Pattani is a town in the far south of Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. It is the capital of Pattani Province. The city has a population of 44,353. It covers the whole tambon Sabarang, Anoru and Chabang Tiko of Mueang Pattani district. Pattani lies 1,056 km south of Bangkok, and is located at the mouth of the Pattani River.