Wang Kelian, Perlis

The village, is located about 40km from Kangar and is surrounded by pretty limestone hills. It attracts many visitors because of its weekend market which straddles the Thai-Malaysian border. The newly formed Perlis State Park is also located nearby.

There is also a border crossing between Malaysia and Thailand at Wang Kelian. The Thai checkpoint is called Wang Prachan and is 32km from Satun.

There is a market everyday but what makes it unique is that on Sundays, the border is thrown open and visitors can visit the Thai section of the market without needing passports. You can walk across the border without getting your passports stamped but you have to stay within the market area. The market basically lines the Wang Kelian-Satun road, stretching about 1km on both sides of the border. The items on sale include cheap clothing, household stuff and food, many of the made in Thailand.

WangPrachan Boundary Post


Wang Kelian Post

Remember! Make sure to get the necessary stamps if you plan to go further the market.