Thailand and Malaysia border towns hold a certain fascination for me. I’m not sure why, maybe it’s the rich culture, or the fact that my minimal Bahasa usually gets me by on either side. With Satun, Thailand being close to my home base of Langkawi, Malaysia, I’ve grown to appreciate the entire province even more […]

Satun Sea Balcony is one of the most unique accommodations I’ve had the pleasure to stay in. Located in the Tanyong Po coastal community of Satun, Thailand, the refurbished waterfront bungalows raise the bar in Satun homestay and boutique hotel options. Although technically falling more into the bed and breakfast category, the triplex designed Sea […]

The Satun National Museum is a must visit for the inside scoop on Satun’s history. Like much of Northern Malaysia and other parts of Southern Thailand, Satun’s history is fascinatingly complex. In a nutshell, once upon a time, Satun was part of a Malay state known as the Kingdom of Setul Mambang Segara (Setul) from […]

Satun, Thailand is nothing but a border town to some people. A place to while away a few hours before the next bus to somewhere else. To others it’s most famously known as the home province of beautiful Koh Lipe and the Adang Archipelago. But there is more to Satun Town and Satun Province than […]