Su-ngai Kolok


Sungai Kolok is a border town and subdistrict on the Malaysia-Thailand Border in Sungai Kolok District, 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 the 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

Sungai Kolok is in the southeastern part of the province. Adjacent areas are: in the north is Sungai Padi and Tak Bai; in the east, Kelantan ; in the south, Kelantan and Wan; in the west Su-ngai Padi.

Etymology

The word "sungai" is Malay and means 'river'. Golok is also Malay and means 'traditional sword'. Therefore, Sungai Golok means 'sword river'.

History

The township was upgraded to town status on 20 February 2004.