Located on the western coast in the South of Thailand, Satun is a small and tranquil province next to the Malaysian – Thai border. There is an abundance of pristine nature and mountainous forests with more than eighty beautiful surrounding islands.

The well-known and famous islands are Muko Tarutao, Muko Adang – Rawi, and Muko Phetra. Satun covers an area ol 2.478 square kilometres Geographically, it features high hills. On the eastern side, there is a plain, mountainous forests, and water sources.

The plain and mountains together with a basin lie in the middle near the coast. Along the coastal line is a plain and an occasionally – flooded mangrove forest where mangrove and Samae trees are mostly found. Satun is 973 kilometres from Bangkok. Most of the people are Muslim.

The coastal line stretches over 144.8 km.