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Yala
Yala is a landlocked southern province with a diverse urban capital, Bang Lang reservoir and forest landscapes, plus the distinct Betong area near Malaysia.
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Open full map →Bannang Sata DistrictBannang Sata District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Yala Province, Thailand.Betong DistrictBetong District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Yala Province, Thailand.Kabang DistrictKabang District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Yala Province, Thailand.Krong Pinang DistrictKrong Pinang District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Yala Province, Thailand.Explore the geographic hierarchy →
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Bannang Sata District
Bannang Sata District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Yala Province, Thailand.
Betong District
Betong District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Yala Province, Thailand.
Kabang District
Kabang District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Yala Province, Thailand.
Krong Pinang District
Krong Pinang District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Yala Province, Thailand.
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Southern east-coast rainfall can continue late in the year, particularly during the northeast monsoon. Use current forecasts for the exact district and activity; mainland, upland and offshore conditions may differ.
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Than To Subdistrict
Than To Subdistrict is a mountainous farming area in Yala, with rubber, durian, longkong, rambutan and Shogun-orange cultivation. · 2.6 km away
Ban Rae Subdistrict
Ban Rae is a mountainous Than To subdistrict in Yala with forested slopes, streams and documented Mani community history. · 4.1 km away
Than To District
Than To District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Yala Province, Thailand. · 7.2 km away
Bacho Subdistrict
Bacho in Bannang Sata is a Yala subdistrict connected with the district's earlier administrative seat and village communities including Kholo Balae. · 11 km away
About Yala
Yala is a landlocked province in Thailand's deep south. Its planned provincial capital and the southern Betong area are different destinations, separated by substantial onward travel. Local life reflects Thai-Muslim, Buddhist and Chinese-Thai cultural influences.
The central mosque and the capital's parks provide urban context. Bang Lang Dam and the surrounding forest landscape offer a different setting, while Betong is associated with hot springs, local food and the Aiyerweng highland viewpoint. Mist and other natural displays depend on conditions and should not be treated as guaranteed attractions.
Plan by district and confirm the complete road journey, current local restrictions and return arrangements. A provincial listing does not establish that a remote site is accessible or that an international crossing is operating. As reviewed on 25 October 2026, FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Yala because of the security situation. Check current official advice and local instructions before planning travel, and dress respectfully when visiting religious sites and communities.
Yala Province covers 4,521.08 square kilometres and had 8 districts, 58 subdistricts and 381 villages at 31 December 2024. Its 2024 registered population was 552,974; this is a whole-province civil-registration count, distinct from the capital city or an estimate of visitors.
Southern east-coast rainfall can continue late in the year, particularly during the northeast monsoon. Use current forecasts for the exact district and activity; mainland, upland and offshore conditions may differ.
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- 25 October 2026
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