Activities: Eating and traveling

You can search and book flights on the Thai Smile website at Thai Smile

There is one flight per day with an Airbus A320 aircraft, as follows:

Flight WE 291 at 13.55 hrs. Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 15.30 hrs. Narathiwat (NAW)

Flight WE 292 at 16.05 hrs. Narathiwat (NAW) - 17.40 hrs. Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi (BKK)

I am Devil, the villain, traveling to Suvarnabhumi Airport and then to Narathiwat.

I need to check in and check my luggage first.

The Thai Smile Airways counter is at Counter E.

Upon arrival, I was completely surprised to be on the first plane with a Cartoon Network Amazon theme.

It was just launched on April 2, 2015.

I am Devil, the villain, was also invited to the press conference.

This plane will only fly to Phuket and Macau.

It was so amazing, I never thought I would be on this plane.

I am Devil, the villain, is also ready to travel to Narathiwat Province.

When the plane takes off into the sky, there will be a TV screen for us to watch.

For Thai Smile Airways, there are snacks served on board.

Don't be surprised why the beautiful flight attendants are missing on the inaugural flight to Narathiwat.

They didn't disappear, but there was a surprise. Captain Voranate Laoprabang

Director of the company Acting President of Thai Smile Airways Co., Ltd.

He served snacks himself.

I am Devil, the villain. I would like to call Captain Woranet (Wor-ra-net).

He is friendly, kind and very kind.

If anyone has spoken to him, they will know that he is very cute.

For snacks on this trip, there are tuna pies, orange jelly, and plain water.

Drinks, tea, coffee, and orange juice can be refilled as needed.

Special for this airplane, themed with Cartoon Network Amazon's design.

The paper lining the food tray will also be Cartoon Network themed.

It is from the Cartoon Network series, Adventure Time.

After enjoying the snacks, which is the inaugural flight, there are activities to join in.

Captain Waraneti welcomed everyone to the inaugural flight to Narathiwat.

All passengers on this flight participated in the games organized by Thai Smile Airways.

The prizes are cash gift vouchers

And vouchers for Cartoon Network Amazone Water Park, Pattaya.

Meet the winners of the game!

There are not just one, but many awards!

Upon arrival at Narathiwat Airport, relevant agencies are waiting to welcome you.

Welcome by 2 people, a woman and a man, dressed in Muslim attire.

Inside the building, there is also a performance of Narathiwat's local culture for you to watch.

The welcoming committee for the inaugural flight to Narathiwat included fishing boats and fishing boats used in the southern region.

And it is also a symbol of Narathiwat Province.

Every passenger on this flight will receive a garland.

Thai Smile staff are waiting to welcome you.

Before the opening ceremony, there will be a fan dance show.

And the chairman, Mr. Vornnety Laoprabang

Member of the Board of Directors Acting President and CEO of Thai Smile Airways Co., Ltd.

The presiding officer joins in cutting the ribbon for the inaugural flight ceremony on the Narathiwat route.

The performance of the Tari Legong Keris concludes the show.

The presiding officers of the opening ceremony exchanged souvenirs with each other.

After the successful opening ceremony of the inaugural flight to Narathiwat,

Thai Smile Airways, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Narathiwat Office,

organized a press trip to explore tourist attractions in Narathiwat province.

The trip aims to promote tourism routes to Narathiwat.

The first place we will visit is the "Narathiwat Provincial Mosque".

From the central mosque, we can walk to the second tourist attraction, "Preedanat Ratasat Bridge".

to watch the sunset from the bridge.

Both sides will be the fishing villages of this area.

The third tourist attraction is "Narathas Beach".

Located in Mueang District, Narathiwat Province, not far from Preedanarathas Bridge.

Getting there: It is located 1 kilometer from Narathiwat town along Phichit Bamrung Road. You can easily take a motorcycle, tricycle or small songthaew from Narathiwat town to Narathas Beach.

Narathat Beach is a clean white sand beach about 5 kilometers long, ending at the tip of the cape at the mouth of the Bang Nara River.

