult-Yala station,75.8km,Outstanding,30 minutes).....The Tok Ku Chae Bridge is the perfect location to stop and enjoy the views of Bang Lang Reservoir.....Wikipedia
Betong 24G Tourist Town n/a
Betong District Google Map 16-18 Mar 2024 none (Easy-Puplic transport from Yala station,126km,Amazing).....Wikipedia
Betong Clock Tower 24G Clock Tower Modern
Betong, Betong District Google Map 17 Mar 2024 none (Easy-in Betong,Amazing especially at night,10 minutes).....Amazing Thailand
Betong Hot Spring 24G Hot Spring not stated
Tano Maero, Betong District Google Map 16 Mar 2024 none (general admission) (Moderate-Betong,13.1km,Exceptional,30 or more minutes).....Amazing Thailand
Betong Mongkollit Tunnel 24G Road Tunnel 2001
Betong, Betong District Google Map 15 & 17 Mar 2024 none (Easy-local transport from Yala,Iconic).....Wikipedia
Betong Municipal Stadium 24G Stadium not stadium
Betong, Betong District Google Map 18 Mar 2024 donations welcome (Easy-in Betong).....Stadium near the Sud Siam Park for various activities.
Betong Museum 24G Museum 2005
Betong, Betong District Google Map 18 Mar 2024 check (Easy-in Betong,Important Resource,1 hour).....Important to know this museum is closed on a Monday (the day we visited).....museumthailand.com
Betong Old Town Study Centre,
Betong District
24G Study Centre not stated
Betong, Betong District Betong 17 Mar 2024 check (Easy).....Information needed. Closed at the time of visit.
Betong Street Art 24G Street Art not stated
Betong, Betong District Google Map 17/18 Mar 2024 none (Easy-in Betong,Facinating).....Themed Street Art found in various locations.
Black Railway Bridge 24G Railway Bridge not stated, probably 1919
Sateng, Mueang Yala District Google Map 19 Mar 2024 none (Easy-Yala station,900m,Iconic,10 minutes).....Standard but impressive box girder bridge spanning the Pattani River.
Remote Border 24G Landscape n/a
Betong, Betong District Google Map 17 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Interesting drive through remote virgin forest)
Chaloem Phra Kiat King Rama IX Waterfall 24G Waterfall n/a
Aiyoeweng, Betong District Google Map 18 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Betong,37km,Worth a Look,30-45 minutes).....Amazing Thailand
Chicken Statue 24G Statue Modern
Betong, Betong District Google Map 17 Mar 2024 none (Easy-Betong,500m,Facinating,10 minutes).....Betong chicken is a speciality dish famous at least all over Thailand. So much so that it is a symbol of the city.
Chulabhorn Development Village 10 24G Historic Village and Museum since 1989
Aiyoeweng, Betong District Google Map 17 Mar 2024 small fee for museum (Difficult-Betong,33.5km,Excellent,30 minutes).....thailandtourismdirectory.go.th
Fishing Camp 24G Camp n/a
Tha Thong, Raman District Google Map 19 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Yala station,24.6km,,Peaceful,20 minutes).....Deserted campsite except during fishing trips.
Inthason Waterfall 24G Waterfall n/a
Tano Maero, Betong District Google Map 16 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Betong,16.2km,Worth a Look,15 minutes).....Amazing Thailand
Jilapan Iron Bridge 24G Road Bridge 1981
Taling Chan, Bannang Sata District Google Map 18 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Yala,37.2km,Worth a look,15 minutes).....No construction details found. The iron bridge is obsolete now a more modern road bridge has been constructed beside.
Kha Da Chicken (Barrel/Spit Roast Chicken) 24G Roadside Grill n/a
Sateng, Mueang Yala District Pattani Riverbank 19 Mar 2024 none (Easy-Yala station,Absolutely Delicious).....Kha Da Chicken is one of a few roadside grills near the Pattani rivebank offering mouth-watering barrel or spit roast chicken.
Khao Tho Sa Hea Mine Viewpoint 24G Viewpoint n/a
Lidon, Mueang Yala District Google Map 20 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Yala station,18.7km,Limited Appeal,15 minutes).....This is a landscape pok-marked with small lakes or ponds, the result of disused mine workings.
Landmark 54A 24G Landmark unknown
Than Namthip, Betong District Google Map 17 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Betong,24.1km,Peaceful,15 minutes).....The boundary marker is beside the road exactly on the Thai/Malaysia border. Visit for the views only.
OK Betong Landmark 24G Landmark not stated
Betong, Betong District Google Map 18 Mar 2024 none (Easy-Betong,5.2km,Lovely,5 minutes).....The iconic standing sign is unmistakable beside HWY 410 approaching Betong from the north.
Padang Becah Kerbau 24G Wetland n/a
Tha Thong, Raman District Google Map 19 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Yala station,22.7km,,Peaceful,20 minutes).....Open water in the rains season but nothing much to see in the dry season except grazing buffalo and cattle.
