Satun is a small province in the south of Thailand that borders Malaysia, facing the Andaman Sea. The province possesses renowned picturesque islands with verdant forests and mountainous land. The majority of the locals is Muslim. It is located 973 kilometres from Bangkok and occupies an area of 2,478 square kilometres with 80 kilometres of coastline.

Most of the area is mountainous, with plains in the centre near the coast. Brooks lie in the east of Satun, mangroves can be found along the coast and there are more than 100 offshore islands. Famous islands are Ko Tarutao Ko Adang and Ko Rawi and Mu Ko Phetra .

Satun is administratively divided into 6 districts and 1 sub-district: Amphoe Muang Satun, Amphoe Khuan Don, Amphoe Tha Phae, Amphoe Khuan Kalong, Amphoe La-ngu, Amphoe Thung Wa, and King Amphoe (sub-district) Manang.

Location
North bordering Amphoe Rattaphum, Songkla province, Amphoe Pa Bon, Phatthalung province, and Amphoe Palian, Trang province

East bordering Amphoe Sadao, Songkhla province and the Malaysian State of Perlis

South bordering the Malaysian State of Perlis

West facing the Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

Distance form Amphoe Muang Satun to Neighbouring Districts :

Khuan Don 21 kilometres
Tha Phae 28 kilometres
Khuan Kalong 32 kilometres
La-nga 50 kilometres
Thung Wa 76 kilometres

Distance from Amphoe Mueang Satun to Neighbouring Provinces :

Trang 140 kilometres
Phatthalung 134 kilometres
Songkhla 125 kilometres

Useful Number :

- Provincial Office Tel: 0-7471-1055
- Police Station Tel: 0-7471-1025
- Marine Police Station Tel: 0-7471-1043
- Satun Hospital Tel: 0-7471-1028