Native people Urak Lawoi

The Urak Lawoi, commonly known as "sea people," are an indigenous ethnic group with a deep connection to the sea. The term "Urak Lawoi" comes from Malay, where "Urak" means "people" and "Lawoi" mea

Tham Thalu: The Geological Wonders and Ecosystem of Ancient Satun

Tham Thalu, located in the limestone mountain range of Khao Khao Subdistrict, La-Ngu District, Satun Province, is a natural tourist destination of great geological and ecological significance. Visitors to the cave and its surrounding areas can exp

Urai Thong Cave: A Significant Natural and Archaeological Attraction in Satun

Urai Thong Cave is located on a prominent limestone mountain range in Kamphaeng Subdistrict, La-Ngu District, Satun Province, about 6 kilometers from La-Ngu District. The limestone peak stretches approximately 600 meters long and 100 meters wide,

Time Horizon Zone or Time Crossing Zone

Time Horizon Zone or Time Crossing Zone (or Geological Time Horizon Zone) is an internationally recognized geological site of its significant importance. It is an area where the contact between two rock formations from different geological eras is

Lay Stagedon Cave

Lay Stagedon Cave or “Wang Klui Cave” is located in a limestone mountain range. The cave is a long, deep tunnel with winding paths and beautiful formations, stretching approximately 4 kilometers, making it one of the longest caves in T

Orang Asli (Mani)

Orang Asli, or Mani, is an indigenous ethnic group and a subgroup of the Nigrito tribe. They live in the mountainous areas of southern Thailand, particularly in the provinces of Phatthalung, Trang, Satun, Yala, and Narathiwat. They are commonly re

Tarutao National Park

Tarutao National Park is Thailand's first marine national park, located in the Andaman Sea, in the Strait of Malacca, Indian Ocean. It is approximately 40 kilometers from the town of Satun and 22 kilometers from Pak Bara Pier. The park covers

Phan Yod Stone Fortress: A Natural Bastion and the Traces of Time

The Phan Yod Stone Fortress is located on Ko Khao Yai Island within Mu Koh Petra National Park, part of the Satun Geopark, which was recognized by UNESCO as Thailand's first "Global Geopark" in 2018. This stunning natural wonder not

The Legend of "Toh Khiri" – The Protector of Lipe

"Toh Khiri" (or "Toh Kiri") is a revered ancestor of the Urak Lawoi people of Lipe, regarded as a pillar of peace and security within the community. His legacy is still honored today through ceremonies and traditions passed dow

Sungai Upe : Little Penang

Sungai Upe, also known as "Little Penang," is an ancient community located in the Thung Wa District of Satun Province, Thailand. In the past, it was an important trading port, particularly for commerce between the British colony of Penan