Things to see and do in Betong

 

"An English man does not travel to see English men."

1) World's largest mailbox
It used to be located at the Bell Tower intersection of Betong. It was built in 1924 before World War II as the communication post for the townspeople, through the radio implanted on top of the box, and the mail slot below it. At present a new box had been built in a larger size (nine meters tall), and is located at the City Convention Hall (Sala Prachakhom).

2) Piyamit Tunnels
This area is the village of the Thai Development Participants and was once the base of Malaya Communist Division 2. The tunnel was built in three months in 1976, winding through the mountain for about one kilometer, about 50-60 feet wide with multiple entrances. It was used as the air raid shelter and food storage area. At present there is an exhibition about its history including the way of life in the forest. It is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

3) Betong Hot Springs
Betong Hot Spring is situated at Ban Charo Parai Village, Tambon Tano Mae Ro, about five kilometres before reaching the Betong Town center, turn right from Highway 410 for another eight kilometers into the village. At the hottest spot, eggs are cooked in seven minutes. Hot spring shower is also available. It is believed that hot spring can cure muscle pain and minor skin irritation.

4) Mongkolrit Tunnel
Betong Mongkolrit Tunnel established on Amornrit Road crossing with Pakdeedamrong Road. It is a car tunnel and it is the first mountain of Thailand, It built for support about traffic problems and transportation between the present community with the new community around Iyerberjung.