Things
to see & do sights & experiences
The Leng Chu Kiang Shrine
Located within the Muang municipality of Pattani. Adherents of the Lim
Koh Niew Goddess in the province fashion her image in cashew nut tree
(the same type of wood on which the Goddess hung herself) and place them
in the shrine which is revered by both the townspeople and neighboring
townships. Ceremonies to pay respect to the Goddess and a procession in
her honor are held every year during February-March (3rd month of the
lunar calendar)
 The
Krue Se Mosque (Chao Mae Kim Kor Niew Shrine) Located in Tambon
Krue Se, Muang District, on Highway no.42 (Pattani-Narathiwat) about
7 kms. from the provincial town. The mosque is of the round-pillar,
brick-and-mortar style of the Middle East. The most significant aspect
of the mosque is the unfinished dome roof. Legend has it that it could
never be completed because of the curse placed on it by Chao Mae Lim
Kor Niew. Nearby is the tomb of the Chao Mae (goddess). It is believed
that the Mosque was built the reign of King Naresuan the Great (circa
1578-1599 A.D.)
 The
Pattani Central Mosque
Located within the Muang Municipality of Pattani was constructed during
the administration of Field Marshal Sarit Dhanarath and inaugurated
on May 3, 1963. Built in the Islamic architectural style, it is the
venue for praying ceremony during major Islamic days. A visit to the
Central Mosque is a "must" for every visitor who should not
miss the opportunity to see the great beauty of the structure
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Pattani
located on the east of the Gulf of Thailand. Pattani is a small Province
among the five so-called Southern Border Province. Blessed with irresistable
charms. It is rich in historical significance worth studying. Including
impressive customs and traditions. as well as natural scenic beauty of
its streams and falls.170 Kms. long golden beaches along the gulf and
wonderful hospitality of the pattani people. All of which combine to draw
thousands of visitors to the province annually Because of its location
on the coast with two major rivers running through it. The pattani and
the Saiburi River. most of the local people not surprisingly are engaged
in agriculture and fishery . The province boasts docking facilities for
both large and small vessels. It is also in an industrial zone to produce
seafood of and now being developed into a center for the production of
Muslim food for domestic consumption and export under the Halal specifications.
Chao
Mae Lim Kor Niew Fair 
