Su-ngai Kolok
Subdistrict and town municipality in Narathiwat, Thailand
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Sungai Kolok (Thai: สุไหงโกลก, Malay: Sungai Golok) is a border town and subdistrict[1] on the Malaysia-Thailand Border in Su-ngai Kolok district, Narathiwat Province, Thailand.[2] 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 (thesaban mueang) had a population of 38,612. Across the border is Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Sungai Kolok
สุไหงโกลก | |
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| เทศบาลเมืองสุไหงโกลก Sungai Kolok town municipality | |
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  Sungai Kolok Location in Thailand | |
| Coordinates: 6°2′N 101°58′E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Narathiwat |
| District | Sungai Kolok |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 38,612 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
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 (Malaysia); in the south, Kelantan (Malaysia) and Wan; in the west Su-ngai Padi.
Etymology
History
The township was upgraded to town (thesaban mueang) status on 20 February 2004.