Which is used as a venue for the annual Gorae boat race. The line of pine trees makes the atmosphere by the sea more shady. Nearby, there are fishing villages lined up along the banks of the Bang Nara River, and there are many Gorae boats parked in the bay.

You can also watch the sunset here.

I'm a little disappointed that the sky wasn't very cooperative on the day I went to I am Devil, the bad girl.

On the beach, you will find locals from Narathiwat and tourists from nearby areas relaxing.

Some come as families, while others come with groups of friends.

They buy food to eat and relax by the beach.

The children are playing in the sand.

It reminds me of my childhood when I went to the beach.

I am Devil, the little villain, I really want to go back to my childhood again ^___^

At Narathat Beach, there are food and drink vendors with carts where you can purchase snacks and refreshments.

Before we check in, our guide, Sara, took us to buy some souvenirs.

Kruepoh, or fresh fried rice crackers, is a delicious snack from Narathiwat.

If you visit here, don't miss buying some souvenirs to take home.

The owner of this shop is very kind and lovely. She even let us try some kruepoh.

The shop is located near our accommodation, in the Narathiwat city market area.

We stayed at the Tanyong Hotel, which is located in the city of Narathiwat.

You can find more information about the hotel on their website: Tanyong Hotel

(Since we arrived late at night, I am Devil, the bad girl, took pictures of the hotel the next day.)

Tan Yong Hotel is a single-building hotel with a total of 4 floors.

Hotel Lobby

The bed is soft and comfortable. I am Devil, the bad girl, and I slept soundly.

We stayed here for 2 nights.

Let's take a look inside the bathroom. There are towels for 2 people.

The bathroom amenities include soap and shower caps.

If you want to soak in warm water, there is also a bathtub.

We had dinner at the banquet hall of the Tanjung Hotel.

The menu for tonight includes:

Appetizer: Fish crackers

Salad: Vegetable salad with fermented fish sauce

Main course:

- Gai Khor (a southern Thai dish)

- Sea bass with fish sauce

- Yellow curry with sea bass and young coconut shoots

- Budu sauce with fresh vegetables (Budu sauce is a specialty of the three southernmost provinces of Thailand) This is a must-try menu.

A must-try menu is

Fish maw curry, served with rice noodles and boiled eggs.

Every dish is spicy, with a strong curry flavor and a rich taste.

I am Devil, the villain is also a southern person. The taste is very good.

My favorite menu is Gaeng Tai Pla and Nam Budu.

After eating savory food, follow it with dessert.

Served with fruits such as watermelon, pineapple, mango and cantaloupe.

And dessert, roti, served with condensed milk and sugar.

If you come to Narathiwat, don't miss Roti.

Rest tonight and save your energy for sightseeing the next day.

The next morning, Day 2, have breakfast at the Tanjung Hotel.

The hotel breakfast will be the same as other hotels.

What I am Devil, the villain, wants to present is "Khao Yam".

Nature Study Trail of Ao Manao - Khao Tanyong National Park

There are various types of forest trees and a waterfall where you can swim, called "Thara Sawan Waterfall".

The park officials talked about the history of the park.

(You can read more at National Park Office)

I am Devil, the villain, and I didn't get to enter the national park.

There wasn't enough time, and there were many other tourist attractions to visit.

So, I'm here to share some pictures of Ao Manao with you.

Ao Manao is a beach that stretches from the eastern coast of Pattani Province. It is a curved bay that connects to each other, about 4 kilometers long, with rocky cliffs interspersed with curved beaches at intervals. One side is adjacent to the Taksina Rajanives Palace. Along the beach, there is a lush garden and rows of pine trees, making it a perfect place to relax.

People from Narathiwat and nearby tourists come to relax and play in the water.

The 5th tourist attraction is "Wat Chana Thara Singhe"

Located in Moo 3, Cha-ha Subdistrict, Tak Bai District, Narathiwat Province

Getting there: From the city, take the Narathiwat - Tak Bai route (Highway 4084) to the Tak Bai Market intersection, then turn left for another 100 meters to the temple entrance. You can take a bus to Tak Bai District, including songthaews, vans, and buses. Get off at the Tak Bai District intersection and walk for another 500 meters. However, the van will take you to the temple.

