LOCAL PRODUCTS

Longkong is the most famous fruit of Narathiwat. The most popular type is Ban Sipo Longkong of Amphoe Rangae. It is in the same family as Langsat. It has a thick skin and does not have resin like Langsat. Though it has less fruity substance, it is sweeter. Another delicious type is Tanyongmat Longkong that is actually Ban Sipo Longkong grown at Ban Tanyongmat. Longkongs are in season around mid-August-September.

Local Handicrafts are products made from Krachut sedge and Panan leaves, miniature Korlae boats, and ceramics.

Batik is a Javanese word used to describe a kind of dyed fabric that combines artistic craftsmanship with dyeing techniques. There is evidence that batiks have been in existence for about 2,000 years.

The art of making Batiks is quite interesting. The simple process of “drawing designs with candles” uses a tool called “Wan Ting” that is dipped into melted wax for drawing designs on the fabrics. When dyed, colours will appear only in parts where the melted wax was not applied and the colours will be absorbed into the cracks of the hardened wax, creating unusually lovely patterns that are distinctively Batiks.

Nowadays, prints are more popular than handmade designs as it is quicker and more convenient. Batiks are sold in major tourist cities in Thailand, as well as exported to Malaysia.

Salted Threadfin is a type of salted fish that has soft meat. It is the most delicious and most expensive salted fish in Thailand that is highly sought after by people everywhere. It is made at Tambon Chehe in Amphoe Tak Bai.