'''Betong''' is a city in Yala province.

Understand

The word ''Betong'' (????) is Malay, meaning ''bamboo''. This district is at the southernmost point of Thailand, about 140 kilometres from Yala, on Highway 410. The road between Amphoe Than To and Amphoe Betong winds on the hillside, affording the scenery of the lake, forest, and rubber plantations. The Betong city centre is surrounded by mountains, resulting in cool climate and high rainfall with frequent fog in the morning. It is therefore dubbed ''The City in the Fog with Beautiful Flowers''. Betong is a large developed district. Malaysian tourists often visit the area because of its proximity. The food is outstanding and has a lot of tourists attractions.

Get in

From Yala, one can take the van or taxi that operates hourly from across the Yala Railway Station. From Hat Yai there is an air-conditioned van to Yala and Betong, please call 0 7323 0905, 0 7323 3917-8, the service is at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Get around

See

  • '''Phra Mahathat Chedi Phra Phutthathammaprakat''' (?????????????????????????????????) is located on a hilltop in Betong city center, on the ground of Wat Phutthathiwat, Thanon Rattanakit. This chedi is built in the modern Sivijaya style, covered in gold color. It is 39.9 meters high, built to commemorate the 69th birthday anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen. From the chedi one can see all of the temple ground and part of Betong city center.
  • '''Suan Sut Sayam''' (Betong Municipality Park) (??????????) occupies an area of about 120 square kilometers on a hill in the middle of Betong city center. It is the overlook for the city, consisting of ornamental plants and flowering plants garden, aviary, health garden, a sportsground, a swimming pool, and a playground. It is suitable for recreation and exercising. If one travels on Tanon Sukyang for seven kilometres from the Park, one will reach the southernmost point of Thailand that has a road connection into Malaysia.
  • '''The Largest Mail Box in Thailand''' (????????????????????????????????) used to be located at the Bell Tower intersection of Betong. It was built in 1924 before World War II as the communication post for the townspeople, through the radio implanted on top of the box, and the mail slot below it. At present a new box had been built in a larger size (nine meters tall), and is located at the City Convention Hall (Sala Prachakhom). The new mail box attracts a large number of tourists who come to take the photograph.
  • '''Swifts''' (?????????) at dusk the swifts would fly about the city center and come to rest at houses, on buildings and on electricity lines, especially on the Bell Tower that is well-lit at night. They have become one of Betong_fs symbols, although they are there only during the cool season when they flee from the cold weather of Siberia once a year, usually from September through March.
  • '''Betong Hot Spring''' (??????????????) is situated at Ban Charo Parai Village, Tambon Tano Mae Ro, about five kilometres before reaching the Betong city center, turn right from Highway 410 for another eight kilometers into the village. At the hottest spot, eggs are cooked in seven minutes. Hot spring shower is also available. It is believed that hot spring can cure muscle pain and minor skin irritation.
  • '''Namtok Inthason''' (???????????) is about 15 kilometers from Betong city center, or about two kilometers further from the Hot Spring. It is a small waterfall with lush forest and pools for swimming and relaxing.
  • Do

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    Sleep

  • Grand View (?????? ???) 30-34 Grand villa Road (Tel: 0 7324 5510-6) 86 rooms: 690-750 baht
  • Cathay Betong (??????? ????) 17-21 Chantarothai (Tel: 0 7323 0996-9) 99 rooms: 590-640 baht
  • Jacky Chan (??????? ???) 226 Sukkhayang Road (Tel: 0 7323 0710) 16 rooms: 250-350 baht
  • Sometime Resort (??????? ???????) 42/20 Kunung Chanong Road (Tel: 0 7324 5611-2) 22 rooms: 500-800 baht
  • Thai Hotel (??? ??????) 25 Rattanakit (Tel: 0 7323 1036) 81 rooms: 200-350 baht
  • Night Resort (???? ???????) Sukkhayang Road (Tel: 0 7324 5620-4) 44 rooms: 800-2,500 baht
  • Betong Hotel (???? ??????) 13/6 Saritdet Road (Tel: 0 7323 1231) 37 rooms: 120-250 baht
  • Betong City Plaza (???? ????? ??????) 1 Thamwithi (Tel: 0 7323 0441-3) 130 rooms: 300-800 baht
  • Betong Merlin (???? ????????) 33 Chayachawarit Road (Tel: 0 7323 0222-40) 190 rooms: 875-3,600 baht
  • Penhouse Resort (????? ??????) 68/1 Rattanasathian Road (Tel: 0 7323 1501-2) 36 rooms: 580-720 baht
  • FourTuna (?????????) 50-58 Phakdidamrong Road (Tel: 0 7323 1180) 71 rooms: 500-600 baht
  • Faanrung (??????????) 113/1-2 Chantharotai (Tel: 0 7323 1403) 38 rooms: 120-220 baht
  • My House Hotel (??? ?????? ??????) 27 Rattanakit (Tel: 0 7323 0525-6) 63 rooms: 300-500 baht
  • Metro (?????) 8/2 Chantharotai Road Soi 1 (Tel: 0 7323 0741) 19 rooms: 250-350 baht
  • River Inn Resort (??????? ????? ???????) 42/21 Kunung Chanong Road (Tel: 0 7323 4175-6) 21 rooms: 500 baht
  • Sri Chareong (????????) 29 Chirachinda Road (Tel: 0 7323 0537) 40 rooms: 120-200 baht
  • Sri Betong (???????) 2-4 Thamwithi Road (Tel: 0 7323 1560) 120 rooms: 200-400 baht
  • Sang fa (??????) 90 Rattanasathian Road (Tel: 0 7323 1195) 46 rooms: 130-250 baht
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    Get out

  • '''Namtok Chaloem Phra Kiat Ro Kao''' (???????????????????? ?.9) is in Tambon Ai Yoe Weng, turn right from Highway 410, between Amphoe Than To and Amphoe Betong at the 32-33 kilometer stone, onto the dirt road for three kilometers. The waterfall is more than 30 meters high, surrounded by lush forest.
  • '''Piyamit Tunnel''' (???????????????) at Ban Piyamit 1, Tambon Tano Mae Ro. Take the same route as the Hot Spring for four more kilometres. This area is the village of the Thai Development Participants and was once the base of Malaya Communist Division 2. The tunnel was built in three months in 1976, winding through the mountain for about one kilometer, about 50-60 feet wide with multiple entrances. It was used as the air raid shelter and food storage area. At present there is an exhibition about its history including the way of life in the forest. It is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
  • '''Bala-Hala Forest''' (???????-????) or Suan Pa Phra Namaphithai Phak Tai, Section Two (?????????????????????? ??????? 2) is a lush rainforest with many rare plants and wildlife, especially birds. It is also the habitat of the Sakai. This forest occupies a large area at the boundary of Yala and Narathiwat districts. It is the headstream of the Bang Lang Dam. Tourists can take boat trips to enjoy the scenery from the 445th Division of the Border Patrol Police, Thanon Sukkhayang, Amphoe Betong.
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