Wat Chana Thara Singhe was originally called Wat Tha Pru or Wat Cha-ha. It was built in 1860 during the late reign of King Rama IV of the Rattanakosin Kingdom by Phra Kru Ophasaputthakun (Phut). This temple is historically significant because it marked the border between Thailand and British Malaya between 1908 and 1909. King Rama V claimed that Wat Thara Singhe was a Buddhist heritage of Thailand, so there was no need to cede the land north of the Tak Bai River to the British. For this reason, Wat Chana Thara Singhe has been nicknamed "The Temple of the Protector of Thai Land" ever since. The religious buildings in Wat Chana Thara Singhe have been constructed and renovated in many periods according to the architectural style of southern Thailand. The important buildings within the temple include:

1. The Ubosot was built in 1873 during the reign of King Rama V. It is an architectural style of the royal patronage in the reign of King Rama III. The interior has murals depicting Traiphum, the assembly of gods, and the life of the Buddha.

2. The Chedi is a tall bell-shaped chedi built around the middle of the 25th Buddhist century.

3. The Reclining Buddha was built in 1941. It is a stucco Buddha statue decorated with gold-colored glass. The Buddha statue is enshrined in a niche decorated with European, Chinese, and Japanese porcelain.

4. The bell tower was originally a library pavilion in the middle of the water. When it was damaged, it was moved to land and converted into a bell tower.

5. The abbot's residence was built between 1904 and 1913. The interior has murals.

6. The residence of Phra Kru Wimon Sthapankit was built in 1939. The interior has murals.

7. The residence of Sitsasapradit was built in 1955 and became the Wat Chana Thara Singhe Museum in 2000.

The Fine Arts Department announced the registration of Wat Thara Singhe as a national ancient monument on July 21, 1975. The restoration and landscape improvement of the ancient monuments within Wat Chana Thara Singhe have been continuously carried out since 1984 - 2001 to preserve this ancient monument as a cultural heritage of the nation.

Let's take a look inside the kuti.

As I am Devil, the villain, mentioned the history

This kuti has been renovated, so the ceiling with the sun and moon has disappeared.

Example of the image on the front page

Before we take a walk inside the kuti, let's learn about it from the video first.

Let's take a walk inside and see what stories we can find.

Like these two statues, they seem to be signing some kind of agreement.

I am Devil, the villain, and I don't know either. I didn't ask the staff, so I apologize.

Thai Wire Carving: The "Knok" Pattern

This zone displays the tools used by villagers to make a living, including fishing equipment, traps, and cages.

On the day of I am Devil, the little devil, came to visit near the Songkran festival.

Therefore, villagers, both Thai and Thai Muslims, came to help arrange flowers.

To pour water on the heads of the elderly on Songkran Day

From asking the guide why Muslims can help with work in the temple

Because I have never seen Thai Muslims enter a temple.

The guide said that if there is a merit-making event, Thai Muslims often come to help with the merit-making event.

The Ubosot

The Ubosot was built in 1873 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). It is located in the center of the temple, facing the Tak Bai River to the north. The structure is made of brick and mortar with a roof of terracotta tiles. The roof is multi-layered at the front, and the roof of the Ubosot has three tiers of overlapping eaves. It is supported by square-shaped pillars that support the rafters. The upper part is decorated with gable ornaments, floral motifs, and finials. The pediment is decorated with stucco work depicting Indra riding the Erawan elephant. The doors and windows are arched in the shape of a crown. There are eight surrounding walls with steps and lintels.

Inside the ordination hall, the principal Buddha image is enshrined in the attitude of subduing Mara within a glass pavilion. In addition, there are murals depicting the Traiphum, episodes from the life of the Buddha, such as his ascent to Tavatimsa Heaven, his Great Renunciation, and his conversion of his father, as well as an assembly of deities and scenes of local life in Tak Bai district.

