Yala’s population is a fascinating
combination of Thai Buddhists, Thai Muslims, and Chinese Thais. With
these different beliefs and cultural heritage, Yala is another great
place for those who love learning about people.
Take a tour around Yala’s city to see old buildings. Try a boat
trip in Than to Lake. Go trekking along nature trails. Visit Bang Lang
Dam. Take a mineral bathe in Beton Hot Spring.
There are many types of foods for you to choose from in Yala, including
central Thai foods, local southern foods, Chinese foods, and Muslim
foods. For Betong, which is a big Chinese community, the famous dishes
are chopped chicken and stewed pork belly with taro.
Great souvenirs from Yala are fresh fruit, foods, and handcrafted products.
Many of which are OTOP goods.
Key Tips
• Because of regional unrest, visitors to Yala should exercise
special caution and remain vigilant with regard to their personal security.
• Travellers should be aware of occasion security measures in
affected areas, such as curfews, military patrols, or random searches
of train passengers.