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District in Songkhla, Thailand
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Sadao (สะเดา) is a small town in Southern Thailand. It is near two border crossings with Malaysia: Dannok (ด่านนอก) and Padang Besar.
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Free Wi-Fi. Thai massage on the second floor.
Has a swimming pool and is surrounded by clubs and shops. It offers a pick-up service from the border checkpoint.
Largest hotel in Dannok. More than 200 luxury rooms. International breakfast. Free hotel shuttle (pick up from Thai customs), karaoke, spa, and massage. Free Wi-Fi and Internet cafe.
Visa
Thai immigration information is at Thailand | Get in.
By minibus
In Dannok, vans leave from in front of 7-Eleven to Hat Yai via Sadao when full. Takes one hour and you can ask to be dropped off anywhere in Hat Yai.
By taxi
By road
Sadao and Dannok are on Hwy 4, the south's main northbound road to Bangkok. Dannok is about 60 km or one hour south of Hat Yai. You can drive right up to the immigration checkpoint.
From Malaysia
You can drive, walk or catch a regular taxi or motorcycle taxi to travel the 1 km between the Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint and Dannok.
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