Consequently, Narathiwat draws many Malaysians and Singaporean visitors and features a distinct culture featuring many Muslim Thais. Seventy five percent of Narathiwat is covered with jungles and mountains, there are numerous beaches, and there a number of magnificent temples to visit.
The Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural gem, with some rare species still waiting to be discovered. For many connoisseurs of the country's natural heritage, this patch of cooling tropical rainforest on the border with Malaysia is one of the country's prime natural attractions.