Southern Thailand Ride

It was the first long-distance ride in 2019! I had 4 days off and decided to ride in the South of Thailand covering areas such as Hatyai, Satun, Krabi, Phang Nga, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla.

Check out the video highlights below and the rest of the photos in this post.

Video Highlights

Sun Flower Garden / Khao Thanan

I’ve met my friend (Cikgu Joe) who is also residing in Satun for more than 5 years now and he showed me some interesting places to visit in Satun.  First of all, we rode to The Sun Flower Garden (Khao Thanan) which is just about 30 km from Pak Bara in Satun and there is no entrance fee.  The recommended months to visit here are somewhere between January to April.

Sun Flower Garden Google Map location.

Sungai Upeh (Thung Wa)

100 year ago, Sungai Upeh (Modern day Thung Wa) was a river port connected closely with Penang Port. Some of the locals here can still speak the Malay language.

Ban Tha Oi View Point

Ban Tha Oi View Point of Thung Wa overlooks the local house by the river.

Ban Tha Oi View Point Google Map Location.

Whilst at the Thung Wa View Point, the locals here offered us freshly baked “Lokan” (Sea Shell).

Rawai Beach

Having my break at Rawai Beach in Satun. Such a lovely place!

Rawai Beach Google Map Location.

Crab Statue

The famous crab statue in Krabi Town.

Crab Statue Google Map Location.

Phang Nga Bay

Phang Nga Bay (Toh Li’s) View Point is a highly recommended stop if you are heading to Phuket from the South of Thailand. The view was breathtaking beauty and you’ll love it! You can stay at the viewpoint and pay;

150THB – Bring your own tent and rent a space.

500THB – Rent a tent.

Toh Li View Point Google Map Location.

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is the main Buddhist temple (wat) of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province in southern Thailand. The main stupa of the temple, Phra Borommathat Chedi (‘great noble relics stupa’), was built by King Sri Dhammasokaraja in the early-13th century CE to establish a symbol for the Theravada Buddhism sect in the province. The temple is believed to house a tooth of Gautama Buddha.

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan Google Map Location.

Old City Wall

According to the legend of Nakhon Si Thammarat, the city wall was built during the reign of Phra Chao Sithamma Sokarat when founding the city on Had Saai Kaew. He constructed the rampart surrounded by a ditch. It is assumed that the wall and many parts of the city have been renovated several times. Still, the old line of the city wall was well-preserved.

Old City Wall Google Map Location.

Karasae Sin Lake

A lake in Karasae Sin. About 90 KM north of Songkhla a great place to just have a break and enjoy nature just by yourself. I’ve spent about 2 hours here enjoying the calm water and the scenery.

Karasae Sin Lake Google Map Location.

Samilla Beach

Samilla Beach in Songkhla is now much cleaner. Great effort by the local government for revamping this area and also provide ample parking space, restaurants and bars along the coastal road.

Samilla Beach  Google Map Location.

Songkhla Old Town

Songkhla old town is a historical town with many Chinese. The architecture of the buildings here is similar to Penang, Malacca and Phuket Old Town.

Songkhla Old Town Google Map Location.

Central Mosque Songkhla

This is quite an impressive building. The mosque is set in a very quiet and peaceful location. Surrounded by open fields, it is close to the large canals that form part of Hat Yai Cool, pleasant breezes blow through the mosque giving a little respite to the intense heat that is typical in southern Thailand.

Central Mosque Songkhla Google Map Location.