The downtown area of Satun is in the southernmost district of Thailand. If you travel by land, it is at the border of Malaysia where Wang Prachan Checkpoint takes care of immigration and customs. If you travel by sea, you will find out that Koh Tarutao in the South Andaman Sea is closest to the Langkawi Islands of Malaysia.
Nowadays in high season, immigration services are also provided on Koh Lipe to add convenience for foreign travelers. Satun is an old glorious city with so many traveling attractions. Whether you plan to go to the Sea of Satun or to visit the forests, the waterfalls and the caves, you can always include the City of Satun on your agenda. Satun Town is calm, peaceful and shady. It takes only 10 minutes from the downtown area to Tammalang Pier, an international harbor in the territory of Satun most popular among foreign and Thai travelers who need to travel by ferry to Langkawi Islands to shopping for tax-free.