Satun 4D3N Trip: GPS Coordinates

Hotel Selection (Satun):

V Valley Resort [ Recommended ]
https://goo.gl/maps/N6P6TJfdya62
- Beautiful resort with many rabbits hopping around
- Delicious complementary breakfast included
- Clean environment and friendly staffs

The Gleam Resort
https://goo.gl/maps/nwL49qtZnDr

Naris Phu View Resort
https://goo.gl/maps/AkqFUzRsp5L2


Hotel Selection (Pak Bara):

SeeSea Resort [ Recommended ]
https://goo.gl/maps/V6MmGVLsYpE2
- Newly open, clean and strategic location
- Possible to arrange Khao Yai Island Half-Day Trip

Lake Terrace Resort
https://goo.gl/maps/fwHYJawEuLy

Sweet Garden Home Resort
https://goo.gl/maps/V37xi5MXtyt


Day 1 (Satun):

Ghanimi Agency
https://goo.gl/maps/hiSoR6adXkG2
- Can pre-order Thai Insurance & TM2/3/6 Form

Wang Kelian Caltex Petrol Station
https://goo.gl/maps/ycWnMucCEGB2
- Pump full tank before entering Thailand

Wang Kelian / Wang Prachan Border
https://goo.gl/maps/xFoDTF8P6Lp
- Open from 07:00 to 19:00 (Malaysia Time)

Big-C Satun
https://goo.gl/maps/94cjtP5NyX32

Tammalang Pier
https://goo.gl/maps/g3zgwYyn3pA2

Satun Green Outlet / Halal Restaurant
https://goo.gl/maps/kY9RZVuUfXr
- Serving rice/roti set with fish/beef gulai, and also pasta
- Selling agriculture green product, include durian, etc

Satun Night Market
https://goo.gl/maps/Q97dqKX8TPD2


Day 2 (Satun - Pak Bara):

Khao To Phaya Wang Public Park
https://goo.gl/maps/D3sYHZp5PGE2
- Good to go for a morning walk
- There are many monkeys at the entrance asking for foods

Muang Satun Municipal Market
https://goo.gl/maps/pRMUefKaRVS2

Satun Provincial National Museum (KuDen Museum)
https://goo.gl/maps/XJs24zjUiXM2

SaToy Cafe
https://goo.gl/maps/WgkL3KV6z2Q2

Center R&D of Freshwater Aquaculture (Satun Fisheries)
https://goo.gl/maps/kk5rCBj2JhK2
- Various types of tortoise / turtle
- Nice hanging bridge

Thung Wa Ancient Elephant Museum
https://goo.gl/maps/RD6x3U2RjZ82
- Can book Stegodon Cave Kayaking (1-day in advance)

Lan Khao Restaurant
https://goo.gl/maps/mUnowfGiEEp
- Biggest restaurant in La-ngu with plenty of parking
- Good and cheap

La-ngu Night Market & 7-11 Outlet
https://goo.gl/maps/Bdi2yMtLPDG2


Day 3 (Pak Bara):

Restaurant Kru Bar Lee (Roti & Teh Tarik)
https://goo.gl/maps/qyQzJiEYcqB2

La-ngu Morning Market
https://goo.gl/maps/Ko7ebYHsuGs

Pak Bara View Point
https://goo.gl/maps/wcwQtNhkGao

Phu Pha Phet Caves
https://goo.gl/maps/4v2Bc9kH7Ny
- Remember to bring along your torchlight
- About 300-steps uphill before you can enter the cave

Somtam Halal Restaurant
https://goo.gl/maps/dNTu9KeNbzD2
- Serve tomyum and delicious fried rice
- Roasted pork rice is available next door

7-11 Manang Outlet
https://goo.gl/maps/42xJuxjiCiJ2

Wang Sai Thong Waterfall
https://goo.gl/maps/nXiVKpAW2RA2
- Entrance fee is THB200 per pax
- Parking fee another THB30 per car
- There is toilet (not well maintain), but not convenient for shower

Stegodon Cave (Kayaking)
https://goo.gl/maps/beSbF75pW3w

Thung Wa Market (Town of Little Penang)
https://goo.gl/maps/3RLPd54WoiK2

7-11 Thung Wa Outlet
https://goo.gl/maps/1zNqL9wtrvz

Ban Tha Oi Viewpoint
https://goo.gl/maps/ca1KsD5xd582

Rawai Beach (Sunset)
https://goo.gl/maps/E4Fxwi6FMgs
- Good location for sunset viewing

