Most of the provincial inland is mountainous and the coastal region features more than 60 islands. As Satun borders Malaysia, a majority of Satun’s population is Muslim, many of whom are of Malaysian descent, adding a colorful character to the town, particularly in regards to food and clothing.
Fortunately for the people of Satun and visitors to the area, Satun has been largely unaffected by the domestic unrest in the south and is a quiet and safe place to visit.
Satun additionally hosts the cultures of an aboriginal crowd called Chao Le (Orak Lawoi, Orang Laut or else Sea Gypsies) or else an executive label of Thai Mai (recently naturalized Thai) whose settlements can be located found on Lipeh Islands, Tambon knock down Sarai, Amphoe Muang Satun; and on Bulone Island. These inhabit observe distinctively unusual cultures and traditions from folks of the neighborhood inhabit.