Yala Province

[mike hussey]

City of Yala – August 9, 2005

City scene:

• Day [see image 1]
• Night [see image 2]

Security situation:

• No untoward incident on day of visit

[mike hussey]

Recommended hotels:

• Rama Hotel

• Chang Lee Hotel
Sirorose Road, Amphur Muang, Yala 95000
Tel: (073) 244600
Fax: (073) 244599

Mongering tracks:

• Karaoke bars nearby behind Chang Lee Hotel

Mongering price:

• LT 1500-2000 Baht
• ST 500-800 Baht

[mike hussey]

Useful contacts:

• Mat, a Thai Muslim motorcyclist, HP 07-299-8985
He knew the tracks very well and reliably trustworthy too. I paid him 100 Baht for more than an hour ride around the city.

• Tau, a Thai Chinese karaoke bar owner, HP 09-658-6982
His bar is located in the outskirt of the city. I paid 1500 Baht for LT with one of his girls named Pun. Tau himself brought Pun to my room at Chang Lee Hotel.