Restaurant Khon Lay Thaifood (next to Laybara)
https://goo.gl/maps/oeG9jGmARMP2


Day 4 (Pak Bara):

Pork Noodle (inside King Tour) - [ NON HALAL ]
https://goo.gl/maps/95cbzL4LQWU2
- The only place you can find Pork Noodles for breakfast

[ Half-Day Trip - Depart from Pak Bara Pier ]
- Arrangement done by SeeSea Hotel
- Bo Chet Luk Harbour
  https://goo.gl/maps/V1Bq8ojcNF42
- Bo Chet Luk Archaeoligical Site
  https://goo.gl/maps/LJtLNXZLnNE2
- Dragon Back (Thale Waek)
  https://goo.gl/maps/hRH3B4qwgiv
- Khao Yai Island
  https://goo.gl/maps/N8wGyE95VNU2
- Half Heart Cave
  https://goo.gl/maps/i5ByKHsBUg82
- Sea Heart
  https://goo.gl/maps/D6UEnES5DF82

PTT Petrol Station (with 7-11 & Amazon Cafe)
https://goo.gl/maps/Dd9F7MRXpZn
- Last station before leaving Thailand


Optional for Satun:

Khuan Don Nat (Night Market)
https://goo.gl/maps/tBARTWWVT432
- Open only on Sat & Sun night

Tesco Lotus (Khuan Don)
https://goo.gl/maps/iGraL63acd42

Hot Spring Thung Nui
https://goo.gl/maps/rqoB3iF5DQS2

Pier for Long Tail Boat to Dragon Back
https://goo.gl/maps/wYaku8SAJPC2

Dragon Back (Thale Waek)
https://goo.gl/maps/5Bo9kKbwV9B2

Sirada Kitchen
https://goo.gl/maps/WpMB6HDiVBH2

D'Andaman Thaifood Restaurant
https://goo.gl/maps/quw7BLwAg9D2

Roti Bang Fan
https://goo.gl/maps/wyFMCuWPFe72

Corner Cafe
https://goo.gl/maps/FGsPQoiH6FK2

Pak Tam Tomyam Tanyong Poh
https://goo.gl/maps/yLTLz6NcdCG2

Ao Mai Restaurant
https://goo.gl/maps/AoVQTmx2Qvv

Krua Tangke Satun
https://goo.gl/maps/eiYUwJzJNBs


Optional for Pak Bara:

LittleQueenCafe
https://goo.gl/maps/oAvD6Zc5CUx
- Very nice place for coffee & snacks

Mu Ko Phetra National Park
https://goo.gl/maps/4WeGD5cwVgR2

Five Colours Beach
https://goo.gl/maps/YK7pxjW3vFE2

Tesco Lotus Market La-Ngu
https://goo.gl/maps/krftdgxvN3B2

Khao Ting Cave
https://goo.gl/maps/r57xB18gGvL2

Laem Yong Star Seaside Restaurant
https://goo.gl/maps/g2KyvYbfVTR2
- Pretty nice restaurant

Laem Yao Fishing Pier
https://goo.gl/maps/RKwCfS3w3rk

Sun Flower Bed (From Jan - Mar Only)
https://goo.gl/maps/4YC4iMyjWD12

Parit Buntar - Tg Piandang - Kuala Kurau

Half Day Eating Trip to Enter Northern Perak from Penang

Based on a map shared by someone at FB about Kulau Kurau, I revisited Kuala Kurau via Parit Buntar & Tanjung Piandang. Whole journey took about 6 hours.

Since the day I departed was the Hungry Ghost festival, most of the shops were closed.

My recommended driving route is as below:
- Juru Toll > Jawi Toll > USM (Nibong Tebal) > Parit Buntar
  > Tg Piandang > Ban Pecah > Kuala Kurau > Kuala Gula
  > Kuala Kurau > Nibong Tebal > Jawi Toll > Juru Toll

Parit Buntar:

1) Restaurant Abak (亞木牛肉粿条):
    - GPS 5.122266, 100.488326 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/oL9uwoTYGhX7bhNbA)
    - 1st stop at Restaurant Abak (亞木牛肉粿条) for beef noodles failed.
    - The shop was closed due to Hungry Ghost festival.