The Chedi

The Chedi is the main stupa of Wat Chalotharasinghe, located on the east side of the temple. It was built around 1913-1919 and completed in 1941. It is a bell-shaped stupa, made of brick and mortar on a high square base. It is surrounded by a circumambulation path. The Chedi exhibits the architectural style of the southern region.

Pavilion by the River

The pavilion by the river is located in front of the ordination hall. It is a beautiful pavilion with a hall-like structure. On June 6, 1915, King Rama VI of the Rattanakosin Kingdom traveled by water to Tak Bai district. He then ascended to the pavilion by the river to watch the boat race and offer alms to the temple.

The price of the catfish is 1,000 baht or more per kilogram.

The shop will pack it in a beautiful box, ready to be a gift.

But on the day we went, the shop told us that the catfish they dried in the sun was not ready yet.

So there were no products for us to buy as souvenirs.

The crossing can be made by long-tail boat or car ferry, which depart every 30 minutes.

Between 06.30 am – 17.30 pm. The fare is 7 baht per person. Bus 100 baht.

If you drive your car beyond the customs checkpoint, you will need to purchase car insurance beforehand. There are also regulations that the car must have window tinting that does not exceed 40 percent and must have seat belts, as Malaysia is strict about car safety. The insurance costs 600-700 baht and the insurance period ranges from 9 days to 1 year.

Those who want to cross the river with a rubber dinghy can wait here.

Most people from Malaysia will cross the border to Thailand

to buy things and then cross back.

Can I take a picture of you, local people?

I am Devil, the villain. Yes, you can. Look at the camera and smile.

1…2…3 Click. You look so cute.

The area around Tak Bai checkpoint is a market with a lot of things to sell.

They sell fruits according to the season.

There are snacks for sale, which if anyone has ever been to Kim Yong Market, Hat Yai District

The snacks sold in the Danok area are similar.

Muslim headscarves, the shopkeeper said that Malaysians like to cross the border to buy them.

Because the price in Thailand is cheaper than in Malaysia.

The price is 130 baht per piece, if you buy 2 pieces, the price is 250 baht.

Mercedes-Benz cars in the southern region will be used as taxis.

Do you know what this is? It's called "luk neung nok", a type of fruit that is eaten with chili dip. It has a strong smell.

Before heading to our next destination, we stopped for lunch at

"Tak Bai Lagoon" restaurant.

Located at 311/2 Moo 7, Tak Bai - Taba Road, Narathiwat Province.

Contact number 073-581478.

Let's take a look at the menu.

Spring rolls

Chicken stir-fried with cashew nuts

Shrimp stir-fried with shrimp paste

Spicy Seafood Salad with Lagoon Shellfish

Sour and Spicy Grouper Curry with Coconut Shoot

Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables

And Fresh Vegetables with Budu Sauce

Our groom is so handsome and cool. The dowry here is very unique,

especially the dowry with bags and shoes for the bride.

The old lady is demonstrating how to weave fabric.

The OTOP product is a white loincloth.

How Peat Swamp Forests are formed: Peat Swamp Forests are formed in freshwater depressions that have been stagnant for a long time. Layers of soil and organic matter, such as plant and tree remains, accumulate and slowly decompose into peat. Peat is an organic soil that is spongy like a sponge, has low density, and can hold a lot of water. It has been found that peat and marine sediment layers alternate 2-3 times, indicating that the sea level has risen and flooded the peat swamp forest, resulting in the accumulation of sediment and the presence of seawater inside. The original trees in the peat swamp forest died, and mangroves took their place. When the sea level dropped and rain accumulated, the stagnant water became freshwater, and the peat swamp forest was reborn. The lower layer of peat is 6,000-7,000 years old, while the upper layer is 700-1,000 years old.

The tall red betel nut palm is commonly found in the Toh Daeng swamp.

Don't forget to take a souvenir photo here when you come! ^_____^

Walk into the nature study trail, a wooden bridge that leads into the swamp forest.

