Sadao

Sadao (สะเดา) is a small town in Southern Thailand. It is near two border crossings with Malaysia: Dannok (ด่านนอก) and Padang Besar

Sadao Halal Travel Guide

The border town and checkpoint of Dannok (which appropriately means "outpost") is 10 kilometers south of Sadao and about 60 kilometers from Hat Yai. The town on the Malaysian side is Bukit Kayu Hitam.

This road crossing is the busiest between Thailand and Malaysia: both countries' major trans-national highways to their capitals meet at this crossing. Most long-distance buses between Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand use this crossing.

If busy border checkpoints stress you, head to the quieter Padang Besar rail and road crossing, 12 kilometers west of Sadao. Trains run to both capitals.

Dannok used to be just a few wayside but border trade, sleaze and shopping have led to both sides of the highway sprouting many little lanes lined with karaoke bars and late night restaurants, with scantily-dressed bargirls sitting outside.

Get in

Thai immigration information is at Thailand - Get in.

Given its highway location, bus is the usual way in. Although connections from Padang Besar make Sadao easily accessible by train.

Travel by minivan in Sadao

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. The fare is 55 Baht, after 23:00 you probably won't get a ride for less than 100 Baht. In Hat Yai and the van leaves from The Plaza, just across from the TOT offices.

Best way to travel in Sadao by a Taxi

A taxi to Hat Yai is about 300 Baht.

By road

Sadao and Dannok are on Highway 4 and the south's main northbound road to Bangkok. Dannok is about 60 kilometers 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. Between the two checkpoints on the Malaysian side is a huge Duty Free shopping complex. See the Bukit Kayu Hitam page for connections within Malaysia.

Get around

Motorcycle taxis are plentiful and charge RM4 or 40 Baht in Dannok.

What to see in Sadao

Dannok has nothing much to see or do in the day time!

What to do in Sadao

There are also very good traditional (Thai) massage parlours that offer both a body massage or foot massage at very reasonable prices.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Sadao

The shops in Dannok are interesting enough to look around and many Malaysians come here to stock up with things from mangoes to bras. The variety is certainly more interesting than in Malaysia and prices are much cheaper.
Many also shop at the Duty Free Shopping Complex which is in Malaysian territory between the (Thai) and Malaysian immigration checkpoints. See Bukit Kayu Hitam for details.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Sadao

Dannok has 2 nice restaurants both with man-made lakes. One has a fishing pond and the other has a beautiful view! Ask the hotels or motorcycle taxis for location as it is out of the main town area but the meal at the lake view restaurant is worth the travel!

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We do not advise to stayover at Sadao and suggest to visit Hatyai.