Yala Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Yala province, Thailand
About Yala
Yala is in the southernmost province of Thailand, also named Yala. Yala is a border province with an interesting history, culture, and beautiful scenery. The province has a unique mixture of cultural heritage of several groups: Thai, Chinese, and Muslim. The city centre has systematic town planning and is one of the educational centres of the south as well. The word "Yala" was derived from the local word "yalo" meaning "fish net". Yala province used to be a part of Pattani, a colony of the Sukhothai Kingdom. In 1767 (2310 BE) whenAyutthayafell to the Burmese, the southern colonies became independent. In 1801 (2351 BE) during the reign of King Rama I of the Rattanakosin Dynasty, the king sent his brother, Khrom Phra Ratchawangbowon Maha Surasihanat to invade Pattani. In 1933 (2476 BE) Yala
Top Attractions in Yala
Explore the best things to see and do in Yala:
- ★City Pillar Shrine
Where to Stay in Yala
- 🏨Chang Lee Hotel
- 🏨Park View Hotel
- 🏨Yala My House
- 🏨Yala Rama Hotel
Yala Travel Guide Sections
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