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Phra Mahathat Chedi Phra Buddha Dhamma Prakat

Phra Mahathat Chedi Phra Buddha Dhamma Prakat, Betong

 csyeo Says:  Most gorgeous and biggest stupa of the south, located on foothill in Buddhathiwad temple, Rattakij Road. In the stupa has Phra Buddha Dhamma Prakat, the famous worshipper of Betong people and foreigner. 

Communist Underground Tunnel (Piyamit Tunnel)

Communist Underground Tunnel (Piyamit Tunnel), Betong

 csyeo Says:  The tunnel was 'digged' by the comrades who were fighting for their ideology during 70's. Their will and spirit really amazed me, since the tunnel was bulid by hand, plus the tunnel was not only hide-out, but also multi-funtions. Please visit the location, I'm sure it more... 

Boiling eggs

Boiling eggs, Betong

 csyeo Says:  Natural hot-spring water boiling Humdy-Dumdy 

Hotels  

river in

river in, Betong

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Nightlife  

Cafe: Disco Getaway

Cafe: Disco Getaway, Betong

 csyeo Says:  Well, for those who not into clubbing, disco and night-club. The cafe located near the Chatya Hotel will be the most suitable night spot for killing time. You can sit back, relax and enjoying the coffee serve by the lady boss. Red wine and other wine also avaliable over... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Betongese climber specialist

Betongese climber specialist, Betong

 l_joo Says:  We took this photo just outside his house in the Piyamit village while he was enjoying the climb. 

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 We took this photo just outside his house in the Piyamit village while he was enjoying the climb. 

 

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Q:  Hey guys, Have been absent from this site for the better part of 3 years now .... same ol story ... busy busy busy .... ... 

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A: Well I suggest you don't plan to stay too long in Betong. This was the first place I visited in Thailand and just stopped for a beer. Anyway it all look very chaotic but... 

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Betong, Yala Province, Thailand

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 There are two Dragon statue served as the Guardian at Betong Hot-Spring. 

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The Communist Guerillas

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 We went to Betong in October year 2002. Our transportation was Proton Wira, a proud national product and l_joo of VT served as the chauffeur driving a long way from Penang following the road to Baling... 

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One of 3 entrances to Thailand

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 Only 2 km from the Malaysian border, this is the least touristy border crossing in Thailand. Most cross at Air Hitam in Perlis after going north from Penang. Betong is known to Malaysians as a... 

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Betong

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 The southernmost town of Thailand, it sits across the border from Baling, Kedah on the Malaysian border. Formerly a communist insurgents' stronghold, the underground tunnelled hideout of the... 

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THE CLOSEST 'GATE' TO THAILAND FROM MY HOMETOWN

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 ... I have visited this place for numerous time when I was young. I cant exactly remember when was the last visit. But during the trip, it was to visit my relatives. We still have some relatives there... 

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