Wildlife Sanctuary, Hala - Bala.

Location Sun Gala Khiri mountain area. Border - Thailand, Malaysia, Narathiwat, A.wang.



Hala Bala wild birds in more than 357 species.

            From Hat Yai, take Highway 43 across from Khok Pho district, Pattani and Narathiwat province and 42 from A. Bacho district, Sungai Padi district, 4055 and 4056 through the intersection onto Highway 4057 to Amphoe wang  away. Ban Bu Ke Ta until just before the border will see signs to the Wildlife Sanctuary, Hala - Bala. Sirindhorn Waterfall and turn right onto Highway 4062 in the Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary is on the right hand side. The Sirindhorn Waterfall Not far to go.

           If a rail terminal at the end of the Su-ngai Go- lok. You can hire a taxi to deliver a municipal charter or a waterfall.
          The new protected areas in Thailand. It was officially declared the year 2539 Bd, located on the mountain ridge, which borders Thailand Gala Khiri - Malaysia. Responsible for about 270,725 acres of land with an area of ​​evergreen forest is the second part of Hala in the Batong district,Yala province and Janae district Narathiwat province , will guide the Bala forest , Sukhirin district,Wang district, Narathiwat Province
           With nearly all of the municipal forest areas. Is mountainous and covered with intricate jungle or rainforest, extremely rich. Moreover, the border with Malaysia's largest forest, the forest, Hala - Bala. Habitat of plants and animals, many rare. Many forest species are found only in this band.
           For those interested in eco-tourism activities. Especially for bird watching and study of butterflies, plants and nature can enjoy the wild side of  Bala was without difficulty. Because not far from the District Su-ngai Go- Lok and well-paved highway in 4062, which cut through the forest and nature areas.
          It can also travel  to the Bala forest ,Su-ngai Go-lok District , without the need to stay overnight in the forest at all. The ideal season to visit the sanctuaries of nature, wildlife, Hala - Bala is from late February until September. This is not too much rain.

(Source: courtesy of Anusarn Ast. Issue June 2541 page 116). You can Download the details of the attractions here. Contact TAT Southern Office Region 3, Asia 18, A. Su Ngai - GoLok Narathiwat province  (073) 612126,615230 Fax (073) 615230.