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23 January 2011

Tha Le Ban Satun


D
espite its name, Tha Le Ban is surrounded by dense forest, waterfalls, caves and wildlife. In the center of the park is a large lake created by a cave-in in the earth surface. Located in the Satun Province in the south, this is a perfect getaway for people looking to relax.
Tha Le Ban National Park is located in Amphoe Khuan Don and Amphoe Muang, both in the Satun Province. The park borders Malaysia to the south and the Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary to the north. The National Park office is in Tambon Wang Krachan in Amphoe Khuan Don.


Highlights
Tha Le Ban Swamp: This swamp stretches for over 200 Rais and is home to many species of fish and wildlife. Most notable is large populations of toad that occupy the area. Tha Le Ban Swamp is surrounded by many plants and trees including the bakong. Around the perimeter of the lake is a wood walkway, constructed to help keeps visitors feet dry.
Waterfalls: In the area around the National Park, there are many beautiful waterfalls. The most popular are Ya Roi and Ton Pliew. Many people enjoy renting a cottage from the National Park and using that as their base of exploration.
The Ton Pliew Cave: The Ton Pliew Cave is located two kilometers from the National Park. The cave is 700 meters deep and has a creek running through the center of it. During World War II, there were many mines operating in this area. To the south of the National Park,,'in the Kayang Mountains, you will find the Puyu Cave. This csbe is best known for its many beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. You can get to this cave by taking a boat from the Tammalang Pier. It is nine kilometers from Satun.
The Wang Pla Field: The open expanse of field at the base of the mountains to the west is a wonderful place to watch the local wildlife feed. If you are interested in hiring a guide, you can contact the Tourist Service Center.

How to Get There
From Satun, take Highway 406 for nineteen kilometers. Then turn right to Highway 4184. Continue driving for twenty more kilometers until you reach the National Park Office.
To contact the Tha Le Ban National Park call: 0-7479-7073

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