Betong Town
The word Betong is Malay, meaning bamboo. This district is at the southernmost point of Thailand , about 140 kilometres from Amphoe Muang Yala, on Highway 410. The road between Amphoe Than To and Amphore 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.
Travelling to Betong : from Amphoe Muang , one can take the van or taxi that operates hourly from across the Yala Railway Station.
Betong Clock Tower
The clck tower is situated at the roundabout at the center of the Betong town . The Clock tower is made of marble and protected by an external structure. The tower is believed as old as the tiwn and also an iconic building of Betong Town.
Betong Hot Spring is situated at Ban Chao Parai Village, Tamban Tano Mae Ro, about 5 kilometers before reaching the Betong city centre, turn right from Highway 410 for another 8 kilometres into the village. At the hottest spot, eggs are cooked in 7 minutes. Hot spring shower is also available . It is believed that hot spring can cure muscle pain and minor skin irritation.
The Largest Mail Box in Thailand
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 towns people, through the radio implanted on top of the box and the mail slot below it. A new box has been built in a larger size ( 9 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 photographs.
The word Betong is Malay, meaning bamboo. This district is at the southernmost point of Thailand , about 140 kilometres from Amphoe Muang Yala, on Highway 410. The road between Amphoe Than To and Amphore 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.
Travelling to Betong : from Amphoe Muang , one can take the van or taxi that operates hourly from across the Yala Railway Station.
Betong Clock Tower
The clck tower is situated at the roundabout at the center of the Betong town . The Clock tower is made of marble and protected by an external structure. The tower is believed as old as the tiwn and also an iconic building of Betong Town.
Betong Hot Spring is situated at Ban Chao Parai Village, Tamban Tano Mae Ro, about 5 kilometers before reaching the Betong city centre, turn right from Highway 410 for another 8 kilometres into the village. At the hottest spot, eggs are cooked in 7 minutes. Hot spring shower is also available . It is believed that hot spring can cure muscle pain and minor skin irritation.
The Largest Mail Box in Thailand
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 towns people, through the radio implanted on top of the box and the mail slot below it. A new box has been built in a larger size ( 9 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 photographs.
