Betong ( ) is a town (thesaban mueang) in southern Thailand, near the boundary to Malaysia. It is the capital of Betong district, the southernmost district of Yala Province. As of 2005, the town has a population of 24,688.

Betong is the southernmost town of Thailand. Across the Malaysia-Thailand border by the Keroh pass is the state of Perak. Betong is popular with tourists from nearby Malaysia .

Etymology

The name Betong is actually the Thai corruption of Betung, its original Malay name means 'big'.

History

The town was created as a local administration unit on September 30 1939, when the subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) was set up. The town was upgraded to thesaban mueang status on February 20 2004.

Cuisine

• Betong is also famous for her wonderful and gastronomic cuisine at an affordable price. A variety of Thai, Ethnic Chinese & Malay food has become a favourite to visitors especially from Malaysia.[313309]

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