07 Beaches of Thailand II: Pak Bara Beach, Satun

“If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right…” - Henry Ford

(Langka Beach Resort Pak Bara)

Date: 28 August 2018

Route: Thung Bu Lang – Pak Bara Beach Satun

Hotel: Langka Beach Resort

Pak Bara is a half an hour or so on from the southern-most port town of Satun. Pak Bara Pier is where you go to catch a boat to one of the nearby islands, Koh Lipe or Koh Tarutao. If you are not going to the islands you can stay the night at one of the many chalets or guesthouses along the beach.

Pak Bara Beach is suitable for tourists who need privacy and serenity. The nearby islands can be seen from this beach. There are viewpoints for the tourists as well as a location for viewing the beautiful sunset from Satun Geopark. Pak Bara is quiet and peaceful but can get busy during Muslim festive season.

Lining the main road to Pak Barra Pier are many Muslim seafood restaurants where you can have your lunch or dinner in the small huts by the beach.

(Staying a night in this resort)

(The view of the beach)

(The view of nearby islands)

(Our chalet on the beach front)

(Watching the sunset from our chalet)

(Pak Bara viewpoint on the way to the pier)

(One of the many Muslim Restaurants in Pak Bara)

(Seafood dishes for lunch)

2018 Bigfoot Beaches of Thailand II – 08 From beaches to mountains👉

 👈2018 Beaches of Thailand II – 06 Tambon Thung Bu Lang, Satun 

08 Beaches of Thailand II: From beaches to mountains

"Sometimes you need to step outside, get some air and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be..."

(Gunung Jerai Viewpoint)

Date: 29 August 2018

Route: Pak Bara Beach Satun - KL

Attractions: Wang Kealian View points/Gunung Jerai

Today after breakfast we started driving to Wang Prachan/Wang Klian border and entered Malaysia. On the way we stopped at two viewpoints. One in Wang Kelian and another in Gunung Jerai.

(The way to Wang Kelian viewpoint)

(A gazebo mid- point to the top)

(Taking a hike uphill  to the summit)

(A view mid-way to the top)

(Yeah! Nearly reaching the top)

(The viewpoint info unreadable)

(Panoramic view from the top)

(The Bigfoot at the summit)

From the Wang Kelian viewpoint we drove on the trunk road and up three winding road to Gunung Jerai. At Gunung Jerai Resort we had our lunch at the Punchak Jerai Restaurant and performed our prayers before we drove back to KL.

(Information of Gunung Jerai)

(At the base of Gunung Jerai)

(Chalets on Gunung Jerai)

(The Royal Suite)

(Beautiful ambiance of the resort)

(The view of the valley)

(Lunch at the Punchak Restaurant)

👈2018 Beaches of Thailand II – 07 Pak Bara Beach, Satun

Next Trip: 2018 Q7 4-Nation 4x4 Solo Trip

01 Beaches of Thailand I: Yeoser Beach Nakhon Si Thammarat

“Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.” – Shiv Khera

(Yeoser Beach, Tha Sala)

Date: 10 August 2018
Route: Bukit Kayu Hitam - Nakhon Si Thammarat
Hotel: Yeoser Beach Resort

As one of the pioneers of the Malaysian Girl Scout Movement, I was awarded with Pingat Jasa Pengakap (P.J.P.) by Majlis Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia in Sungai Petani in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Movement in Malaysia.

After the Scout event, dear hubby and I decided to cross into Thailand and explore a few beaches of Southern Thailand. We drove direct towards Nakhon Si Thammarat with lunch stop in Hatyai and coffee break at Route 41 Cafe. We ended up at an off the beaten track Yeoser Beach in Tha Sala where we stayed a night in a quiet chalet of Yeoser Beach Resort for Baht1200/night.

The private and quiet beach resort is owned by a friendly Canadian/Thai couple. Tonight we had our Tomyam dinner by the pool overlooking the beautiful beach.

(Clean cozy chalets by the beach)

(The beach is secluded and private)

(Talking a walk on the beach)

(A long stretch of sandy beach)

(Watching the sunset from the bamboo swing)

(A well kept garden and clean pool)

(Delicious Tomyam cooked by the owner of the resort)

Tonight we allow ourselves to experience a little piece of calmness, peace and quiet natural surroundings, with the soothing sounds of the sea to help us to relax and unwind.

 2018 Beaches of Thailand I - 02 Soi Sawan Beach, Songkhla👉

02 Beaches of Thailand I: Soi Sawan Beach, Songkhla

“The only place where your dream becomes impossible is in your own thinking…” - Robert H Shuller

(Small huts at Soi Sawan Beach)

Date: 11 August 2018
Route: Tha Sala – Soi Sawan Beach
Restaurant: Haji Seafood Si Sawan Beach

From Yaosir Beach in Tha Sala we drove southwards and stopped for lunch at Soi Sawan Beach on the way to Pattani. There are many rest places and restaurant along the beach for travellers to take a rest. It is located on the 27th kilometer of the Tae Pha district. The beach is about 4 km long and a good place for family picnics.

Because the south of Thailand has a large Muslim population, Soi Sawan Beach has many Halal restaurants. We had seafood lunch in the small hut by the beach.

(A brightly colored signage of Halal Eatery)

(Haji Seafood Restaurant)

(Patiently waiting for our seafood lunch)

(Huts for travelers to rest and eat)

(Beautiful clean beach of Soi Sawan)

(Delicious hot food for hungry travelers)

 2018 Beaches of Thailand I - 03 Laem Ta Chi Beach, Pattani👉

👈2018 Beaches of Thailand I - 01 Yeoser Beach, Nakhon 

03 Beaches of Thailand I: Laem Ta Chi Beach, Pattani

“You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will...” – Stephen King

(Laem Ta Chi Beach)

Date: 11 August 2018 

Route: Soi Sawan Beach – Laem Ta Chi Beach

Hotel: Mutiara Resort, Pattani 

From Soi Sawan Beach we decided to drive to Laem Ta Chi, a beach peninsular in Pattani. This white-sand peninsular extends far into the Gulf of Thailand from Talo-kapo Beach and curves to the west, protecting the entrance to Pattani harbor. At the end of the beach is an open area with a wider view of the sea and the coast of Pattani.

There are several ways to get to Laem Ta Chi. The most direct is by boat from the mouth of Pattani River or from the pier in Yaring, but the trip takes more than an hour. We took the less direct route, but quicker, by driving about 13 km from Pattani to Yaring following a small road across the Yaring canal which leads to the beaches and the very end of the peninsular. There are small Muslim fishing villages on the peninsular. There are also quite a number of resorts along the beach. 

We stayed overnight at the chalet of Mutiara Resort for Baht1,200/night.

(The road leading to the end of the Peninsular)

(A secluded beach resort by the beach)

(Tanjong Budi Resort is not in operation)

(Fishing harbor at the end of the peninsular)

(Direct boat ferry from the mainland)

(A musolla at the tip of the peninsular)

(Another beach resort on the peninsular)

(Cute little chalets of Mutiara Resort)

(Some chalets on the beach front)

(Children taking a dip in the calm sea)

(Fishing boats resting on the beach)

(A beautiful sunset over the horizon)

From Laem Ta Chi beach, we drove towards Sg Golok/Rantau Panjang Thailand/ Malaysia border and crossed the border into Malaysia.

We stayed in Min's Camp in Kubang Kerian and had the opportunity to arranged a get together with the old girls and celebrated Ani and Bee's birthday.

👈2018 Beaches of Thailand I - 02 Soi Sawan Beach, Songkhla

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