Rivers of Thailand

Basin Pattani

Pattani River

แม่น้ำปัตตานี

Rises in the Sankalakhiri Range in Betong district, Yala province, and has the Bang Lang Dam. It flows north through Yala into Pattani Bay.

Map of the Pattani RiverYalaNarathiwatBang Lang DamPattani Dam
The dark line is this river; the mid-blue lines are its named tributaries.

Key facts

Length
about 210 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
Source
Yala province
Flows into
Gulf of Thailand, Pattani province
Basin
Pattani
Provinces (2)
Yala, Pattani
Dams on the river
Bang Lang DamPattani Dam

Pattani River water level today

12 automatic gauging stations on this river, highest water relative to the bank first. As of 29 Sep 2026, 21:50

StationLocationLevel (m MSL)Of bank-fullStatusMeasured
Patthani 1Bannang Sata District, Yala35.5685%High29 Sep 2026, 21:50
สะพานท้ายเขื่อนบางลาง อ.บันนังสตา จ.ยะลาBannang Sata District, Yala43.2635%Normal29 Sep 2026, 21:00
สะพานหัวสะพาน อ.บันนังสตา จ.ยะลาBannang Sata District, Yala36.4635%Normal29 Sep 2026, 21:00
บ้านปรีกีYarang District, Pattani4.7734%Normal29 Sep 2026, 21:00
สะพานท่าสาป อ.เมือง จ.ยะลาMueang Yala District, Yala12.5134%Normal29 Sep 2026, 21:00
บ้านท่าสาบMueang Yala District, Yala12.5033%Normal29 Sep 2026, 21:00
สะพานบ้าน กม.29 อ.เบตง จ.ยะลาBetong District, Yala117.0627%Low29 Sep 2026, 21:00
สะพานเมืองปัตตานี อ.เมือง จ.ปัตตานีMueang Pattani District, Pattani0.2219%Low29 Sep 2026, 21:00
สะพานเดชานุชิตMueang Pattani District, Pattani0.2017%Low29 Sep 2026, 21:00
บ้านบริดอMueang Pattani District, Pattani0.189%Critically low29 Sep 2026, 21:00
เขื่อนบางลาง อ.บันนังสตา จ.ยะลาBannang Sata District, Yala99.59–No data29 Sep 2026, 21:00
Kham Maenam Pattani BridgeKrong Pinang District, Yala5.54-2%Critically low29 Sep 2026, 21:50

Data from the National Hydroinformatics Data Center (ThaiWater), HII, refreshed every 10 minutes

Frequently asked questions

Which provinces does the Pattani River flow through?
The Pattani River flows through 2 provinces: Yala and Pattani.
How long is the Pattani River?
The Pattani River is about 210 km long, measured along the river on this map. Official figures can differ slightly with the method used.
Where does the Pattani River come from?
The Pattani River rises in Yala province.
Where does the Pattani River reach the sea?
The Pattani River flows into the Gulf of Thailand in Pattani province.
Which dams are on the Pattani River?
Dams on the Pattani River on this map: Bang Lang Dam and Pattani Dam.
What is the Pattani River water level today?
Of 12 gauging stations, 0 are over the bank and 1 have high water. Data as of 29 Sep 2026, 21:50.
What is the Pattani River called in Thai?
In Thai the Pattani River is แม่น้ำปัตตานี.