Satun Geopark Today

Satun Geopark and today’s local way of life

 

Mani hunting

The Mani are nomadic people who roam the limestone terrain of Manang District, living on games that they hunt with darts as well as forest harvests from the limestone terrain.

 

 

 

 

Urak Lawoi tribe’s boat floating ritual

Likewise, the Urak Lawoi are also indigenous sea gypsies inhabiting the islands within Satun Geopark. They live on fish that they catch along the island coasts that are rich in coral reefs. The tribe’s important ceremony

is the boat floating ritual.

 

 

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Satun Geopark Today

 

Educating the youths of Satun Geopark Khao Noi type section, La Ngu district

Educating the youths of Satun Geopark Khao Noi type section, La Ngu district

Today, in addition to being a spectacular natural attraction recognized at the international level, Satung Geopark has become a learning center about geology, fossils, ecosystems, and paleontology.

Community groups craft products with their local wisdom combined with raw materials found in the geopark. This fosters a connection with the area’s geological heritage, creating jobs for the locals who gain income and improve the quality of their lives from geological tourism.