Satun Town
Satun Town has a population of just 22000 - a small city in Thailand. It is located a few kilometers from the Andaman Coast. Although a Muslim town, it has escaped the strife that plagues some of the other Southern provinces of Thailand. Satun Town is the Gateway to the tropical wonders off the coast.
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What to see in Satun Town
Forget about nightlife, western restaurants or large shopping centers. Satun is a traditional Muslim town. Walk around the town and taste the local cuisine, a mix of Thai food, Chinese style fare and Malaysian influenced cooking of roti canai. There are a few pubs along the main town street, but don't expect to find much going on.
Satun Central Mosque
Mambang Mosque is the central mosque of Satun Satun town. Its is based in modern art architecture and decorated with ceramics, marbles and colored glass.
The Mosque is divided into two parts where the outer part features a verandah with a flight up to a dome-tipped tower. At the top, a view of the town of Satun can be seen. The inner part is shaped as a large hall for praying with an underground chamber.
His Majesty King Bhumiphol presided over the opening ceremony of the mosque in 1979.
Kuden Mansion - Satun National Museum
Construction of the mansion was started in 1898 and completed in 1916 by Phraya Phumnatphakdi or Tunku Baharutdin Bin Tammahong (formerly Kuden Binkumae), the ruler of Satun, during the reign of King Rama V.
The mansion was intended to be a royal residence during a royal visit of King Rama V to the South. However, the king did not stay overnight here. The building was later used as an official residence and as the Satun Town Hall.
The building was occupied by Japanese soldiers as their command unit during World War II. It was also used as the Satun City Hall and other important official places.
During 1997 – 2000, the Fine Arts Department renovated the Kuden Mansion into a western two-storey brick building. Curved doors and windows are in the European architectural style of art. Its Thai-styled hip-roof is covered with Spanish terra cotta roof tiles. Window panels consist of wooden shutters. The top of the pediment is adorned with a star-shaped vent in accordance with Islamic architecture.
Inside, there are displays of history of Satun town and ways of life of the people of Satun, such as the sea dwellers of Koh Lipe, pot making, a room of the ruler of Satun’s residence, a room of the Thai Muslim culture depicting arts, culture, traditions, local lifestyles, etc.
What to Eat
Make Satun Town an adventure even if you don't understand the language. Very few speak English. Just stroll around town and if it looks as if they are offering food, use use sign language or simple English to order food. Point at what other guests are eating. Most people will gladly go out of their way to help you order something.
Map of Satun Town
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