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Betong, Administrative district in Yala Province, Thailand.

The district spreads across 1,328 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, featuring natural hot springs, waterfalls, and dense forests near the Malaysian border.

The district changed its name from Yarom to Betong in 1930, deriving from the Malay word Betung, which refers to a specific bamboo species.

The population of 62,523 residents includes Thai Chinese and Thai Malay Muslims, with 52.9% following Islam and 46.4% practicing Buddhism.

Betong comprises five sub-districts with 32 villages, connected by Highway 410 from Yala and Highway 76 from Perak, Malaysia.

The Piyamit Tunnels in Betong district preserve the underground network used by Malayan Communist forces during their historical operations.

Location: Yala

GPS coordinates: 5.77361,101.06056

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02

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