Mueang Satun

The capital district of Satun Province, including Ko Lipe and the waters of the Tarutao archipelago, the southernmost island gateway on Thailand's Andaman Sea.

Mueang Satun is the capital district of Satun Province, at the far southwest of Thailand bordering Malaysia, with a mostly Malay Muslim population. The district includes Ko Lipe in the Andaman Sea, with its white sand and rich coral, a popular spot for diving and snorkeling; the surrounding waters are part of Tarutao National Marine Park. The provincial town itself has a slow pace, with a pier connecting to Langkawi in Malaysia. November to April is the island travel season, and some routes stop running in the rainy season. Travelers usually fly into Hat Yai or Trang, then take a speedboat from Pak Bara pier to Ko Lipe.

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