Su-ngai Kolok
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Su-ngai Kolok
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Su-ngai Kolok (
thesaban mueang) had a population of 38,612. Across the border is Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Geography
Su-ngai Kolok is in the southeastern part of the province. Adjacent areas are: in the north is Su-ngai Padi and Tak Bai; in the east, Kelantan (Malaysia); in the south, Kelantan (Malaysia) and Wan; in the west Su-ngai Padi.
Etymology
The word "su-ngai" is Malay and means 'river'. Golok is also Malay and means 'traditional sword'. Therefore, Su-ngai Golok means 'sword river'.
History
The township was upgraded to town (thesaban mueang) status on 20 February 2004.
References
External links
Sungai Kolok travel guide from Wikivoyage- kolokcity.net
- Islamic insurgency in Thailand’s strangest party town
6°02′N 101°58′E / 6.033°N 101.967°E
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