2) Restaurant Ah Kiang (阿强三色咖喱面):
    - GPS 5.128662, 100.494335 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tgnB5HBragT4aykd8)
    - 2nd stop at Restaurant Ah Kiang (阿强三色咖喱面) for curry noodles failed.
    - The stall was closed due to Hungry Ghost festival.

3) Restaurant Sin Weng Soon Lee (永顺利饮食中心):
    - GPS 5.117955, 100.485663 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tsA99E8heCU2eyy5A)
    - 3rd stop at Restaurant Sin Weng Soon Lee (永顺利饮食中心) for laksa.
    - Luckily this hawker centre is open. Laksa @ RM4.00 / bowl
    - Also bought local famous cookies (Heong Peah) @ RM5.20 / pack

Tanjung Piandang:

1) Ban Pecah:
    - GPS 5.034888, 100.389895 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ba3chVxsK9dSZN2A)
    - Wanted to come here previously but didn't make it once
    - Finally managed to visit this place for the 1st time, nice place for a photo

Kuala Kurau:

1) Bagan Seberang Kuala Kurau:
    - GPS 5.007236, 100.428120 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/vaLsxC1K4cA3CsWe6)
    - Most of my previous visit to Kuala Kurau ended at opposite side only
    - I have never visited this side of Kuala Kurau, this is 1st time here
    - I heard that it is possible to chartered a boat for river cruise (RM80/boat, RM12/pax)
    - Special Drinks: Hor Ka Sai (虎咬狮)
    - Local Delights: Prawn Fritters, Rojak, Prawn Omelette, seafood, salted fish, etc

Kuala Gula:

1) Kuala Gula Hua Seng Kong (瓜拉牛拉华圣宫): 

    - GPS 4.956429, 100.479247 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvukB4qnMoauPSko6)

    - I called it "Heaven & Hell" as you can visit Heaven & Hell inside this temple

    - Nobody dare to snap a photo because that day is Hungry Ghost Festival

    - Thus, I took some photos from Google Maps to be posted here

    

Others:

You might want to visit other attractions which I do not visit this time

1) Joo Hong Chan (Salted Egg) (裕丰栈蛋行):
    - GPS 5.020294, 100.431661 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ap18sFPZBjTeBkKZ8)
    - Advance booking is required. Tel: 05-7277296

     - Newly extended cafe

2) Kilang Beras Hai Hin Sdn. Bhd (海兴米较):
    - GPS 5.020304, 100.431073 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/W2uKhJZSTkACfbsg7)

    - Advance booking is required. Tel: 05-7171295

Other / New Attractions (Added @ 2024-09-04):

1. Sea U Day Night Cafe 早晚有伴 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/qMdWxj2HcHZKVpoJA)
2. I Love Bagan Seberang Kuala Kurau (https://maps.app.goo.gl/VzkFjg8wi9C1fg8T8)
3. 古楼农家乐民宿 Farm Homestay (https://maps.app.goo.gl/x1wbB6MePQqE5Vzw8)
4. 50興記海鮮飯店 Makanan Laut Fifty Heng Kee (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ULa1nqzmacskDnoE8)
5. Jom Lepak D'Muara (https://maps.app.goo.gl/WudR6qCArghPCfk16)

Satun Trip 4D3N: Bo Chet Luk

Bo Chet Luk
- You can arrange a half-day long tail boat trip from Pak Bara Pier or from your hotel
- We were arranging the trip through SeeSea Resort
- Boat Fee: THB800 (Adult) / THB700 (Children) - lunch and water included
- National Park Fee: Additional THB200 per person
- Duration: Half Day (about 4 hours)
- Route: Pak Bara Pier -> Bo Chek Lut - Dragon Back - Koh Kao Yai - etc...
- Due to bad weather, we had to return to Pak Bara Pier after Half Heart Cave

Satun Trip 4D3N: Phupha Phet Cave

Phupha Phet Cave is about 70 min drive from Pak Bara Pier.
- It is open everyday, recommended to go in the morning before visiting Wang Sai Thong
- Entrance fee for foreigners: THB100 (Adult) / THB50 (Children)
- There are restroom available near the ticket counter, but not in good conditions
- From entrance, after purchased the ticket, you need to hike for about 300-steps of staircase up hill
- Due to it is now (August) low peak season, there is nobody collecting entrance fee from us
- We are heading up hill by ourselves and enter the cave without any lights inside
- Luckily we had prepared several torchlight beforehand for this trip
- There are 6 stops in the cave, we managed to discover only 4 stops due to the cave is so dark without lighting