Distance 1,200 meters

The peat swamp forest is home to over 400 plant species. There are interesting plant name signs as well.

Here are some photos from my hike in the swamp.

Itchy worms, if you get bitten, it must be very itchy.

I didn't get to see the lotus flowers at Bueng Bua. I didn't go during the season.

No fewer than 200 species of wildlife have been found in the swamp forest.

I am Devil, the villain, and I met a group of little monkeys too.

Novice monks came to study nature in the swamp forest. They are taking pictures of the little monkeys.

Tourist attraction No. 10 "Su-ngai Kolok Checkpoint"

Su-ngai Kolok city is the largest border trade checkpoint in the province. It is also convenient for both Thai and Malaysian people to travel back and forth. There is an international bridge open from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Thai people often cross to Rantau Panjang to buy various goods, including snacks and toys. There are duty-free shops. As for Malaysians, they will cross to buy food and fruits.

Getting there: Su-ngai Kolok Checkpoint is 1 kilometer away from Su-ngai Kolok Railway Station. There are two ways to get there from Narathiwat town: take Highway 4055 (Narathiwat - Ra-ngae) and turn left at Ban Ma-nang Ta-yo to follow Route 4056 through Su-ngai Padi district into Su-ngai Kolok district. Or take Highway 4054 from Narathiwat town to Tak Bai district and turn right onto Route 4057 (Tak Bai - Su-ngai Kolok), a distance of 66 kilometers. From Su-ngai Kolok Checkpoint, you can drive across the bridge to visit Kota Bharu in Malaysia, but you must have car insurance.

At first glance, I thought it was a Chinese temple, but it wasn't. It's a mosque on the Malaysian side.

The guide didn't tell me the name of this mosque.

Tourist attraction No. 11 is "Toh Moh Shrine"

Located in Phuthon Alley, Charoen Khet Road, Su-ngai Kolok Municipality.

Toh Moh Shrine was originally located at Toh Moh's house in Sukirin District. Later, the villagers invited her to be enshrined in Su-ngai Kolok District. She is highly respected by the people of Su-ngai Kolok and nearby provinces, as well as by Chinese people in Malaysia. Every year, there is an annual festival held at the shrine, which coincides with the third month of the Chinese calendar (around April). The festival features many activities, such as a procession of the goddess, a lion dance, an Engko procession, a long drum procession, and a fire-walking ceremony.

This year, the Toh Moh Shrine Festival was held on May 6, 2015.

Tourists and people of Su-ngai Kolok have started playing Songkran.

That's all for another day of exploring various places in Narathiwat Province.

We traveled back to Narathiwat city for dinner.

At "Mangkorn Thong Restaurant"

Located on Suriyapradit 2 Road (along the Bang Nara River), Mueang Narathiwat District

Contact number 073-511835

The menu consists of

Budu sauce with fresh vegetables

Shredded vegetable salad

Steamed chicken with soy sauce

Fish curry with vermicelli and boiled egg

Fish ball with dipping sauce

And the most popular menu, minced shrimp omelet

The taste of this restaurant is really delicious.

Don't say you haven't been to the 3 southernmost provinces if you haven't tried this "Roti".

Let's go to "Roti Baae" restaurant

Located opposite the Yum-i-yah Mosque or Raya Mosque

There is a menu to choose from. Murtabak (beef only) is 30 baht per piece.

Roti with banana is 25 baht per piece.

Roti with egg is 17 baht per piece.

Or plain roti is 8 baht per piece.

Must be eaten with iced tea.

I am Devil, the bad girl, who ordered roti with egg. I love it so much.

Thank you for the information. If you would like to know more about how to do this, you can read more at Kruaklaibaan.

Tan Yong Hotel has set up an altar for bathing the Buddha statue on the occasion of Songkran Festival.

The Ganesha statue is made of stucco and is 14 meters tall and 5.50 meters wide. The upper right hand holds a lotus flower, the lower right hand is in a blessing gesture, the upper left hand holds a weapon, and the lower left hand holds a modak. It is considered the most beautiful Ganesha statue in the country. It was built as a royal merit in the year of the 80th birthday of His Majesty the King.

