[2025 Waeng Attraction] Travel Guide for Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary (Updated May)

Talking about long holidays, I must say that I am one of those who want to go on a quiet vacation with few people, and most importantly, not lonely and with nature. And when it's a long holiday, we can travel further. From Bangkok, head to Betong. But we can't go straight to Betong, because Yala has many beautiful places. And one of them is Koh Chamit at Ban Santi 2. This small island is located in the middle of the river in Halabala Lake. It is an island with many outstanding features, both clear water, looking deep blue. In the evening, there is a place to watch the sunset and sunrise. In the morning, there is a camping ground on the island. There are bathrooms, a kitchen, camping equipment for rent, and a boat to pick up and drop off. As for those who are afraid of being lonely, there are activities to do as well. Rafting around Koh Chamit, playing in the water, jumping into the water to your heart's content, or taking a relaxing boat to the clear water canal at the end of Halabala Lake to see giant trees. Travel: If you go from Bangkok, take a plane to Hat Yai, take a van to Betong, get off at Bang Lang Dam. (It is recommended to contact Koh Chamit first so that you can arrange a pick-up and drop-off point to go to the island.) Coordinates: Koh Chamit, Ban Santi 2, Mae Wad Subdistrict, Than To District, Yala Province Contact: 096 981 3959 or Facebook: Koh Chamit-chamitsanti2 #LongHolidayTravelPlan #NaturalAttractions #YalaTravel #BetongTravel #SouthernTravel #Koh Chamit #HalabalaLake

"Hala-Bala Forest" is a tropical rainforest located in the southernmost part of Thailand. It covers an area of ​​approximately 626.7 square kilometers, covering the Sankalakhiri mountain range and has a continuous forest line with the Belum forest in the northern part of Malaysia. There are areas of non-contiguous rainforest, but they have been declared as wildlife sanctuaries together: "Hala Forest" is in Betong District, Yala Province and Chanae District, Narathiwat Province. "Bala Forest" is in Waeng District and Sukhirin District, Narathiwat Province. #TravelThailand #TravelSouth #Hiking #HalaBala #Yala #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck

Halabala, the last forest at the end of the axe handle This is a wildlife sanctuary covering the areas of Yala (Hala) and Narathiwat (Bala) including Malaysia It is a tropical rainforest with abundant biodiversity and has been nicknamed the “Amazon of Asia” In addition, this place is also home to rare wildlife such as storks and black gibbons There are many hiking trails to the viewpoint This time, we chose the “Khao Phaeng Ma” trail which requires walking along the country’s boundary marker Another highlight is the “Sampong” tree or the giant Kapong tree It is said to have a diameter of over 25 meters It stands tall at the entrance to the Narathiwat forest People don’t usually come to hike here, probably because of the long distance and the unrest in the South But when you really get down to it, this area isn’t as scary as you might think People seem friendly, they make a living like other places and live peacefully in harmony with nature #SouthernTourism #Halabala #Yala #YalaTourism #SouthernTourism #SouthernRainySeason

#traveldiaries The capital of the hornbill source of humid rainforest The most complete One place in Thailand next to a large forest in Malaysia. There are various nature It's another place. that should not be missed when visiting. Despite located in so called "Red zone", the sanctuary is peaceful and not any single violent incident ever happened in the area. Hala-Bala is widely known for the hornbill. You can find 10 out of 13 kinds of hornbill in thailand here.

Hala-Bala Lake is a large lake located in the Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary. There are many beautiful islands in the middle of the lake, such as Koh Thuat, the Hala-Bala Lake Bridge, and the waterfall that flows into the lake. Hala-Bala Lake Bridge This bridge is the main route to Betong and is also a very popular viewpoint. It is recommended to stand in the middle of the bridge to see a large expanse of water as far as the eye can see. Both sides are surrounded by the lush greenery of various trees like a tropical forest that remains in abundance. #laketour #TharTo Lake

Visit Koh Thuat, entrance fee 20฿/person, charter a boat that can seat 10 people for 1000฿, about half an hour. The view is very beautiful, the water is clear and quiet. On the island, there is Thuat Bukia, who is respected and Malays often come to ask for blessings. It is located at Halabala Park, Tharatho District, Yala Province.

Many people think that Waeng District is a mountainous area with nothing interesting. Waeng District, Narathiwat Province has beautiful waterfalls, clear and cool water, beautiful green areas, and mountains surrounding it. It is very suitable for relaxation. The local people are lovely. Even though they speak different languages, they can still find a way to communicate with us. It was an impressive experience from the first time and I think I will go down every year.