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Phu Khao Thong Subdistrict
Phu Khao Thong is a Sukhirin subdistrict known for the To Mo gold-mining landscape, community gold panning and river activities in the Sai Buri headwaters.
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About Phu Khao Thong Subdistrict
Phu Khao Thong (ภูเขาทอง) is a subdistrict in Sukhirin District, Narathiwat, with a visitor identity tied to gold and the forested headwaters of the Sai Buri River. It is distinct from other Thai subdistricts named Phu Khao Thong in Ayutthaya and Roi Et.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand describes community river activities beginning around Ban To Mo and continuing towards Ban Ai Pa Cho, with opportunities to learn about traditional gold panning. The area's mining history attracted settlers from elsewhere, while weaving and other household skills also form part of its community economy.
River trips and demonstrations need to be arranged with the community or a responsible provider. Confirm current operation, the precise meeting point, equipment and water conditions; published route descriptions are not a guarantee that a trip runs every day. Do not enter old mine workings or assume that the subdistrict's map point identifies a safe river launch. Choose a specific village or activity base when planning the journey.
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- 22 October 2026
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