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

For more information, please call 073-511433.

I am Devil, the villain, asking for a blessing from Ganesha, the god of success. ^_____^

Tourist attraction No. 13 "Khao Kong Buddhist Park"

Located at Wat Khao Kong Mongkol Ming Mit Patitharam, Lamphu Subdistrict, Mueang Narathiwat District

Getting there: From the city center, take the Narathiwat - Ra-ngae route, Highway No. 4055, approximately 9 kilometers.

Khao Kong Buddha Park (Khao Kong Temple - Phra Phuttha Thaksin Ming Mongkol) covers an area of 142 rai. Khao Kong has been an important center of Buddhism since ancient times, as evidenced by archaeological evidence, which indicates that Narathiwat Province was once a center of Buddhist society, at least around the 8th-9th centuries AD.

The golden Taksin Ming Mongkol Buddha statue in the posture of the first sermon with diamond legs crossed is a work of South Indian art. Construction began in 1966 and was completed in 1969. The statue is made of reinforced concrete and adorned with gold mosaics. It has a lap width of 17 meters and a height of 24 meters from the top of the head to the lotus pedestal below the ankles. It is considered the most beautiful and largest outdoor Buddha statue in southern Thailand.

Luang Pu Por Lae, a former Muslim, was seriously ill and could not be cured anywhere. Until he came to be treated at a temple, he said that if he was cured, he would become a monk. And not long after, he was cured. He then had faith in Buddhism and was ordained as a monk from then on. Later, he became the first abbot of Wat Khao Kong, which was highly respected and revered by villagers in both Narathiwat and neighboring provinces.

This mosque is still used as a place of worship for Muslims. If you wish to visit the interior, you must obtain permission from the village imam. Generally, only the exterior is open to the public.

The classroom only has a roof to protect from the sun. If it rains, everyone will get wet.

Because it is not a classroom with walls on both sides.

This classroom, although it is partitioned as a classroom, has no walls. When it rains heavily and the wind blows strongly,

we cannot continue our studies.

This building is divided into 2 classrooms without any walls separating them.

School uniform for boys

Welcome to the Wadi Al Hussein Mosque, ladies.

This section, including the large leaves,

can also be considered a nature trail for studying plant species.

Let's go for a walk and admire the beauty of Pa Cho Waterfall.

Pa Cho Waterfall, the water flow is quite low.

If you come during the rainy season, you will definitely see the beautiful waterfall.

Although the waterfall doesn't have much water, there are still many tourists playing in the water.

The children are having a lot of fun playing in the waterfall.

Engraved Stone with Royal Initials

Engraved Stone with Royal Initials of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Their Majesties visited Pa Cho Waterfall on March 24, 1959.

We stopped for lunch at the "Rim Nam" restaurant.

Located at 45/6 Narathiwat - Tak Bai Road, Mueang Narathiwat District

Contact number 073-511559

The menu consists of the following:

Roasted duck with red sauce

Three crispy salad

Sour curry with sea bass

Coconut shoot

Soft-shell crab stir-fried with curry powder

Sea bass fried with fish sauce

Shrimp cream salad

Chopped shrimp omelet

Fish maw curry with fresh vegetables

And mixed fruits

The food is spicy, rich and delicious in every menu.

Drawing patterns on fabric, writing patterns with melted wax

Which contains a mixture of beeswax and paraffin to prevent the color from bleeding

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Narathiwat province for 3 days and 2 nights

Explore 16 captivating destinations, including attractions, dining spots, accommodations, and souvenir shops.

Get ready to check out and return to the bustling capital.

Time to return to the capital with Thai Smile Airways, ready to serve you with Airbus A320 aircraft.

Enjoy the 1 hour and 35 minutes flight with a beautiful view from the airplane window.

We have just arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Before landing, the captain informed us that there is light rain.

Safe return to Bangkok