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Su-ngai Kolok

Su-ngai Kolok

Subdistrict and town municipality in Narathiwat, Thailand

Su-ngai Kolok (Thai: สุไหงโกลก, Malay: Sungai Golok) is a border town and subdistrict on the Malaysia-Thailand Border in Su-ngai 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 capital of the Su-ngai Kolok District. As of 2005, the town (thesaban mueang) had a population of 38,612. Across the border is Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, Malaysia.

This article is about the town. For the namesake river, see Golok River.
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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 (Malaysia); in the south, Kelantan (Malaysia) 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 (thesaban mueang) status on 20 February 2004.

References

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