Sungai Kolok (, ) is a border town and subdistrict on the Malaysia-Thailand Border in Sungai Kolok District, Narathiwat Province,

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'') had a population of 38,612. Across the border is

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Geography

Sungai Kolok is in the southeastern part of the province. Adjacent areas are: in the north is Sungai Padi and Tak Bai; in the east, Kelantan (Malaysia); in the south, Kelantan (Malaysia) and Wan; in the west Su-ngai Padi.

Etymology

The word "sungai" is Malay and means 'river'. ''Golok'' is also Malay and means 'traditional sword'. Therefore, Sungai Golok means 'sword river'.

History

The township was upgraded to town (''

'') status on 20 February 2004.

References

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