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This border
town is the merging point for Thais and Malaysians. Many
Malaysians travel up to Thailand through this point and
likewise for their Thai counterparts, on shopping,
business or recreational trips.
The railway
station has a long platform, manned by Malaysians on one
side and the Thais on the other. Besides the Immigration
checkpoints and some signs, it is hard to distinguish
where the border actually lies because culturally, both
sides are so enmeshed.
Beyond
the rail tracks is Pekan Siam, bargain-hunters'
paradise. The town is filled with textiles, clothing,
handicraft, foodstuff, fruits and souvenirs. |
