Su-ngai Kolok


Su-ngai Kolok is a border town, subdistrict, and district on the Malaysia-Thailand Border in Narathiwat Province, Thailand. It is one of the largest and most prosperous districts in Narathiwat Province. It is also one of the major economic centers in the southern part of Thailand. It is capital of the Su-ngai Kolok District. As of 2005, the town had a population of 38,612. Across the border is Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, Malaysia.

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 ; in the south, Kelantan 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 status on 20 February 2004.