Pattani River 24G River n/a
Sateng, Mueang Yala District Google Map 19 Mar 2024 none (Easy-Yala station,900m,Wonderful,from 10 minutes).....Wikipedia
Phra Phuttka Saiyat Wat Khuhaphimuk 24G Buddhist Temple 757 Svirijaya
Na Tham, Mueang Yala District Google Map 19 Mar 2024 donations welcome (Easy-Yala station,10.8km,Impressive,from 30 minutes).....lonely planet
Piyamit 12 Village 24G Village n/a
Tano Maero, Betong District Google Map 16 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Betong,21.6km,Passing Interest,10 minutes).....Small village with vegetable fields and orchards.
Piyamit Tunnel 24G Historic Tunnels since 1989
Tano Maero, Betong District Google Map 16 Mar 2024 check (Moderate-Betong,19km,Exceptional,1 hour min).....Amazing Thailand
Rainbow Spray Waterfall 24G Waterfall n/a
Mae Wat, Than To District Google Map 18 Mar 2024 100 (Moderate-Betong,39.3km,Remarkable,30-40 minutes).....Most exilirating trek using well-made staircases that hug the La Hat gorge ending in a spectacular cascading waterfall. Totally underated.
Rukkha Old Tree 24G Landmark 1,000 years
Tano Maero, Betong District Google Map 16 Mar 2024 as for the Tunnel entry (Moderate-Betong,19km,Facinating,15 minutes).....This old Rukkha tree is said to be 1,000 years old. Located in the Piyamit Tunnel area, it stands near a 1977 bomb blast crater.
Siam-Perak Landmark 24G Landmark unknown
Betong District Betong District 17 Mar 2024 none (Moderate from Betong).....Boundary markers only.
Skywalk Ayerweng 24G Skywalk 2020
Aiyoeweng, Betong District Google Map 17 Mar 2024 200 (Moderate-Betong,38.5km,Excellent,30-60 minutes).....Amazing Thailand
Smart Farmer Restaurant 24G Restaurant/Fish Farm not stated
Tano Maero, Betong District Google Map 16 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Betong,18.5km,Worth a Visit,30 or more minutes).....Restaurant Guru
The Southern Most (Border Crossing) of Thailand 24G Border Marker n/a
Betong District Google Map 16 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Betong,7.5km,Worth a Look).....This marker lies on the Thai/Malaysia Border near the Betong Border Checkpoint.
Suan Mai Dok Mueang Nao Betong 24G Village since 1989
Tano Maero, Betong District Google Map 16 Mar 2024 check (Moderate-Betong,22.1km,Wonderful,1 hour).....view
Ta Yern Restaurant 24G Chinese Restaurant not stated
Betong, Betong District Google Map 17 Mar 2024 none (Easy-in Betong,Essential experience,1 hour).....Restaurant Guru
Tawan Ratsami (Sunray) Waterfall 24G Waterfall n/a
Bue Mang, Raman District Google Map 19 Mar 2024 none (Moderate-Yala station,21.9km,Modest,20 minutes).....This small waterfall requires a short walk into the forest and is unattractive in the dry season.
Tham Kra Chaeng 24G Cave n/a
Bannang Sata, Bannang Sata District Google Map 18 Mar 2024 none (Difficult-Yala,51km,Local appeal only,20 minutes).....Not recommended by me personally on account of the amount of garbage strewn around.....Amazing Thailand
Wat Lam Pha Ya 24G Buddhist Temple n/a
Lam Phaya, Mueang Yala District Google Map 20 Mar 2024 donations welcome (Moderate-Yala station,16.8km,Quiet but worth a visit,15 minutes).....The attractive buildings here include the viharn (sermon hall) and mondrop as well as monks' quarters. This temple is dedicated to Luang Pho Krai.
Wat Phuttha Thiwat 24G Buddhist temple 1917
Betong, Betong District Google Map 17 Mar 2024 donations welcome (Easy-Betong,1.0km,Excellent,30 minutes).....EXPLORE THAILAND THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY
Wat Wongkot Banphot (Wat Ta Chi) 24G Buddhist Temple new build
Tachi, Mueang Yala District Google Map 20 Mar 2024 donations welcome (Moderate-Yala station,29.9km,Worth a Look,15 minutes).....New build temple in a lovely setting in the mountains west of Yala.
Wat Yala Thamaram 24G Buddhist Temple not stated
Sateng, Mueang Yala District Google Map 20 Mar 2024 donations welcome (Easy-Yala station,900m,Worth a Look,10 minutes).....No history onsite or online found.
Yala Central Mosque 24G Mosque 1984
Sateng, Mueang Yala District Google Map 19 Mar 2024 donations welcome (Easy-Yala station,900m,Locally Important,from 10 minutes).....Amazing Thailand
Yala City Pillar Shrine 24G City Pillar Shrine modern
Sateng, Mueang Yala District Google Map 19 Mar 2024 none (Easy-Yala station,2.5km,Locally Revered,10 minutes).....This shrine, like many city pillar shrines in Thailand, is believed to house the city’s guardian spirits and serves as a symbol of stability and prosperity for the community.
Yala Clock Tower 24G Clock Tower 1892
Sateng, Mueang Yala District Google Map 19 Mar 2024 none (Easy-Yala station,1.7km,Locally Iconic,10 minutes).....uk.trip.com
Yala Railway Station 24G Railway Station 1919
Sateng, Mueang Yala District Google Map 19/20 Mar 2024 n/a (Easy-Southern Line,Functional).....Wikipedia